Overview
- Nothing began rolling out the Phone 1’s final major software update, which the company disclosed Friday, July 3, 2026, and upgrades the phone to Android 15 with the July 2026 security patch.
- The update delivers bug fixes, overall system stability improvements, and other general performance tweaks aimed at wrapping up four years of security updates.
- Nothing reminded users that the device may use more power and feel warmer during installation and said normal performance should return after the update completes.
- The company framed the Phone 1 as foundational to its design and software choices, noting the handset received three major Android upgrades over its supported life and introduced the Glyph lighting and dot-matrix aesthetic.
- To help owners adjust, Nothing posted installation guidance and will have a software marketing team member test the Phone 1 for a month and share their hands-on experience.