Ever since talks about the Nothing Phone (1) began, technology enthusiasts worldwide have been dying for a unit. With the phone finally launched in India, people are excited, to say the least. However, as units start to make their way into the hands of the pre-order customers, some problems have been popping up. From minor software glitches to serious hardware issues, there are a few out there. To sort through all this mess, we have compiled a list of the most common problems, glitches, and issues with the Nothing Phone (1). So, no matter if you are a prospective buyer or someone with a Nothing phone (1) unit already, check out this article to get a sense of what’s happening.
We have divided the Nothing Phone (1) problems into different categories for your ease of use. Depending on whether you’re looking for hardware or software-related issues, use the table below to directly jump to that section.
Nothing Phone (1): Hardware Issues
Dead Pixel near Selfie CameraGreen Tint on DisplayMoisture Under Back Camera ModuleSoftware Problems
Bluetooth Connectivity issuesOccasional Lag After Unlock
Dead Pixel near Selfie CameraGreen Tint on DisplayMoisture Under Back Camera Module
Bluetooth Connectivity issuesOccasional Lag After Unlock
Nothing Phone (1): Hardware Issues
Like all technology products, the Nothing phone (1) was bound to run into a few problems, especially with it being the first smartphone by Carl Pei’s latest venture. However, they seem to be more serious than originally thought, as several users are reporting the issues we have listed below. Also, keep in mind that, since more issues will likely crop up as time passes, we will keep updating this article accordingly.
First reported on: 13th July Status: Unsolved
We used the Dead Pixel Fix (Free with ads) app to check our display for any issues. And as you can see for yourself, we found a dead pixel like some other users. Since this seems to be a hardware-oriented issue, there is no fix for the dead pixel whatsoever at the moment. Keep an eye out on this space, as we will update this article with any response the company releases.
First reported on: 14th JulyStatus: Solved
Software Problems
Besides just certain hardware problems of Nothing Phone (1) like the display giving out, there are also some software problems and bugs in the mix here. While these may be fixed with later system updates, we are listing these out below and will update them once solved.
First reported on: 14th July Status: Partially solved
First reported on: 14th July Status: Unsolved
A user on Reddit has reported that their Nothing Phone (1) lags quite badly every once in a while after unlocking it. Garden variety solutions like restarting the phone, locking/ unlocking the phone, and closing other apps have sadly had no effect.