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Nothing Begins Phased Rollout of Android 16–Based Nothing OS 4.0

A phased rollout prioritizes the Phone 3 series, with a full eligibility list still to come.

Overview

  • The stable update started going out on November 21 as an over‑the‑air release that will reach users in waves by region.
  • Nothing is delivering the build to the Phone 3 lineup first, while beta participants should convert to the stable version automatically via OTA.
  • The company has not published a complete list of supported models, with early expectations guided by the beta roster rather than an official confirmation.
  • Built on Android 16, the release focuses on polish with smoother animations, a cleaner interface, battery gains and expanded privacy controls.
  • New tools include Extra Dark Mode, Pop‑Up View for floating windows, a 2×2 Quick Settings tile, added lock‑screen clock styles, widget sharing via Nothing Playground and camera upgrades such as Stretch mode arriving on the Phone 2 series, plus an optional Lock Glimpse lock‑screen feed that is off by default on the Phone 3a series.