Fix Error Code -2 in Nothing Phone while installing OTA Update

In this guide, we will show you the steps to fix the Error Code -2 in Nothing Phone while installing the OTA Update. While there exist quite a few ways through which you could get hold of monthly security patches and hotfixes, however, you could broadly categorize it into two subsets: from the Settings menu/Dialer Code and via ADB Sideload.

In this regard, the former is the preferred method for many as it is easier to carry out and doesn’t require the use of a PC either. With that said, it seems to be giving quite a tough time to some users. Numerous Nothing Phone 1 and 2 users are reportedly getting Error Code -2 while trying to install the OTA update from the Dialer Code.

The entire error message reads out: error code -2: pre-build-incremental is different from ro.build.date.utc. If you are also currently facing this error, then this guide will make you aware of a nifty workaround that should help you rectify this issue. So without further ado, let’s check it out.

Fix Error Code -2 in Nothing Phone while installing OTA Update

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  1. Head over to Settings > System > Date and Time.
  2. Then remove the Automatic Time Zone.
  3. Now set it manually to China, Shangai.
  4. Then reopen the offline update and try updating.
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