📱 Nothing Phone (3a) Series - Nothing OS B4.0-251118-1551 Changelog

Firmware (bot) · 2025-11-28T20:09:06+00:00

![](https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-11-28/1764360545-786470-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** 🤖 Added AI usage dashboard. When using Essential Space, it automatically tracks AI large model usage for enhanced privacy transparency. Path: Settings > Intelligence toolkit > AI usage. 🕶️ 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** 📝 Flip to Record now lets you take photos and add notes while recording, all stored together for easy access in Essential Space. 🛝 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:** To enjoy the improved Flip to Record feature, please update Essential Space to the latest version in Google Play, which will be rolled out gradually. 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. 🌌 Improved transition animations in certain scenarios for a smoother, more fluid experience. **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.

shubhesh_jha

Ponche_D9tQL0nFH1 yes for me too

steveeeg

Just received and updated in UK

Anonymous1103

steveeeg which model

MubeenAhmed

Anonymous1078 Then, why these guys are not considering?

Anonymous1078

MubeenAhmed

4.0 was rushed out to reset the 2 month update schedule I guess…

MemorizeNK

Firmware (bot) Updated and using for 3days, Sometimes "Not responding’' pop up is appearing frequently and gone ( 0.4 Second around) , besides everything is better

steveeeg

Nothing phone 3a

MubeenAhmed

Anonymous1078 So there are chances to get an update with bug fixes?

SpinalZero

very smooth so far but the essential search button no longer shows up.

Terence7

SpinalZero gotta download it as an app separately

BasilAl-attas

The nothing launcher is draining the battery in the back ground after updating the OS 4.0 ! I tried clear cache and everything. What’s the solution ? And did this happen on every phone that got the update or is it just on mine ?

It’s Nothing 3a pro

AhnafMahian

Nothing team please give solutions to fast battery drain after updating 4.0 update on nothing 3(a)

sanath_StiEyoAGq8

After new 4.0 update in my screen within 1 sec a blink of an a eye the notification comes and gose your app not working ( app Crash notification) 🤦

SyedAlmas

I got the 4.0 update 3 weeks ago I think it’s gonna be better by providing more fonts options like they are just only 2 fonts to change and however they should provide more lock screen customisation icon customisation adding some icon finger print shapes and designs animations and overall small and major customisation expect that the 4.0 update is very smooth in operating

abhijithabi1214

It’s showing app not working many times while running multiple apps. It started after the update and the volume button is also glitches badly. Does anyone else have this problem. Hope they bring an update soon and clear this asap.

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