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.
Nothing Phone (1) Bugs and Issues (2022)
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
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.
1. Dead Pixel near Selfie Camera
First reported on: 13th July
Status: Unsolved
A handful of Nothing phone (1) users have reportedly encountered dead pixels near the front camera of the smartphone. The dead pixel also appears to be bleeding green around the area. This issue seems to be spreading around online to all types of units. In fact, even our Indian retail unit of the Nothing Phone (1), which we bought from Flipkart, has run into this very problem.
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.
2. Green Tint on Display
First reported on: 13th July
Status: Unsolved
Speaking of display issues, another prominent issue spotted online is green tinting around the bottom of the Nothing phone (1) display. The tinting is most visible when the dark mode is turned on and is best observed in dark areas.
Naturally, this tint is distracting and takes away from the clean experience Nothing has tried to offer. There is no solution to this Nothing Phone (1) problem just yet. A number of people around the world have encountered this issue, and this tweet is just one of the few we’ve spotted. If you are already using a Nothing Phone, keep an eye out on your display and comment below if you seem to see a similar green tint.
3. Moisture Under Back Camera Module
First reported on: 14th July
Status: Solved
While the Nothing Phone (1) has an IP53 rating, a single user has reported the problem of moisture forming up under the glass cover of the back camera module and its surroundings. Safe to say, moisture near your phone is not normal nor recommended.
Fortunately, Nothing had a speedy response to the problem and has even dispatched a replacement unit for the user affected. So if you are one of the users facing this problem, we suggest calling up Nothing and getting a replacement immediately.
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.
1. Bluetooth Connectivity issues
First reported on: 14th July
Status: Partially solved
First reported on Reddit just a day ago, a unit of the Nothing Phone (1) is not able to connect to Bluetooth headphones without glitches. The user reportedly tried connecting their phone to a pair of bone conduction headphones, only for them to not work. Nothing phone indicates restarting the device, but supposedly that doesn’t do anything.
A possible solution the user has tried is to turn off call and media audio in Bluetooth settings and turn them back on, but the problem keeps repeating itself. It is most likely that an upcoming software update will solve this issue.
2. Occasional Lag After Unlock
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.
A possible solution could be to factory reset your device, but the user has not reported on this yet. If you face a similar type of issue on your Nothing phone and find a reliable solution, do let us know in the comments below!
Keep a Track of All Problems Plaguing the Nothing Phone (1)
As you can see, the Nothing phone (1) started to run into its own set of problems in the first few days of launch itself. As mentioned above, we will keep updating this article with any other problems, bugs, and fixes if we or other users encounter them, so make sure to bookmark it and keep coming back. Have you run into any issues with your unit? Tell us about them in the comments below!
Abubakar Mohammed
