Updating the Nothing Phone (1)

Requirements:

PC
Platform Tools - Android Developers
Update File - reindex-ot.github.io - GitHub or Nothing Phone 1 update tracker - XDA

Install via Recovery:

Sideload the Update Packages through the Recovery Interface

Download the Update Zip File on your PC
Make sure the Nothing Phone (1) is discoverable by ADB from your Computer
On your Computer, enter the following Command:

adb reboot recovery

The Phone reboots, you should see No command on the Screen.
Now press and hold the Power Button of your Phone. While you hold Power, press the Volume Up Button and let go of both Buttons quickly. You should the Android Recovery Menu.
On your Phone, select the Apply update from ADB Option.
Run the Command:

adb devices

This should return a Device Serial with the sideload next to its Name, indicating that your Device is connected to the Computer in Sideload Mode.
On your Computer, type:

adb sideload "filename".zip

(Replace "filename" with the full Path, followed by the Name of the File.
11. The Update should install on your Phone. Once the Installation is complete, choose Reboot system now to reboot into the new Build.

Install via Local System Update:

Built-in System Update Installation App

Create a Folder named ota at the Root of the Internal Storage of your Phone. Copy the Update Zip File to that Folder.
Dial *#*#682#*#* to open up the Offline Update Tool. Note: You can also use an Activity Launcher App to execute the OfflineOTAUpgrade Tool. The Package Name is com.nothing.OfflineOTAUpgradeApp.
The Wizard will try to locate any valid OTA File present in the Internal Storage and install it. In case it fails, manually browse for the OTA Package.
After selecting the OTA File, the Wizard will apply the Update and reboot the Device.

Verification:

A simple Way to check if you have followed all of these steps correctly and sideload the OTA File properly is to head to Settings > About phone > Software info.
This should be on the exact Nothing OS Version that you have sideloaded, indicating that you’ve successfully managed to complete the Installation Process.

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