Nothing OS 4.0 | General Release

Zac · 2025-11-21T11:08:00+00:00

https://youtu.be/EIQECQ9UJKQ **Hey Community,** You know when your brain works so well it feels like it’s not working at all? That’s the flow state. Nothing OS 4.0 is made for it. Today, we are officially starting the public rollout of Nothing OS 4.0, powered by Android 16. This update is experience-led, fast, and thoughtfully designed. It builds directly on the foundation of OS 3.0, but strengthens the core experience across speed, consistency, and interaction. From new minimalist icons that help your brain breathe, to interactions that move smoothly at speed, this update is about removing friction. We’ve tightened every part of the system. UI components now follow a more coherent structure, iconography has been refreshed for clarity, and animations have been reworked so navigation feels more responsive. Nothing OS 4.0 is a step focused on fundamentals. Faster responses, cleaner visuals, smoother interactions, and a platform that’s ready for what comes next. ### Refined by You We didn’t get here alone. The Open Beta Test gave us the real-world data we needed to finalise the feature set. OBT builds focused on a limited set of areas so we could isolate issues and prioritise what mattered most. Now, with the full rollout, we are introducing a wider set of refinements based on everything we learned together. * A lot of users highlighted areas where the visual experience could feel more consistent. This led to updated status bar icons, refreshed first-party app icons, deeper Extra Dark Mode coverage, a cleaner lock screen password interface and smoother animations. * Many shared thoughts on multitasking and day-to-day flow. That shaped improvements like a refined Pop-up View with Dual Windows, 2x2 Quick Settings tiles, more widget sizes and the ability to hide apps in the App Drawer. * There was also strong interest in having more glanceable information. This helped bring Live Updates to the lock screen and to the Glyph Interface, making rides, deliveries and timers easier to follow at a glance. Thank you again to everyone who joined the beta and shared your time, thoughts and suggestions. Your input played a meaningful role in shaping this release. ![](https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-11-20/1763671923-99439-workhub-88.png "banner") Here is everything you can expect in Nothing OS 4.0. ### Visuals & Interaction. Calm and Fast. Everything in Nothing OS 4.0 moves smooth... at speed. Interaction physics now carry natural weight and momentum, while visuals have been standardised across the system for a cleaner, more cohesive look. ![](https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-11-20/1763671942-776094-workhub-86.png "banner") **Refreshed First-Party Icons:** Native app icons now feature a cleaner, more minimal design. The home screen feels balanced, modern, and comfortable to use. **Refined Status Bar Icons:** Status bar icons like Wi-Fi, battery, and data indicators now follow a cohesive visual style inspired by Android 16. The simplified layout reduces noise, making status information easier to scan at a glance. ![](https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-11-21/1763714053-92010-adobe-express-20251120-191923-6.gif "banner")**New Lock Screen Clocks:** We have refreshed the clock fonts and style, and introduced two new clock faces. Both feature a futuristic, geek-forward aesthetic that stays true to our bold design language. ![](https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-11-20/1763672507-525819-adobe-express-ns1.gif "banner") **Interaction Animations:** Physics and motion across the system have been refined. The Notification Shade, app transitions, and gestures respond with sharper tactility and depth, making every swipe and tap feel smoother and more natural. **Haptic Feedback at Limits:** Subtle haptic feedback now kicks in at maximum and minimum volume. This gives you an immediate physical response, letting you adjust levels without looking at the screen. ### Functional Flow. Cancel Distractions. We’ve added features designed to keep you focused and efficient. ![](https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-11-20/1763672545-437894-adobe-express-20251120-191923-2-1.gif "banner") G**lyph Progress:** Stay informed without the distraction. Rides, deliveries, and timers now sync across your screen and the Glyph Interface, showing progress through light and motion. Built on Android 16, we are no longer limited to specific applications. We will begin integrating most apps that support this feature into Glyph Progress, rapidly expanding compatibility for the services you use most. ![](https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-11-21/1763718956-622500-workhub-91.png "banner") **Refined Pop-up View:** Multitasking without breaking your flow. Open two floating apps at once and switch between them with simple gestures. This boosts efficiency, letting you handle multiple tasks without losing your place. ![](https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-11-20/1763672593-489986-adobe-express-20251120-191923-4.gif "banner") **Extra Dark Mode:** Enjoy a screen that is gentle on your eyes at night and keeps your battery lasting longer. It delivers deeper blacks, improved contrast, and reduced power consumption for better visibility and comfort in low light. ![](https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-11-21/1763721629-332191-workhub-93.png "banner") **Hidden Icons:** Keep your layout clean. You can now hide any app from your App Drawer without moving it to a Private Space. It declutters your view while keeping less-used apps just a search away. ![](https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-11-20/1763672634-246347-adobe-express-hs3.gif "banner") **More Widget Sizes:** We’ve added 1×1 and 2×1 layouts for Weather, Pedometer, and Screen Time. This lets you slot at-a-glance info into tight spaces or build balanced layouts for a faster scanning and more personal Home screen. **System and App Optimisation:** The new System and Apps Dashboard helps your phone stay smooth and responsive. It shows which apps are running in the background and lets you optimise performance with a single tap. Everything stays fast, efficient and consistent, without you having to think about it. **Universal Search Settings:** Search results can now be filtered to show exactly what you want, making it faster to find what you need. ### Creativity. Unlock Your Flow. Now that you have headspace, take your mind to Playground. This is the biggest leap in Nothing OS history. It is a world of creativity where an idea is all you need. ![](https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-11-20/1763672765-443753-chat-version-2.png "banner") **Essential Apps (Playground):** Create your own widgets by simply chatting with AI. No coding required. AI does the hard work to bring your ideas to life instantly. **Widget Drawer:** A new, organized view for all the widgets you build or collect from the community. It keeps your creative tools organized so you can find, swap, and share widgets effortlessly. Your phone becomes a canvas that is personal, creative, and uniquely yours. ### Privacy. Transparent Intelligence. As we introduce more AI, we ensure you stay in control. ![](https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-11-21/1763714568-300383-adobe-express-20251120-191923-9.gif "banner") AI Status Hints & Usage Dashboard helps you see exactly when an LLM is active right in your status bar and track usage in the dashboard. This gives you total transparency and peace of mind, knowing exactly when and how AI is working for you. ### Phone (3) Exclusives For Phone (3) users, NOS 4.0 unlocks deeper hardware integration: ![](https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-11-21/1763713095-525914-adobe-express-20251120-191923-5.gif "banner") **Glyph Mirror Selfie:** Capture a Matrix-style reflection of yourself via the Glyph Interface. An extra Glyph Mirror selfie can be saved directly to the Gallery, making it easy to share your cool selfies with friends or use them as your social profile picture. **Smarter Flip to Glyph:** Choose between Vibrate or Silent modes when you flip your phone face down. This gives you the right level of awareness for the moment, whether you need total focus or subtle notifications. **Flip to Glyph AOD:** The Glyph Matrix’s AOD now activates only when Flip to Glyph is enabled. This reduces unnecessary battery use and better reflects real-world behaviour, since the back of the phone isn’t visible during everyday use. **Pocket Mode**: The Glyph Matrix now automatically disables in your pocket. This saves battery and prevents accidental triggers, so your phone is ready when you are. **New Glyph Toys:** Two new time-themed toys. Hourglass helps you visualise the passage of time, while Lunar Cycle shows the real position of the moon above you. ### Essential Memory. Your Second Brain. ![](https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-11-20/1763672815-185225-n-essmem-169.png "banner") With Nothing OS 4.0, Essential Memory becomes the next step in how Essential Space and Essential Search work together. Until now, Essential Space stored what you saved. With Memory, it starts to build an understanding of your captures. Anything you save in Essential Space becomes a memory your phone can recognise and recall when you need it. Ask naturally and your phone brings back the moment you captured. Say you save a poster from a design fair you want to attend and tag it “April events”. Later, you ask, “Is there anything interesting happening next month?”. Essential Search brings it back instantly. Space keeps it, Memory understands it, and Search retrieves it. Everything works together as one intuitive system. Essential Memory arrives soon with the next Essential Space update. ### Rollout Status: Nothing OS 4.0 begins rolling out today starting with Phone (3) and will expand to the rest of the Nothing smartphone lineup over the coming weeks, and to CMF smartphones by the end of the year. Phone (3a) Lite will follow early next year Let your mind flow.

PrasannaD

starofdestruction

May after 1 week to 2week later

DAKSHKAUSHIK_jnF6fvfUbq

It’s disappointing that there’s been no update for the Nothing Phone 3a Pro even after more than a week. I paid nearly 35k for this device, expecting regular updates, but that hasn’t been the case. I used to use the OnePlus 13, which I handed down to my younger brother, and I decided to try the Nothing Phone. However, it’s been six or seven months now, and I must admit, I’m quite disappointed with my choice so far.

RobIgo

DAKSHKAUSHIK_jnF6fvfUbq the update was never promised to anything other than the NP3 straight away, and it’s a staggered roll out so not all NP3 users (including myself) have it yet. I know it’s frustrating but hey it’s coming. I’m as keen as the next person but it will be worth it!

Mukundh28

DAKSHKAUSHIK_jnF6fvfUbq

Um, chill out bruh. In London (which is where the HQ of Nothing is located), it’s still 27th Nov so not a week since the launch of 4.0 OS. The 3a Pro is supposed to get an update in November anyway, so you’ll prolly get it before the 30th. Have some patience smh.

Teddy2606

RobIgo yup. I haven’t got it either. It’s the week mark tomorrow.

RobIgo

Teddy2606 Well it’s been a week now…. and still NOTHING… aarrgghh… c’mon guys when you say “Rolling out from xx date” you don’t expect it to take over a week 😞

MedoIbrahim_HKpW9W52kJ

J’arrive pas a joindre le nothing os 4.0 /version générale

AndreaAronica

AbiS_MjZL72iTVk thank you so much for the suggestion. I appreciate it 🙏🏻

Deepakpurohit

AbiS_MjZL72iTVk well said

AndreaAronica

AbiS_MjZL72iTVk amen to that

BriauRoyston

Daniel Its not about question sir when releasing update make sure all the phones will get together not like flagship first then mid range! I understand nothing is still young but people will get upset 3a Series Came First so that’s totally not acceptable to release only for 3 yes i accept it’s flagship not a flagshipy for me still better invation from half bitten fruit

MubeenAhmed

I’m not asking for the release date of the stable OS for the 3a series. But honestly, if this is how long it takes for this year’s mid-range hero, I’m scared to imagine what Nothing OS 5 will look like next year… maybe we’ll need a calendar with extra months. 😅

XiaoYan

starofdestruction hey dude if u know anything Abt the release date of phone 2a pls inform me

RajibPuran

When Nothing OS 4.0 will roll out for CMF Phone 2 Pro

mangesh_24FKmlGRnM

RohitPakalapati

how about fixing basic functions like search in app drawer with essential search, then go about changing the world, its been forever since the 4.0 stable beta released but this thing is not fixed…so may be little less fancy words will do with fixing a basic messed up function

Temico

RobIgo dude, dont mean to be rude, but do you know how much work it takes to make a os, especially for a small team like nothing, since every phone have different components it will take time, i know you are waiting, and i am waiting too, but stuff takes time so please be patient ✌️

Mukundh28

RobIgo It’s like 10 AM over at the Nothing office so wait for some time maybe they’ll rollout the update in a few hours

khansubhan99666

can anyone tell Can anyone tell me when will the update for 3a come because it’s been a week and there is no news yet.

jamshi993

Temico It’s not about emotions — we paid for a phone that includes regular updates. If the team is small, Nothing should increase manpower or reduce new product launches, not make customers wait endlessly.

I’m using multiple Nothing products myself — Phone 2, Phone 2a, Phone 3a, CMF Watch Pro, CMF Buds Pro 2 — and I recommended the brand to 11 of my friends who also bought Nothing products because of my suggestion. Now even they are blaming me for recommending the brand.

I’m stuck with bugs for 50+ days, no beta update, no stable update, no security patch, and my complaints were closed without any real resolution. We’re not asking for anything extra — just the updates and support we were promised.

fahimhassan273339

There should be improvements in the camera app there is lack of colour science in different lenses for example in 2x telephone to primary camera and ultrawide the colours different the colours are in cold tone in primary camera and in telephoto it’s warm tone and the ultrawide camere is very bad ( Np3a).

JakubL

Mukundh28

Is there any information from Nothing indicating that they are releasing the update today?

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