📱 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.

Bezalsanoj

Why didnt they bring the transparent mode while unlocking (entering pin)??not there on the 3a series….

SayandeepDey_yXw6ZqyC0S

PLKA It has been fixed for me too after restarting. Thanks for the suggestions.

Saif khan

Someone confirm about battery and camera performances after update?

Human_GkhOYfTmmw

Saif khan Same as before the update on my 3a, both camera and battery lifetime

MaksKumek

Firmware (bot)

I would like to point out a bug that comes with this update for the Nothing 3a Pro. Whenever I open my Camera app the telephoto lens seems to get slammed to one side by the magnetic stabilisation. It s actually audiable, and I am worried that with prolongued use it will damage some components. Thank you for your work.

hasantowfiqimam

ElangovanSenthilkumar yeah I am facing the same issue. The fingerprint cut out and the battery percentage are awkwardly misaligned.

Mayur

After the latest 4.0 update, the alignment of various elements in Always-On Display (AOD) mode isn’t centered, which wasn’t the case before the update. If this was done to add depth effects or smoother transitions from AOD to the lockscreen, then please let me know.

Kindly check and fix this in the next update.

megatomic

Mayur I noticed that as well on my 3a. What a silly bug to have made it through the QA pipeline.

PLKA

I think it was always a thing even on os 3 because without moving content ur screen would be burned faster, right?

SumitKumarDandia

Saif khan i think its a bit managing because of app optimisation otherwisse same

NiTsuCoBrA

Monish_vvA9DZAfoA when will CMF phones will get this update

steveeeg

Any one in UK received nothing os 4 stable yet ?

Regards Steve

Err_404NotFound

steveeeg Yes I have received it yesterday afternoon. (3a UK edition from Nothing Online Store).

ManjuJijo

AnkurMehta_b89oHyZ0Tj I agree with u and when Lock glimpse was added to nothing os 4.0 beta there was a screen for enabling accepting bouyan(I think that is how it is spelled )policy when I tried to open just of curiosity it showed me what lock glimpse (stable update)is but no terms and conditions and did any NP3 user get this (just a guess: did they integrate the policy of bouyan ito the system policies,(cuz I have not read privacy policy)) can anybody tell me

ShubhamjoshiJosh

After nothing is 4.0 stable update…. Every app log time heating issue

AmolKotwal

ShubhamjoshiJosh Yes correct

itc_c

Nothing of that sort for me

sumukh_kulkarni3

Nothing for me as well. Using it from a week with extensive usage in my NP 3.

AryanBhardwaj_v9jv6pOaXw

Firmware (bot) Done update my phone 3A version 16

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