Some users are not pleased with the experience, and as a result, they wind up rooting their device in order to unlock a whole new universe of customising options and new possibilities. They occasionally have the desire to return and flash the stock ROM. If you own a Nothing Phone 1 or plan on purchasing one, then this guide will be useful for you. Here, you’ll get to know how to flash/install Nothing Phone 1 Firmware (Stock ROM | Android 12).
Prerequisites to follow before installing the stock firmware/ROM
Before you install the stock ROM on your Nothing Phone 1, there are some prerequisites that you should follow first and install the needed drivers, firmware, and other tools on your PC.
The firmware will only be supported for the Nothing Phone 1 models and shouldn’t be installed on other devices You’ll need a Windows PC/laptop and a USB cable Ensure that you’ve downloaded the latest Google USB Drivers on your Windows or Mac computer and then install it Download the ADB Fastboot tool on your PC before installing it Keep your device charged to at least 60% before you install the firmware Take a total backup of your smartphone data without root
Nothing Phone (1) Firmware Flash Files
Nothing OS 1.0.2 – Full OTA Update Nothing OS 1.1.0
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Full Nothing OS 1.1.0 update
Europe
Full Nothing OS 1.1.0 update
Install Stock ROM on your Nothing Phone 1 via local upgrade
Download the firmware OTA zip file and then move it to the internal storage of your Nothing Phone 1 device Head over to the Settings -> System Updates -> Tap on the gear icon -> Use the local upgrade Choose the firmware file that you’ve downloaded before You’ll get a pop-up screen for upgrading your device, you should tap on Upgrade Now Then, the device will reboot and then flash the OTA file through stock recovery Your device will then boot into a new system Turn off your phone and press and hold the Volume Down + Power button simultaneously for a few seconds to enter into recovery mode Choose Wipe data and cache before selecting Erase everything Once it is done, reboot your device