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| '''NothingOS''' is a [[user interface]] (UI) developed by [[Nothing (company)|Nothing Technology Limited]] for [[Android (operating system)|Android]] devices from 2022 running [[Android 12]] and later. It aims to make experience minimal by using dark colored icons on apps, even on those apps which does not support icon packs{{Citation needed|date=March 2025}}. It is exclusively made for [[Nothing (company)|Nothing]] and [[CMF (brand)|CMF]] phones.{{Citation needed|date=March 2025}} | | '''NothingOS''' is a user interface developed by [[Nothing (company)|Nothing Technology Limited]] for Nothing and CMF devices running [[Android (operating system)|Android]]. Its goal is to provide users with a minimalist and fluid experience through a monochrome, clean interface accompanied by exclusive features. |
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| This skin was first developed for [[Nothing Phone 1|Phone (1)]].<ref name="Phone (1) Announcement2">{{cite press release |title=Nothing phone (1) Coming Summer 2022 |date=March 23, 2022 |publisher=Nothing Technology Limited |url=https://us.nothing.tech/blogs/news/nothing-phone-1-coming-summer-2022 |access-date=24 March 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230118143237/https://us.nothing.tech/blogs/news/nothing-phone-1-coming-summer-2022 |archive-date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
| | It is also used to operate the "Glyph" system on smartphones equipped with this interface, allowing the phone's lights to interact with the user and the device's content. |
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| | It was initially developed for the Nothing Phone (1). |
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| == History == | | == History == |
| | The development of Nothing OS is part of the company’s strategy to offer a distinctive and minimalist alternative to the traditional [[Android (operating system)|Android]] experience, aligning with the sleek visual identity of [[Nothing (company)|Nothing]] products. |
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| === Nothing OS 1.0 ===
| | The first version of Nothing OS was released in July 2022 alongside the launch of the Nothing Phone (1), the brand's first [[smartphone]]. Built on [[Android (operating system)|Android]], Nothing OS features a simplified user interface, monochrome aesthetics, and smooth animations. The goal was to minimize pre-installed apps to the bare essentials, optimizing performance while providing a user experience that aligns with the brand’s ecosystem. |
| On 23 March 2022 during Nothing's keynote speech on their first smartphone, Nothing announced their Android-based operating system, Nothing OS.<ref name="Phone (1) Announcement">{{cite press release |title=Nothing phone (1) Coming Summer 2022 |date=March 23, 2022 |publisher=Nothing Technology Limited |url=https://us.nothing.tech/blogs/news/nothing-phone-1-coming-summer-2022 |access-date=24 March 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230118143237/https://us.nothing.tech/blogs/news/nothing-phone-1-coming-summer-2022 |archive-date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
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| ==== Nothing OS 1.1.8 ====
| | In July 2023, with the release of the Nothing Phone (2), Nothing OS 2.0 was introduced. This version brought enhancements to customization, including the ability to create personalized [[Graphical widget|widgets]] for the home and lock screens, reinforcing the modular nature of the interface. |
| It was released on 19 January 2023, bringing the January 2023 [[Android (operating system)|Android]] security patches.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hazarika |first=Skanda |date=2023-01-19 |title=Nothing Phone 1 picks up January 2023 patches with Nothing OS 1.1.8 |url=https://www.xda-developers.com/nothing-phone-1-nothing-os-1-1-8-update/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318045344/https://www.xda-developers.com/nothing-phone-1-nothing-os-1-1-8-update/ |archive-date=18 March 2023 |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=XDA Developers |language=en}}</ref>
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| ==== Nothing OS 1.5 {{Color box|Black|Beta 1|White|border=}} ====
| | The Nothing OS 2.5 update, based on Android 14, was rolled out in December 2023, introducing features like a game mode, better battery management, and expanded customization options. This version was also made available for the Phone (1), demonstrating the brand’s commitment to keeping older models up to date. |
| It was released on 16 December 2022, powered by Android 13.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 December 2022 |title=Nothing OS 1.5 (powered by Android 13) |url=https://au.nothing.tech/blogs/news/nothing-os-1-5-powered-by-android-13 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606104255/https://au.nothing.tech/blogs/news/nothing-os-1-5-powered-by-android-13 |archive-date=6 June 2023 |access-date=2023-02-05 |website=Nothing Australia |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chauhan |first=Vivek |date=2022-12-16 |title=Nothing Phone (1) Android 13-based Nothing OS 1.5 Beta update rolls out: changelog, new features |url=https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/nothing-phone-1-android-13-beta-update-changelog-features/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221090341/https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/nothing-phone-1-android-13-beta-update-changelog-features/ |archive-date=21 February 2023 |access-date=2023-02-21 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Jon |date=2022-12-15 |title=Nothing starts opening up its Android 13 beta for the Phone 1 |url=https://www.theverge.com/2022/12/15/23510928/nothing-phone-1-android-13-os-1-5-open-beta-weather-app |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602172606/https://www.theverge.com/2022/12/15/23510928/nothing-phone-1-android-13-os-1-5-open-beta-weather-app |archive-date=2 June 2023 |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=The Verge |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hazarika |first=Skanda |date=2022-12-15 |title=Nothing Phone 1 jumps on the Android 13 bandwagon with Nothing OS 1.5 open beta |url=https://www.xda-developers.com/nothing-phone-1-android-13-nothing-os-1-5-open-beta/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318045344/https://www.xda-developers.com/nothing-phone-1-android-13-nothing-os-1-5-open-beta/ |archive-date=18 March 2023 |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=XDA Developers |language=en}}</ref> It received its second beta update on 13 January 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nothing Phone (1) gets second Android 13 beta |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_1_gets_second_android_13_beta-news-57191.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221090340/https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_1_gets_second_android_13_beta-news-57191.php |archive-date=21 February 2023 |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=GSMArena.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cantisano |first=Timi |date=2023-01-13 |title=Nothing OS 1.5 Open Beta 2 arrives with a slew of enhancements |url=https://www.xda-developers.com/nothing-os-15-android-13-open-beta-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318045344/https://www.xda-developers.com/nothing-os-15-android-13-open-beta-2/ |archive-date=18 March 2023 |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=XDA Developers |language=en}}</ref> The second beta received bug fixes on 18 January 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hazarika |first=Skanda |date=2023-01-18 |title=Nothing Phone 1 gets one step closer to receiving stable Android 13 update |url=https://www.xda-developers.com/nothing-os-1-5-open-beta-2-hotfix/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318045344/https://www.xda-developers.com/nothing-os-1-5-open-beta-2-hotfix/ |archive-date=18 March 2023 |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=XDA Developers |language=en}}</ref> It has improved performance and glyph interface. It started to get rolled out to the public as Nothing OS 1.5.2 on 16 February 2023, this update introduces a new weather app, and other features, including improvements to the performance and other [[Android 13]] features, like Android's new QR Code reader, according to ''[[The Verge]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hazarika |first=Skanda |date=2023-02-16 |title=Nothing Phone 1 finally gets stable Android 13 — with a month-old security patch |url=https://www.xda-developers.com/nothing-phone-1-stable-android-13-nothing-os-1-5-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507033100/https://www.xda-developers.com/nothing-phone-1-stable-android-13-nothing-os-1-5-2/ |archive-date=7 May 2023 |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=XDA Developers |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nothing starts rolling out a stable Android 13 update for the Phone (1) |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_starts_rolling_out_a_stable_android_13_update_for_the_phone_1-news-57584.php |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=GSMArena.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chauhan |first=Vivek |date=2023-02-17 |title=Nothing Phone 1 Android 13 stable update rollout begins |url=https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/nothing-phone-1-android-13-stable-update-rollout-begins/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330074644/https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/nothing-phone-1-android-13-stable-update-rollout-begins/ |archive-date=30 March 2023 |access-date=2023-02-21 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Allison |date=2023-02-17 |title=Good for Nothing: Phone 1's stable Android 13 release is starting to arrive |url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/16/23603383/nothing-phone-1-os-android-13-update |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=The Verge |language=en-US}}</ref> It was officially released to the public on 22 February 2023, via a press release by Nothing. Tech Outlook leaked the new OS one day before its launch, which was on 21 February 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-20 |title=Nothing will reveal more about Nothing OS 1.5 update tomorrow: Here's what we know so far |url=https://www.thetechoutlook.com/news/technology/os/nothing-will-reveal-more-about-nothing-os-1-5-update-tomorrow-heres-what-we-know-so-far/ |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=The Tech Outlook |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=21 February 2023 |title=Upgrade to Nothing OS 1.5. Powered by Android 13. |url=https://au.nothing.tech/blogs/news/upgrade-to-nothing-os-1-5-powered-by-android-13 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518011553/https://au.nothing.tech/blogs/news/upgrade-to-nothing-os-1-5-powered-by-android-13 |archive-date=18 May 2023 |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=Nothing Australia |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Android 13-based Nothing OS 1.5 now seeding to everyone |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/android_13based_nothing_os_15_now_seeding_to_everyone-news-57637.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321095738/https://www.gsmarena.com/android_13based_nothing_os_15_now_seeding_to_everyone-news-57637.php |archive-date=21 March 2023 |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=GSMArena.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jewiss |first=Connor |date=2023-02-21 |title=Nothing OS 1.5 rolls out, bringing Android 13 to Nothing Phone 1 |url=https://www.stuff.tv/news/nothing-os-1-5-rolls-out-bringing-android-13-to-nothing-phone-1/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331095914/https://www.stuff.tv/news/nothing-os-1-5-rolls-out-bringing-android-13-to-nothing-phone-1/ |archive-date=31 March 2023 |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=Stuff |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Henderson |first=Rik |date=2023-02-21 |title=Nothing Phone (1) finally gets full Android 13 rollout with Nothing OS 1.5 |url=https://www.pocket-lint.com/nothing-phone-1-finally-gets-full-android-13-rollout/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230320012202/https://www.pocket-lint.com/nothing-phone-1-finally-gets-full-android-13-rollout/ |archive-date=20 March 2023 |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=Pocket-lint |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Srinivas |first=Rahul |date=2023-02-21 |title=Nothing Phone 1 Gets Android 13-Powered OS 1.5 Update - Here's What It Includes |url=https://www.slashgear.com/1206106/nothing-phone-1-gets-android-13-powered-os-1-5-update-heres-what-it-includes/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322040318/https://www.slashgear.com/1206106/nothing-phone-1-gets-android-13-powered-os-1-5-update-heres-what-it-includes/ |archive-date=22 March 2023 |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=SlashGear |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-03 |title=Nothing Phone (1) receives update based on Android 13 : Here's what we know so far |url=https://www.thetechoutlook.com/news/technology/os/nothing-phone-1-receives-update-based-on-android-13-heres-what-we-know-so-far/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602181527/https://www.thetechoutlook.com/news/technology/os/nothing-phone-1-receives-update-based-on-android-13-heres-what-we-know-so-far/ |archive-date=2 June 2023 |access-date=2023-03-04 |website=The Tech Outlook |language=en-US}}</ref>
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| | Nothing OS continues to evolve alongside the development of new hardware products from the brand. |
| It was released on 14 March 2023, bringing Nothing Ear 2 support, February 2023 patches and more features.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cantisano |first=Timi |date=2023-03-14 |title=Nothing OS 1.5.3 brings Ear (2) support, February 2023 patches, and more |url=https://www.xda-developers.com/nothing-os-153-release/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401092512/https://www.xda-developers.com/nothing-os-153-release/ |archive-date=1 April 2023 |access-date=2023-04-01 |website=XDA Developers |language=en}}</ref>
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| It was released on 5 May 2023, bringing three new features. First, users can send feedback to Nothing about the software experience from within the phone. The Bluetooth functionality in Quick Settings gives quick access to paired devices. Plus, users can now scan UPI QR codes with the camera app and make payments directly. It also brings system improvements and bug fixes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rasool |first=Faisal |date=2023-05-07 |title=Nothing Phone 1 update delivers new features, system improvements, and bug fixes |url=https://www.xda-developers.com/nothing-phone-1-update-delivers-new-features-system-improvements-and-bug-fixes/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508014159/https://www.xda-developers.com/nothing-phone-1-update-delivers-new-features-system-improvements-and-bug-fixes/ |archive-date=8 May 2023 |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=XDA Developers |language=en}}</ref>
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| It was released on 28 August 2023,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-28 |title=Nothing OS 2.0 is starting to rollout to the Nothing Phone 1 |url=https://www.androidauthority.com/nothing-os-2-comes-to-phone-1-3358709/ |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=Android Authority |language=en}}</ref> new features includes a monochromatic icon pack and updating the Glyph Interface to version 2. Glyph Torch can be used as a flashlight, and essential Notifications allows select contacts and apps to leave a persistent notification.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shakir |first=Umar |date=2023-08-28 |title=Nothing OS 2.0 is available now for Nothing's first phone |url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/28/23848779/nothing-os-2-phone-1-android-13-update-roll-out |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=The Verge |language=en-US}}</ref> According to Android Central, it is Android 13 done right as it has done Android customization better than any other [[original equipment manufacturer]].<ref>{{Cite web |first=Mishaal |last=Rahman |date=2023-08-07 |title=Nothing OS 2.0 review: Android 13 done right |url=https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/nothing-os-2-review |access-date=2025-03-11 |website=Android Central |language=en}}</ref>
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| === Nothing OS 3.0 ===
| | |On March 23, 2022, during the unveiling of its very first smartphone, Nothing announced Nothing OS, its Android-based operating system. |
| It was released on 19 December 2024 based on [[Android 15]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-12-19 |title=Nothing starts rolling out Nothing OS 3.0 update based on Android 15 in India |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/gadgets/nothing-starts-rolling-out-nothing-os-30-update-based-on-android-15-in-india/article69003487.ece |access-date=2025-03-11 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> new features include shared widgets, Nothing Gallery, and improved quick settings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nothing OS 3.0 | General Release |url=https://nothing.community/d/22988-nothing-os-30-general-release |access-date=24 December 2024 |website=Nothing Community|date=18 December 2024 }}</ref> It comes out of the box in [[Nothing Phone 3a|Phone 3a/3a Pro]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nothing Phone (3a) - Full phone specifications |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_(3a)-13672.php |access-date=2025-03-11 |website=www.gsmarena.com}}</ref>
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| | |This version was released on January 19, 2023, bringing the January 2023 [[Android (operating system)|Android]] security patches. |
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| | |The version was initially released on December 16, 2022, based on Android 13. It received a second beta update on January 13, 2023, followed by fixes on January 18 to improve performance and the Glyph interface. The public rollout began on February 16, 2023, under the name Nothing OS 1.5.2. This update introduced a new weather app as well as various improvements, including performance optimizations and features from Android 13, such as the new QR code scanner. The system was officially announced on February 22, 2023, through a press release from Nothing. |
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| | |This version was released on March 14, 2023, bringing support for Nothing Ear 2, February 2023 fixes, and more features. |
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| | |Released on May 5, 2023, this update adds three new features: users can now send feedback directly to Nothing, Bluetooth access is simplified in quick settings, and the Camera app can scan UPI QR codes for instant payments. It also includes system improvements and bug fixes. |
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| | |Released on August 28, 2023, this update brings several new features, including a monochrome icon pack and an update to Glyph interface version 2. New features include Glyph Torch, which turns the Glyph system into a flashlight, and Essential Notifications, allowing certain apps or contacts to display persistent notifications. |
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| | |Released on December 19, 2024, this version is based on Android 15. New features include shared widgets, the Nothing Gallery app, and enhanced quick settings. It comes with the Phone 3a/3a Pro. |
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| * [[One UI|OneUI]] | | * [[One UI|OneUI]] |
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Template:Short description
Template:Infobox OS
NothingOS is a user interface developed by Nothing Technology Limited for Nothing and CMF devices running Android. Its goal is to provide users with a minimalist and fluid experience through a monochrome, clean interface accompanied by exclusive features.
It is also used to operate the "Glyph" system on smartphones equipped with this interface, allowing the phone's lights to interact with the user and the device's content.
It was initially developed for the Nothing Phone (1).
History
The development of Nothing OS is part of the company’s strategy to offer a distinctive and minimalist alternative to the traditional Android experience, aligning with the sleek visual identity of Nothing products.
The first version of Nothing OS was released in July 2022 alongside the launch of the Nothing Phone (1), the brand's first smartphone. Built on Android, Nothing OS features a simplified user interface, monochrome aesthetics, and smooth animations. The goal was to minimize pre-installed apps to the bare essentials, optimizing performance while providing a user experience that aligns with the brand’s ecosystem.
In July 2023, with the release of the Nothing Phone (2), Nothing OS 2.0 was introduced. This version brought enhancements to customization, including the ability to create personalized widgets for the home and lock screens, reinforcing the modular nature of the interface.
The Nothing OS 2.5 update, based on Android 14, was rolled out in December 2023, introducing features like a game mode, better battery management, and expanded customization options. This version was also made available for the Phone (1), demonstrating the brand’s commitment to keeping older models up to date.
Nothing OS continues to evolve alongside the development of new hardware products from the brand.
Release list
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On March 23, 2022, during the unveiling of its very first smartphone, Nothing announced Nothing OS, its Android-based operating system.
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This version was released on January 19, 2023, bringing the January 2023 Android security patches.
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| Nothing OS 1.5 (Beta1)
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The version was initially released on December 16, 2022, based on Android 13. It received a second beta update on January 13, 2023, followed by fixes on January 18 to improve performance and the Glyph interface. The public rollout began on February 16, 2023, under the name Nothing OS 1.5.2. This update introduced a new weather app as well as various improvements, including performance optimizations and features from Android 13, such as the new QR code scanner. The system was officially announced on February 22, 2023, through a press release from Nothing.
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| Nothing OS 1.5.3
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This version was released on March 14, 2023, bringing support for Nothing Ear 2, February 2023 fixes, and more features.
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| Nothing OS 1.5.4
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Released on May 5, 2023, this update adds three new features: users can now send feedback directly to Nothing, Bluetooth access is simplified in quick settings, and the Camera app can scan UPI QR codes for instant payments. It also includes system improvements and bug fixes.
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| Nothing OS 2.0
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Released on August 28, 2023, this update brings several new features, including a monochrome icon pack and an update to Glyph interface version 2. New features include Glyph Torch, which turns the Glyph system into a flashlight, and Essential Notifications, allowing certain apps or contacts to display persistent notifications.
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Released on December 19, 2024, this version is based on Android 15. New features include shared widgets, the Nothing Gallery app, and enhanced quick settings. It comes with the Phone 3a/3a Pro.
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List of CMF Devices
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See also
Related to this article :
Other Android interfaces :
References