Nothing Phone (1) Problem Tracker: Find out All the Bugs and Issues

Ever since talks about the Nothing Phone (1) began, technology enthusiasts worldwide have been dying for a unit. With the phonefinally 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.

First reported on: 13th JulyStatus: Unsolved

A handful of Nothing phone (1) users have reportedlyencountered dead pixels near the front cameraof 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 received the Nothing phone (1) Indian retail unit this morning. And just three hours in, we are seeing dead pixels around the selfie camera in our unit. Disappointing!!Any of you facing any similar hardware issues in#Nothingphone1?pic.twitter.com/2jlsfIFaDB— Beebom (@beebomco)July 15, 2022

We used the Dead Pixel Fix (Freewith 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: 13th JulyStatus: 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.Green tint issue found on#Nothingphone1@nothing@getpeid@geekyranjit@AmreliaRuhez@Mrwhosetheboss@MKBHD@UnboxTherapy@virus_playz_yt@xdadevelopers@AndroidAuth@beebomcopic.twitter.com/ZHekbUszoG— 𝕍 𝕀 ℝ 𝕌 𝕊 (@virus_playz_yt)July 13, 2022

Green tint issue found on#Nothingphone1@nothing@getpeid@geekyranjit@AmreliaRuhez@Mrwhosetheboss@MKBHD@UnboxTherapy@virus_playz_yt@xdadevelopers@AndroidAuth@beebomcopic.twitter.com/ZHekbUszoG

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.

First reported on: 14th JulyStatus: 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.Update on the Nothing phone 1 moisture issue. Got a call from@nothingsupport, they are sending a replacement phone tomorrow. Can say the support is too quick.@nothing@nothingsupport@getpeid@geekyranjit@chetandarge@GyanTherapy@ShokeenSanchit@utsavtechie@tech_burnerpic.twitter.com/Wubl6cU7y3— Nilesh Abhang (@NileshAbhang2)July 15, 2022

Update on the Nothing phone 1 moisture issue. Got a call from@nothingsupport, they are sending a replacement phone tomorrow. Can say the support is too quick.@nothing@nothingsupport@getpeid@geekyranjit@chetandarge@GyanTherapy@ShokeenSanchit@utsavtechie@tech_burnerpic.twitter.com/Wubl6cU7y3— Nilesh Abhang (@NileshAbhang2)July 15, 2022

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.

First reported on: 14th JulyStatus: Partially solved

First reported onRedditjust 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.

First reported on: 14th JulyStatus: Unsolved

A user onReddithas 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!

Upanishad Sharma

Combining his love for Literature and Tech, Upanishad dived into the world of technology journalism with fire. Now he writes about anything and everything while keeping a keen eye on his first love of gaming. Often found chronically walking around the office.

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