The crDroid v12.11 Official update has arrived for the Nothing Phone (1) (Spacewar), bringing the latest Android 16 enhancements along with one of the most feature-packed device updates to date. This release introduces extensive improvements to Bluetooth, Dolby Atmos, NGlyph customization, audio processing, and system stability, making it a significant upgrade over previous builds.
Built as a Vanilla ROM, crDroid v12.11 combines the clean Android experience with powerful customization features, including KernelSU-Next, SusFS, DroidSpaces, Nothing Camera, GameBar, Dolby Atmos, and a heavily upgraded NGlyph implementation. Whether you’re looking for better audio quality, smarter Glyph lighting controls, or improved Bluetooth compatibility, this update delivers meaningful improvements across nearly every aspect of the system.
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crDroid v12.11 Information
- ROM Name: crDroid
- Version: 12.11
- Android Version: Android 16
- Device: Nothing Phone (1) (Spacewar)
- Build Type: Official
- Variant: Vanilla
- Updated: 15 July 2026
What’s New in crDroid v12.11?
This release focuses on expanding device functionality while improving performance, multimedia, and connectivity.
Major Bluetooth Improvements
Bluetooth has received a comprehensive overhaul with support for newer Android 16 features and better accessory compatibility.
Highlights include:
- LE Audio enabled by default
- Battery Service Profile (BAS) support
- AVRCP Controller Profile enabled
- SAP Server Profile enabled
- Bluetooth auto reconnect improvements
- Increased maximum BLE GATT connections
- Updated Device ID Profile vendor ID
- Improved ASHA support for hearing aids
- Disabled HID Device Profile
- Disabled aptX Voice codec
- Updated audio mixer paths
These changes provide better compatibility with wireless earbuds, headphones, smartwatches, automotive systems, and Bluetooth accessories.
Completely Redesigned Dolby Atmos
One of the biggest highlights of crDroid v12.11 is the massive upgrade to the integrated Dolby Atmos implementation.
New Dolby features include:
- Advanced configurable audio engine
- Speaker overdrive regulator
- Surround decoder and upmix controls
- Advanced bass engine tuning
- Dialogue enhancement controls
- Dialogue ducking improvements
- Reverb suppression
- Graphic equalizer bypass
- Live audio visualizer
- Custom loudness tuning
- Volume leveler improvements
- Higher speaker and headphone volume limits
- Scheduled profile switching
- Custom audio presets
- Preset sharing
- Backup and restore
- Device memory snapshots
- Active audio output display
- Hybrid app and device profiles
- Quick Settings profile switching
- Hold-to-bypass A/B comparison mode
- Expanded Dolby interface
These additions provide users with significantly more control over audio tuning than previous releases.
NGlyph Gets a Massive Upgrade
Nothing Phone’s signature Glyph Interface receives one of its biggest updates yet.
New NGlyph features include:
- Better Music Visualizer integration
- Improved Glyph settings interface
- Advanced Glyph behavior settings
- Battery warning pulses
- Full charge pulse notifications
- Notification cooldown support
- VIP application exceptions
- Tasker automation support
- Settings backup and restore
- Contributor credits page
- Improved localization
- Configurable Flip to Glyph behavior
- Better Do Not Disturb integration
- Fixed volume bar Glyphs remaining active
- Improved style picker layout
These improvements greatly expand what users can do with the Nothing Phone’s Glyph lighting system.
Audio Improvements
Multimedia has also received numerous refinements.
Audio enhancements include:
- Updated mixer paths from Nothing OS 3.2
- Correct camcorder mixer configuration
- Improved speaker tuning
- Better headphone performance
- Enhanced bass processing
- Improved loudness management
- Better output device detection
These refinements help improve music playback, gaming audio, and recording quality.
Official Device Changelog
Bluetooth
- Enabled AVRCP Controller Profile
- Enabled SAP Server Profile
- Improved ASHA support
- Enabled LE Audio
- Added Battery Service Profile
- Increased BLE GATT connections
- Updated Bluetooth Device ID
- Improved auto reconnect
- Disabled HID Profile
- Disabled aptX Voice codec
- Updated mixer paths
Dolby Atmos
- Added configurable audio engine
- Added advanced bass engine
- Added surround decoder
- Added dialogue enhancement
- Added reverb suppression
- Added loudness tuning
- Added custom presets
- Added preset sharing
- Added live equalizer visualizer
- Added scheduled profile switching
- Added backup and restore
- Improved UI
- Added active output detection
NGlyph
- Better Music Visualizer integration
- Improved settings interface
- Battery warning pulse
- Full charge pulse
- VIP notification support
- Notification cooldown
- Tasker automation
- Backup and restore
- Improved Flip to Glyph behavior
- Better Do Not Disturb integration
- UI improvements
- Bug fixes
Performance and Daily Experience
Although this release introduces many new features, it also focuses on stability. Improvements to Bluetooth, updated audio mixer paths, refined Dolby processing, and expanded NGlyph customization all contribute to a smoother and more polished user experience.
The ROM continues to include several advanced features out of the box, reducing the need for additional modifications after installation.
Included Features
crDroid v12.11 ships with:
- KernelSU-Next v3.2.0
- SusFS v2.1.0
- DroidSpaces
- Dolby Atmos
- GameBar
- NGlyph
- Nothing Camera
- Better Music Visualizer
- BCR (Basic Call Recorder)
Installation Notes
Before installing crDroid v12.11, keep the following recommendations in mind:
- Vanilla build (Google Apps can be installed separately)
- Use the latest Nothing OS firmware before flashing
- Clean installation is recommended when switching from another ROM
- Reinstall GApps after OTA updates if you are using them
- Review the official changelog before reporting issues
Important Links
Official Website:
https://crdroid.net/Spacewar/12
Support Group:
https://t.me/mysellyschat
Google Apps:
https://nikgapps.com/crdroid-official
Credits
Special thanks to everyone who contributed to this release.
- Maintainer: @mysellysenpai
- All Nothing Phone (1) maintainers and contributors
Final Thoughts
crDroid v12.11 is one of the most substantial Android 16 updates available for the Nothing Phone (1). Rather than focusing on a single feature, this release improves nearly every core component of the device, including Bluetooth connectivity, Dolby Atmos, NGlyph functionality, multimedia performance, and overall usability. With advanced audio customization, extensive Glyph enhancements, integrated KernelSU support, and a stable Android 16 foundation, crDroid v12.11 stands out as one of the most feature-rich and polished custom ROMs currently available for the Nothing Phone (1).
