Hello everyone,
Seems like our efforts from the last post did make an impact, and I am very thankful to everyone who retweeted that post and commented on the GitHub issue.

So Nothing did do something... but it's not what we want - these are the three commits they've done in their v branch:

commit 1
commit 2
commit 3

The first and last commits are just a change in the readme, they have nothing to do with the code. (these readmes are a lie themselves btw)

But the second commit renames the kernel version to 5.15.167 from 5.15.149 in the Makefile.

You might be thinking that this is it, but unfortunately it is not. All they've done is change the name of the Kernel in their Makefile, but haven't actually merged the code from that kernel, this is like me changing the Makefile in a Kernel from 10 years ago to the latest mainline.

They're fake upstreaming the kernel, and this itself, again, violates the GPL-2 License.

I want you to retweet this: https://twitter.com/sidharthify/status/1960610583910473959

and comment on this GitHub issue: https://github.com/NothingOSS/android_kernel_5.15_nothing_mt6886/issues/5

Upvote this: https://www.reddit.com/r/NothingTech/comments/1n1gse7/fake_kernel_upstreaming_by_nothing/

Getting the code for the latest kernel means we'll be getting custom ROMs, as they are ready themselves. Thank you!

Yet Another AOSP Project - Unofficial | Android 16 | Phone (2a)

📝 Details:

- Version: 16 BP2A
- Device: #Pacman
- Released: 29/08/25

⬇️ Download: Here
🎥 Screenshots : Here
⚙️ Flashing Guide: Here
🆘 Support : Here
🏷 Tags: #AOSP #ROM #YAAP #Unofficial

📖 Changelogs:

• Initial stable build

✍️ Notes:

• This build has been currently tested to work for 2a only. 2A Plus support is to be added soon when someone tests it.
• Base firmware required: V3.2
• [IMPORTANT] Read this. Disable transition animation
• Settings > System > Miscellaneous and disable 'Spoof Certified Properties', reboot, and enjoy strong integrity.

🏆 Credits:

• @FanDeMaraiste92: Major contributor to DT bringup.
• @lordwitcher, @itsHanibee, @arteryring1: Foundational devs, dedicated in early phase.
• Testers: @Not_Rehan, @KARN_4, @darb1an, @evinsen, @R0rt1z2, @yepmesh, @tanoshishi: Consistent support in testing builds, often late into the night.

👤 Maintainer: @arteryring1
🔔 Updates: @NothingPhone2aUpdates
💬 Chat: @NothingPhone2a

LineageOS - Unofficial | Android 15 | Nothing Phone (2a)

📝 Details:

- Version: 22.2
- Device: #Pacman
- Released: 29/08/25

⬇️ Download: Here
⚙️ Flashing Guide: Here
🆘 Support: Here
💰 Donate: Paypal
🏷 Tags: #ROM #LOS #Unofficial #VanillaIceCream #QPR2

📖 Changelogs:

• Initial stable build
• August 2025 Security patch (source side)

🚨 Issues:

• Check on GitHub here
• You tell us in support chat

✍️ Notes:

• Check the FAQS here for potential questions and update/upgrade process.
• A clean flash is mandatory from any OTHER rom than LineageOS.
• GApps are included by default
• Fenrir isn't included by default

👤 Maintainer: @FanDeMaraiste92
🔔 Updates: @NothingPhone2aUpdates
💬 Chat: @NothingPhone2a

(Hotfix) Yet Another AOSP Project (YAAP) - Unofficial | Nothing Phone (2a) Series

✍️ Details:

- Version: 16 BP2A
- Device: #Pacman #PacmanPro
- Build date: 30/08/25

🔽 Download: Here
⚙️ Installation: Here
⏫ Update: Here
🆘 Support: @sidhbuilds
🔖 Tags: #YAAP #ROM #HOTFIX #NothingPhone2a #NothingPhone2aPlus
✨ XDA: here

📖 Changelogs:

• Remove unwanted sf props and enable AutoSingleLayer
• Disable transition animations by default
• Upstream kernel to 5.15.167
• Add PacmanPro Support

💫 Notes:

• Flash on latest V3.2 build
• System > Miscellaneous > Disable 'Spoof Certified Properties' and reboot for strong integrity.
• Fenrir doesn't work with 2a Plus yet, so no strong integrity by default for now
• Gpay won't work OOTB

❗️Issues:

• Check issues

🏆 Credits:

• @FanDeMaraiste92 for trees
• @lordwitcher and @arteryring1 for base trees
• @FanDeMaraiste92 for kernel
• @blockvished and @bhscIEthZsaq for testing

👤 Maintainer : @arteryring1
🔔 Updates : @NothingPhone2aUpdates
🐙 Chat : @NothingPhone2a

YAAP UNOFFICIAL | Nothing Phone (2a) Series

✍️ Details:

- Version: 16 BP2A
- Codename: #Pacman #PacmanPro
- Build date: 04/09/25

🔽 Download: Here
⚙️ Installation: Here
⏫ Update: Here
🆘 Support: @sidhbuilds
💰 Donate: Here
✨ XDA: here
🔖 Tags: #YAAP #ROM

📖 Changelogs:

• Use skiaglthreaded as renderengine
• Remove c2.mtk.{mpeg4|h263}.encoder performance hints
• Remove unused audio codecs
• Reverse auto brightness overlays from stock
• Update status bar and rounded corner overlays
• Reduce callback delay for faster haptics
• ROM: Move libperfmgr mode extension lib to select()

💫 Notes:

• System > Miscellaneous > Disable 'Spoof Certified Properties' and reboot for strong integrity.
• Fenrir doesn't work with 2a Plus yet, so no strong integrity by default for now
• Gpay won't work OOTB

❗️Issues:

• Check issues

🏆 Credits:

• All devs and especially @FanDeMaraiste92 for trees
• @totallyzen for testing

👤 Maintainer : @arteryring1
🔔 Updates : @NothingPhone2aUpdates
🐙 Chat : @NothingPhone2a

Device trees are now fully open source, as well as other repositories that you might need to build AOSP

github.com/Nothing-2A

Note: Aerodactyl is the unified codename for Pacman and PacmanPro, not the actual codename for any of the devices, its just to make things easier.

New update available!

Model: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Build: PacmanPro-V3.2-250904-1704

⬇️ OTA & Factory Images
🧑‍💻 Installation Guide

📔 Changelogs:

General Improvements and Bug Fixes
🖼 Fixed the screen flicker issue when viewing HDR photos in Gallery.
🛡 Updated to September security patch.
⚙️ Enhanced system stability and optimised system performance.

✍️ Note:

- The device may experience temporary overheating and increased power consumption during the upgrade and will quickly return to normal after the upgrade is complete.
- Feedback? On your device: Go to Settings -> System -> Feedback.
- For reference only, firmware rollouts are often staggered

💬 Chat: @NothingPhone2a
🔔 Updates: @NothingPhone2aUpdates
🫂 Community: @Nothing_Archive

#PacmanPro #OTA

All custom ROM related bug reports must be submitted here:

github.com/Nothing-2A/releases/issues

• Follow the template precisely, it's written the way it is for a reason. Non-compliant reports may be closed.
• If your bug is already reported, add your information and logs to the existing issue instead of opening a duplicate.

Thank you for helping.

New update available!

Model: Nothing Phone (2a)
Build: Pacman-V3.2-250904-1648 (Hotfix)

⬇️ OTA & Factory Images
🧑‍💻 Installation Guide

📔 Changelogs:

General Improvements and Bug Fixes

⚙️ Enhanced system stability and optimised system performance.

✍️ Note:

- The device may experience temporary overheating and increased power consumption during the upgrade and will quickly return to normal after the upgrade is complete.
- Feedback? On your device: Go to Settings -> System -> Feedback.
- For reference only, firmware rollouts are often staggered

💬 Chat: @NothingPhone2a
🔔 Updates: @NothingPhone2aUpdates
🫂 Community: @Nothing_Archive

#Pacman #OTA

LineageOS 23.0 UNOFFICIAL | Nothing Phone 2a

✍️ Details:

- Version: 16 BP2A
- Codename: #Pacman
- Build date: 25/09/'25

🔽 Download: Here
🆘 Support: @MashopyGC
🔖 Tags: #LineageOS #Baklava #QPR0 #Unofficial #ROM #Pacman

📖 Changelogs:

• Adjusted auto brightness behavior to be closer to NothingOS
• Adjusted UDFPS dimming behavior on the lowest brightness level
• Cleaned up vendor init noscripts
• Forced camera shutter sound for JPN units
• Removed MediaTek audio software c2 codecs
• Reworked wlan module wakelocks
• Switched to skiaglthreaded as the default render engine
• Updated status bar and rounded corner overlays
• Updated proprietary blobs and firmware to Pacman-V3.2-250904-1648

💫 Notes:

• Check the FAQS here for potential questions
• GApps are included by default
• Fenrir isn't included by default
• ONLY for Nothing Phone 2a, DO NOT install if you have 2a+

❗️Issues:

• Check issues

👤 Maintainer : @FanDeMaraiste92
🔔 Updates : @NothingPhone2aUpdates
🐙 Chat : @NothingPhone2a

EvolutionX 10.9 UNOFFICIAL | Nothing Phone 2a and 2a+

✍️ Details:

- Version: 15
- Codename: #Pacman #PacmanPro

🔽 Download: Here
🆘 Support: @protocolers; @glngers
🔖 Tags: #EvoX #Pacman #PacmanPro
📷 Screenshots: Here

📖 Changelogs:

• Initial build
• Forced Pi animations to prevent Settings app forward animation to stutter

💫 Notes:

• Includes Google Apps (mini version)
• GApps are included by default
• Fenrir isn't included by default
• Quick Switch lags

❗️Issues:

• Check issues

🏆 Credits:

• SD (@SnaapDragoon on telegram) for testing on Nothing Phone (2a) Plus.
• Evin Purakal (@evinsen on telegram) for testing on Nothing Phone (2a).
• Sidharth (@arteryring1 on telegram) for guidance
• @FanDeMaraiste92, @arteryring1, @lordwitcher and all other devs for development

👤 Maintainer : @wypba
🔔 Updates : @NothingPhone2aUpdates
🐙 Chat : @NothingPhone2a

NOS 4.0 OBT - Nothing Phone (2a)

Build: Pacman-B4.0-250917-2235

🗒 To-Do List (Read before proceeding)
⬇️ OTA & Factory Images
🧑‍💻 Installation Guide
♻️ Rollback Package (Involves Data Loss)

🚨 Note:

- Install this only if you can handle the bugs..otherwise, just skip it and save your sanity! Not sharing feedback and rolling back to a stable build before the OBT ends, thus losing all your data makes no sense btw. Think it over before jumping in. Happy testing and bug hunting! 🐛

💬 Chat: @NothingPhone2a
🔔 Updates: @NothingPhone2aUpdates
🫂 Community: @Nothing_Archive

#Pacman #OBT

NOS 4.0 OBT - Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

Build: PacmanPro-B4.0-250917-2235

🗒 To-Do List (Read before proceeding)
⬇️ OTA & Factory Images
🧑‍💻 Installation Guide
♻️ Rollback Package (Involves Data Loss)

🚨 Disclaimer:

Install this only if you can handle the bugs..otherwise, just skip it and save your sanity! Not sharing feedback and rolling back to a stable build before the OBT ends, thus losing all your data makes no sense btw. Think it over before jumping in. Happy testing and bug hunting! 🐛

📔Changelogs

New Features
📱 Updated system to Android 16 beta. Please back up your user data (photos, call logs, contacts, etc.) before proceeding with the upgrade.
🟢 Pop-up View now supports two floating icons for easier switching.
⏱️ Added 2 new lock screen clock faces.
↔️ 2*2 size is now supported for most QuickSettings tiles.
🌑 Extra dark mode is now available, bringing a more immersive dark style. Path: Settings > Display > Dark theme > Extra dark mode.
⚡️ System upgrade supports app optimisation to improve startup speed. Path: Settings > Apps > App optimisation.
📷 Preset is now available in the Camera app. Explore “Stretch”, a preset created with photographer Jordan Hemingway, offering rich shadows and extended highlights for a distinctive look.
🪀 Essential Apps creation is now available. Combine your ideas with AI to generate various widgets and share them with the Community.
🛝 Playground — come to experience unique creations from the Community, including Essential Apps, Camera Presets, and EQ Profiles.

✍️ Notes:

- For more details of Essential Apps & Playground, please visit the official post on Nothing Community.
- The device may temporarily heat up and increase power consumption during the update and will quickly return to normal after the process is complete.

💬 Chat: @NothingPhone2a
🔔 Updates: @NothingPhone2aUpdates
🫂 Community: @Nothing_Archive

#PacmanPro #OBT