Nothing Phone (2), (2a), and (2a) Plus Users Can Now Enjoy Circle to Search: Here’s How

By Mehtab Ansari • Updated On Dec 26, 2024

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Circle to Search has been rolled out for the Nothing Phone (2), (2a), and (2a) Plus.
Make sure to restart your Nothing Phone (2), (2a), or (2a) Plus to get this feature.
The feature is not yet available for the CMF Phone 1 or the Nothing Phone 1.

Good news for Nothing Phone (2), (2a), and (2a) Plus users—the latest update now brings support for Circle to Search. These are the first Nothing devices to get the Circle to Search feature. Previously, the feature was exclusive to flagship models from other brands, but that’s no longer the case.

What is Circle to Search?

For the uninitiated, Circle to Search allows users to search from their screen by circling any content to search, translate, or identify a song. If you’re using 3-button navigation, long-press the Home button to activate it. For gesture navigation, long-press the navigation bar (make sure it’s not hidden).

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How to Enable Circle to Search on Your Nothing Phone

Follow the steps below to enable Circle to Search:

Restart your Nothing Phone (2), (2a), or (2a) Plus.
Make sure the Google app is up-to-date.
Open the Settings app.
Then, tap Special features.
Select Gestures > Navigation mode.
Turn on the toggle next to Circle to Search.

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Restart your Nothing Phone and make sure it is running the latest software version:

Phone (2): Pong-V3.0-241207-0124
Phone (2a): Pacman-V3.0-241210-2057
Phone (2a) Plus: PacmanPro-V3.0-241126-1448 (Beta build)

Check if you’re on the latest version (beta or stable) and share your experience with the Circle to Search feature. If you’re using EMF Phone 1, the feature is not yet available for you, but it should be rolling out soon.

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Mehtab Ansari

Mehtab Ansari is the Assistant Editor – Features & Reviews at Smartprix, where he writes about smartphones, laptops, audio gear, and everything in between. A computer science student by degree but a tech nerd by heart, he’s been into consumer tech for years and started reviewing products professionally in February 2024. He’s especially into photography and audio, often spending more time testing a smartphone’s camera than he probably should. For him, tech isn’t just work, it’s what he’s always thinking about.

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Smartphones, laptops, tablets, monitors, smartwatches, photography, and audio gear. I’ve reviewed over 60 products across these categories on Smartprix in the past year and a half.

Education - Bachelor of Computer Applications – Nizam College, Hyderabad (2022–2025) | Joined Smartprix -February 2024 | Published Reviews & Stories - 723

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