📱 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.

PrinceSharma_p9eDfketCK

Theod_lyphine_ go in settings and check if there is any software or security update

SatyamShree

Can anyone share the camera app screenshots of NOS 4 with watermarks and presets

Err_404NotFound

I have seen users on the Phone 3 have the lock screen pin screen have a blurred version of their wallpaper as the background for the PIN screen, instead of the basic black or white background. How do I enable this on the Phone 3a running NOS 4.0 stable (updated today).

SuvojitDhara

Thank you bro

Why is this feature missing on the Nothing Phone 3a? The blur feature is not available, which is a bit disappointing

Nothing os team again bro

LaxMANArt

SuvojitDhara same here in phone 2a

AlimAli_vGmQtkd2tb

SuvojitDhara only for “Flagship” 😂

Sreedath

i think they didn’t put that feature for 3a

GIFFIN

I think the update didn’t change it for 3a series

Monish_vvA9DZAfoA

I updated from NOs 4.0 beta to stable and there’s no battery percentage symbol but only numbers is it only for me or anyone has same issue??

KH Saad

Monish_vvA9DZAfoA this is not an issue, it is intended behaviour

Err_404NotFound

Monish_vvA9DZAfoA It is the battery percentage, it was simplified by taking away the percentage icon and using just numbers.

Rhino_oqVzBbAOHh

Monish_vvA9DZAfoA check your settings bro

SrihariVaikuntam

same for me

ArijitSamanta

By the way for nothing as glimpse?

Sourav_Satvaya

Looks like it intended. The horizontal icon is taking more space than the vertical one. So to adjust that yhey removed the percentage icon.

Monish_vvA9DZAfoA

Sourav_Satvaya Without % looks very weird 😢

Monish_vvA9DZAfoA

Rhino_oqVzBbAOHh

Where’s it ??

Naveenyakshit

Oneplus Brand Feautres Best Nothing Bad update N OS 4.0

Monish_vvA9DZAfoA

Naveenyakshit update is good but some minor issues there’s not an os without any bug or issues every os has some minor issues or bugs it’s based on usage