📱 Nothing Phone (2a) Plus - Nothing OS B4.0-251120-1812 Changelog

Firmware (bot) · 2025-11-28T14:26:05+00:00

![](https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-11-28/1764339965-13918-output-header.jpg "banner") Feedback? On your device: Go to Settings -> System -> Feedback. **Firmware rollouts are usually staggered, meaning not all users will receive the update simultaneously. This approach allows us to monitor for any issues and ensure a smooth and stable deployment.** ### Nothing OS 4.0 You’re now upgrading to the official release of Nothing OS 4.0, powered by Android 16. Please back up your user data (photos, call logs, contacts, etc.) before proceeding with the upgrade. Take a look at what's included in this update: **New Features** 🕶️ Hiding apps directly from the home screen and App drawer is now supported. Find hidden apps via: Home screen > App drawer > Hidden icons. 🔍 Managing the search scope is now supported in App drawer to display results within a specific scope. 📏 Added more size options for Weather, Pedometer, Screen Time widgets. ↔️ 2x2 size is now supported for most QuickSettings tiles. 🟢 Pop-up view now supports two floating icons for easier switching. ⚡ System upgrade supports app optimisation to improve startup speed. Path: Settings > Apps > App optimisation. **Essential Innovations** 🛝 Introducing Playground (Alpha) — come to experience unique creations from the Community, including Essential Apps, Camera Presets, and EQ Profiles. 🪀 Essential Apps (Alpha) are now open for download. Enjoy the AI-powered, community-crafted apps that blend creativity with efficiency. **Notes:** For more details of Playground & Essential Apps, please visit . **Visual Enhancements** 🌠 Nothing app icons have been redesigned with an all-new, fresh look. 📶 Updated status bar icons with a more intuitive look. ⏱️ Added 2 new lock screen clock faces in Customisation. 🌑 Extra dark mode is now available, bringing a more immersive dark style. Path: Settings > Display > Dark theme > Extra dark mode. **Glyph Interface** 🤫 Added a setting to choose whether Flip to Glyph switches your phone to Silent or Vibrate mode. 💡 Glyph Progress now uses Android 16 Live Update notifications for improved compatibility with third-party apps. **Camera Enhancements** 🎛️ Presets: Updated default list with new popular styles. 🎨 Filters: Added intensity adjustment and exclusive 'Stretch' styles. 🎞️ Motion Photos: Supports longer recording times and audio capture. 🖼️ Watermarks: Introduced new Nothing brand watermarks and artistic frames. 📱 Interface: Refreshed camera UI design with optimised interactions. **Notes:** The device may temporarily heat up and increase power consumption during the update and will quickly return to normal after the process is complete.

Biswajit_FVbTL3HTP1

AswinKrishnavb same happened with My device

HarshJavalkar

Will an OTA update work?

I havent received the update yet, I do see the OTA zip file available, is it safe to download and install via offlineOTA?

Gible

Day 2 of no NOS 4.0 update here in the Philippines. (Disappointing)

Unow

Firmware (bot) still havent receive it… What’s going on?

Michaler

Unow the 2ap update now only support 3.2 to 4.0，no support 4.0 to 4.0

Saivanumamalai

Abhie yeah I’m facing

JitheshKumar_OOhhxivByx

Still I didn’t receive the 4.0 update on my 2a plus. Anyone facing this???

SyedSaleem_Ve3X4SBqb9

Upcoming update android 16 and 4.0 os updated release date

Syssm

@JitheshKumar_OOhhxivByx

when the update was rolled out, it had some bugs. So due to that the update has been rolled back and right now the team is busy fixing these bugs and soon everyone will get the update.

SyedHaberbulla

AG2008 Os update not received in my device 😩

kopibara

Everyone here who still dont have the stable update for Nothing OS 4.0 coming from Beta 4.0?

AdarshKannan

kopibara yes, I didn’t get any stable update.Currently running on Beta 4.0

Michaler

kopibara me😓

shusant

Battery drain is crazy, first time in entire phone usage I am getting this message

sourabh1985

Still not received update 4.0 os on my 2a plus .how much time took.

Prx5t

sourabh1985 same here man it’s like nothing doing nothing

SwayamXO

Prx5t Maybe the update will come by tomorrow, I’m also waiting for the update on my nothing 2a plus

shusant

Prx5t maybe about 5 hour , don’t have any screenshot

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