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Nothing Phone (3) Starts Rolling Out Nothing OS 3.5 With Camera Upgrades and System Fixes

The Android 15 maintenance release precedes an expected Nothing OS 4.0 beta on Android 16.

Overview

  • Nothing OS V3.5-250911-2112 is now rolling out to Phone (3) units in a staggered release that began late last week and is reportedly broadly available.
  • The update focuses on imaging with a smoother manual exposure slider, a fix for unwanted color tints, sharper text via updated AI SuperRes Zoom, cleaner Action Mode, clearer third‑party app photos, and higher‑contrast, less hazy video.
  • Nothing lists system and UX fixes including improved Glyph Matrix behavior in multi‑user mode, a duplicate contact avatar fix in Essential Notification, corrected haptics when previewing Generative notifications, and a refreshed Bluetooth recording UI.
  • Connectivity and performance are tuned with optimized battery consumption, reduced heating in certain scenarios, improved Wi‑Fi and network stability, and general system stability enhancements.
  • Nothing notes devices may temporarily heat up and draw more power during installation, and confirms this build is based on Android 15 as the company prepares its Android 16–based OS 4.0 beta.