📱 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.

JosefZvolanek

3a Pro update today 28.11?25

Matthias75

It has now arrived in Switzerland as well. 🤩

stanko.z

Slovakia too

xCoNDex

Amazing update! thanks! updating right now from spain, NP3a

KannuGurjar

Nonsense update only 296 mb what change in new tell me shift one plus

RapidZapper

KannuGurjar that’s because you updated from beta which already brought most changes

KannuGurjar

RapidZapper sir not blur and not change notification pannel all same beta update stable update come with new changes but no any change why sir all user want blur why not give

Paranoid101

Smooth and user friendly. Camera post processing also in good condition. Yet the battery draining remains the same.

Good job nothing. Needs more work with battery opt

p21

Nothing for me in france, anyone ?

RapidZapper

p21 it’s rolling out in waves so it should be with you in the coming days

Grynd

p21 Yeah same here

Dimas

kohese nope, im running on beta previously and then update this stable with no issues

ElangovanSenthilkumar

Anyone have issues in AOD, fingerprint under battery percentage is not aligned correctly

hasantowfiqimam

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

Saish_formulaS9

Monish_vvA9DZAfoA thanks for that

damonsmith_mDgqlF5NEc

UK still waiting patiently 🙂

jvronline

damonsmith_mDgqlF5NEc

Still waiting in UK

Jonathan

BriauRoyston

Firmware bot they already mentioned right her

HarshitSaini_wRFiyQmv35

Saif khan Yeahh I also waiting for this

MohammedRabeeh

Monish_vvA9DZAfoA is it necessary to backup photos contats etc

Tusar

Firmware bot why not lockscreen blur effect for 3a ? it’s very bad done by nothing

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