Nothing OS 4.0 | Phone (3a) Series Open Beta

Rob ⚡️ · 2025-10-24T09:05:00+00:00

![](https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-23/1761222596-454812-os4-beta-phone3a-16x9.png "banner") The Open Beta for Nothing OS 4.0, powered by Android 16, is now available for the Phone (3a) Series. This update lets you experience the latest version of Nothing OS ahead of the official release and share your feedback to help us refine the final build. #### **What’s New** **📱All-new Nothing icon design** A refreshed visual language that’s lighter, more refined, and uniquely Nothing. Expect further improvements based on your feedback. ![](https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-24/1761296699-291664-image.png "banner") **📸 “Stretch” Camera preset** Developed in collaboration with photographer *Jordan Hemingway*, this preset enhances photos with deeper shadows and extended highlights for a distinctive, cinematic look straight from the Camera app. 🖼️ Lock Glimpse Lock Glimpse brings fresh, high-quality wallpapers to your lock screen, curated to your taste across nine categories. It can also surface timely updates and useful content designed to enhance your experience. The feature is turned off by default. You can enable it anytime in Settings, refresh wallpapers, adjust your preferences, or choose to access it only by swiping left. Everything stays in your control. Built with privacy in mind, Lock Glimpse will soon let you display your own photos on the lock screen, replacing all other content and making every unlock uniquely yours. ![](https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-10-24/1761295380-318183-frame-2147227094-2.png "banner") ⚡All other features remain the same as in the previously released [Nothing OS 4.0 Beta](https://nothing.community/d/43141-nothing-os-40-open-beta). #### Notes Please back up your data (photos, call logs, contacts, etc.) before upgrading. The device may temporarily heat up and consume more power after updating. This will return to normal shortly after installation. **How to join** 1. Make sure your device is on the latest stable build, go to About phone > banner. * *Phone (3a): Asteroids-V3.2-251013-1406* * Phone (3a) Pro: Asteroids-V3.2-251013-1406 * Open Beta OTA terminals will be **closed** on November 7, meaning you will not be able to join the Beta after this date. 2. Download the [Beta APK ](https://d2j3l8bo7dc01w.cloudfront.net/NothingOfflineOtaUpdate-_master_signed_I2b0e9336c25c26bf7fc89ff868f05a536a98ba5d.apk?Expires=2020213529&Signature=q7z7pEUcZWPO44JjIvPkwJiORQukBHXNzkrfPCR7aBe1ZY3sJ4tYZiyeT7oN8PqUVoa4dHkDIfYlxuvphYRQZMtaqm34plbC300F25Gl0E7e~pGAwFGl6IOTVQLpXsXYo1KW8FMsO1ZzRRZt3wUUDQgrdhLj3v-prsoZmXBocn86mBx3-6hj0qLRN0NTf~V5RO3sz1R-SlnfTXQJ~QZ0MszEc8mGOM6QWIypUV4H7yzYhbGSJZOgnUHzrl0~tebFMBd95kInxtNk2dx7eZ8TwcW6ksj260VldXMsyMCwkbEni~laoZkEszsFZpO2Rr8EevMrx4fgObR8~oocjZqjnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K1EOR8HYJKSWP1) and install from your downloads folder. 3. Go to Settings > System > Nothing Beta Hub. 4. Tap "Join Beta" to sign up. After successful registration, Tap "Go to Update" to upgrade. **Note:** Tap "Go to Update". If the redirection fails, please manually go to Settings > System > System updates and check for updates. As this is a Beta, it isn’t the final version. We encourage you to share your feedback as we continue to refine the experience. Your feedback can be shared via Settings > System > Feedback, or join the discussion on[ nothing.community](https://nothing.community). > ⚠️ Disclaimer: This is Beta software and may interfere with your data. It could also require a factory reset. Please back up your data before updating. ### Rollback to Stable 1. If you need to return to Nothing OS 3.2: 2. Download the rollback package [Phone (3a)](https://d2j3l8bo7dc01w.cloudfront.net/ota_diff_20251021_153926_20251013_140655.zip?Expires=2020301093&Signature=eQRpvjndBp9OAvanVEuR8yUlM-4wLe9Ce7HDuvGOAnDP0HHc8Tjg2oaevNBY-gqxMXgDTCIhH--HCl9AxxSFEIW5PsDpugN9Yg7TZL-e4x7Uj5n~uDudHuA1Yup4~kTflSRIG5-MqpwLd0gd6SUt5kjzI1tknuU0Hp50DqVXl4GVJx44f-wz5~pkJMPfgIaKebkq29p0ocozH9rWJ-FKZvS4yQX83GBKBm23wvRc2bDv60bxu1a4i08Y37y61RPaBvjvtm1bsmEAEhYNNchxPWnqC1qhuhEWp1~-aNaxPnuuCxdIPlzLFNiKGGzEc8vs3ostYqKGXbvI3abRhFOTsw__&Key-Pair-Id=K1EOR8HYJKSWP1) [Phone (3a) Pro](https://d2j3l8bo7dc01w.cloudfront.net/ota_diff_20251021_153926_20251013_140655.zip?Expires=2020301093&Signature=eQRpvjndBp9OAvanVEuR8yUlM-4wLe9Ce7HDuvGOAnDP0HHc8Tjg2oaevNBY-gqxMXgDTCIhH--HCl9AxxSFEIW5PsDpugN9Yg7TZL-e4x7Uj5n~uDudHuA1Yup4~kTflSRIG5-MqpwLd0gd6SUt5kjzI1tknuU0Hp50DqVXl4GVJx44f-wz5~pkJMPfgIaKebkq29p0ocozH9rWJ-FKZvS4yQX83GBKBm23wvRc2bDv60bxu1a4i08Y37y61RPaBvjvtm1bsmEAEhYNNchxPWnqC1qhuhEWp1~-aNaxPnuuCxdIPlzLFNiKGGzEc8vs3ostYqKGXbvI3abRhFOTsw__&Key-Pair-Id=K1EOR8HYJKSWP1) 3. Go to Settings > System > Nothing Beta Hub. 4. Tap Import file and select the package. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. 💡 Tip: If you see an error, create a folder called Documents in Internal Storage and try again. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Rolling back will factory reset your device and erase all data due to Google’s rollback rules. Please back up everything before proceeding. Nothing cannot accept responsibility for issues caused during rollback. For help, contact customer support. ‎ ### [UPDATE] - 31 OCT - OBT2 **Nothing OS 4.0 Open Beta 2 is now available for the Phone (3a) Series.** This update includes general improvements and bug fixes to enhance overall performance and stability. Users already on Open Beta 1 can detect and install the update directly from their phones. The Beta APK is not required. **Rollback to Stable:** **If you need to return to Nothing OS 3.2:** **From OBT 1 (Asteroids-B4.0-251021-1539), download the relevant rollback package:** **[Phone (3a)](https://d2j3l8bo7dc01w.cloudfront.net/ota_diff_20251021_153926_20251013_140655.zip?Expires=2020301093&Signature=eQRpvjndBp9OAvanVEuR8yUlM-4wLe9Ce7HDuvGOAnDP0HHc8Tjg2oaevNBY-gqxMXgDTCIhH--HCl9AxxSFEIW5PsDpugN9Yg7TZL-e4x7Uj5n~uDudHuA1Yup4~kTflSRIG5-MqpwLd0gd6SUt5kjzI1tknuU0Hp50DqVXl4GVJx44f-wz5~pkJMPfgIaKebkq29p0ocozH9rWJ-FKZvS4yQX83GBKBm23wvRc2bDv60bxu1a4i08Y37y61RPaBvjvtm1bsmEAEhYNNchxPWnqC1qhuhEWp1~-aNaxPnuuCxdIPlzLFNiKGGzEc8vs3ostYqKGXbvI3abRhFOTsw__&Key-Pair-Id=K1EOR8HYJKSWP1)** **[Phone (3a) Pro](https://d2j3l8bo7dc01w.cloudfront.net/ota_diff_20251021_153926_20251013_140655.zip?Expires=2020301093&Signature=eQRpvjndBp9OAvanVEuR8yUlM-4wLe9Ce7HDuvGOAnDP0HHc8Tjg2oaevNBY-gqxMXgDTCIhH--HCl9AxxSFEIW5PsDpugN9Yg7TZL-e4x7Uj5n~uDudHuA1Yup4~kTflSRIG5-MqpwLd0gd6SUt5kjzI1tknuU0Hp50DqVXl4GVJx44f-wz5~pkJMPfgIaKebkq29p0ocozH9rWJ-FKZvS4yQX83GBKBm23wvRc2bDv60bxu1a4i08Y37y61RPaBvjvtm1bsmEAEhYNNchxPWnqC1qhuhEWp1~-aNaxPnuuCxdIPlzLFNiKGGzEc8vs3ostYqKGXbvI3abRhFOTsw__&Key-Pair-Id=K1EOR8HYJKSWP1)** **If you’re on OBT 2 (Asteroids-B4.0-251027-1838), download the rollback package** **[Phone (3a)](https://d2j3l8bo7dc01w.cloudfront.net/ota_diff_20251027_183806_20251013_140655.zip?Expires=2020920845&Signature=jjwq883k11ZMN0ng-tkJf0nyy7PPFa7LNENnHDUa8S42qtRyD9IQbZ2ZFJF2UtF7raMO-Yy5RSyvOETRasAOHfFD9kQKl1X57gFO500DYnePvmEN5XBC7xUf-nuOrerTZsOkbzPgBs8QpjzOfY6buslicpdPm-k92IlWATO9lRlw6ajLXUnwuNpCdAGxRE~flNDJ6zFZjEpnk6~2vPwveAqVExwJ6o485WFkKqkVa0NlWzWHMBVaPvwknB4gcHFrEuTLBbFdPcZZAfVoyuzzBIThB9WckXFcWhtHdCwWVeoM0iu2j24w5Dj1FIeIyifppv5OMFUYluZ-Zi3o8EyPaA__&Key-Pair-Id=K1EOR8HYJKSWP1)** [Phone (3a) Pro ](https://d2j3l8bo7dc01w.cloudfront.net/ota_diff_20251027_183806_20251013_140655.zip?Expires=2020920845&Signature=jjwq883k11ZMN0ng-tkJf0nyy7PPFa7LNENnHDUa8S42qtRyD9IQbZ2ZFJF2UtF7raMO-Yy5RSyvOETRasAOHfFD9kQKl1X57gFO500DYnePvmEN5XBC7xUf-nuOrerTZsOkbzPgBs8QpjzOfY6buslicpdPm-k92IlWATO9lRlw6ajLXUnwuNpCdAGxRE~flNDJ6zFZjEpnk6~2vPwveAqVExwJ6o485WFkKqkVa0NlWzWHMBVaPvwknB4gcHFrEuTLBbFdPcZZAfVoyuzzBIThB9WckXFcWhtHdCwWVeoM0iu2j24w5Dj1FIeIyifppv5OMFUYluZ-Zi3o8EyPaA__&Key-Pair-Id=K1EOR8HYJKSWP1) Go to Settings > System > Nothing Beta Hub. Tap Import file and select the package. Follow the on-screen instructions. 💡 Tip: If you see an error, create a folder called Documents in Internal Storage and try again. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Rolling back will factory reset your device and erase all data due to Google’s rollback rules. Please back up everything before proceeding. Nothing cannot accept responsibility for issues caused during rollback. For help, contact customer support.

AnaniClever

How can you upgrade from Android 15 to 16 with possibly almost no visual changes while Android 16 has many features and beautiful UI

NOS 4.0 is too basic

AbelJacob_rNuQY1tFeo

M_BhaveshKiran

The update is truly NOTHING

OHMIC

Rob ⚡️ Whatever I just saw, the changes you guys are making in Nothing OS 4.0

Like The lock screen glimpse and adding some apps is actually not a good idea. You guys are eventually loosing that integrity for the OS for which it was know for (Clean, Bloat free, optimised) .

I know for growth company needs the revenue but not in this way people will start hating the phones due to such things already Phone 3 was trolled for its price but ok everyone compromised but compromising for bloatwares and glimpse is not a good idea ! Nothing OS was not meant for this !

Please it’s a kind request to you that not add this instead focusing on optimization and productivity!

Adding this things will not improve the company growth instead it will be a downfall for company by reducing your loyal customers and new customers.

I’m also a new customer using Phone 3 & I was impressed with the my device usage and performance and especially the NOTHING OS.

PLEASE DON’T DO THAT !

Nothing_User_68

When will we get built in linux terminal app??

IvavUskov

Rob ⚡️ Eh, I liked the icons with red dot

Leopanther

KeertanSalian When updating to OS 4 you don’t lose anything .. but if you want to go back to OS 3, it does a full factory reset. As if you got the phone newly purchased. So if you encounter any annoying bugs and want to opt out of the beta, make sure you do a full backup of the phone.

EricChaney

Why I can’t Update 4.0 ???

Grynd

Rob ⚡️ Love the new icons, looking great imo. Maybe the gallery one could be a bit clearer as right now I can’t see what it is representing.

DhanveerSolanki

eessoonp3 I actually wrote to the nothing customer care for this issue, turns out this is actually a big in the new google play protect services. To fix this I had to go to Settings->Apps->Three dots->show system apps->Google play protect services and uninstall updates. Nothing told me to wait for a new update to resolve this issue

ravindrayadav_FNtedamx3B

previous year nothing has done some good OS updates , they are delivered what they said, but this year I don’t know why I feel like they are making hype with there launches and after that I feel personally for me its little disappointing like Phone 3 less feature for higher price, NOthing OS 4 hyped so much, but not that up to the mark as per nothings standard. no this add lock screen thing. on the other hand all other OS (color OS they improved to the next level). what is happening to nothing………..but I am still positive for Nothing OS 4. 🙏

MrVoid

TejaswiYadav fr

AnikMRIDHA

SarveshHaldikar can’t we just turn it off?

RoshanKuriakose

Rob ⚡️ Where is the update Rob? Still not come to my device yet? When will the stable version be out?

AnikMRIDHA

RoshanKuriakose it’s still in beta till 7th of November, you have to download and install it seperately.

brxx

Some issues with apps notifications, its shows up in my old phone, but not on the nothing 3a.

SailMorye

Rob ⚡️

So Android 16 comes with more smoothness and smart features right , for example the smooth animation and task bars different view . So any changes of Android 16 will be resemble in this update or am I getting wrong. Please correct me

AbhimanyuSaxena_7nRAnaih4y

My question is that my phone build number of my nothing phone 3a has an extra IND after the main build code so will I get the update because it says that device is up to date

hmeroo

Will the big problem with connecting to Android Auto be solved please ?

It is still happening - volcano connection failed in Skoda cars on wired Android Auto ☹️☹️☹️

AbhimanyuSaxena_7nRAnaih4y

I am facing problem in updating my phone 3a. Actually when I imported the downloaded beta file it said import error and even after I fixed this problem it shows in the update section that my device is up to date. In my phone build number there is also a slight differense as there is written IND after suggested build number.Please help me out

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