As promised a few days ago, today Nothing has started rolling out the update to Nothing OS 4.0, which is based on Android 16. This follows a rather lengthy beta testing period.
The update is going out to the Nothing Phone (3) first, just as we expected. The company says other Nothing and CMF devices will follow, but isn’t committing to a specific timeframe for any other model at the moment.
The update brings deeper Flip to Glyph controls, a refined Pocket Mode, and new Glyph Toys (Hourglass and Lunar Cycle) to the Nothing Phone (3), while Mirror Selfie now lets you save the original photo as an extra image in your Gallery.
Nothing Phone (3) 5G
- 256GB 12GB RAM
$ 639.00
- 512GB 16GB RAM
$ 719.00
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Those are all the new bits specific to the Phone (3). The rest of the changelog, which you can see below, will be shared with other devices.
- Live Updates deliver real-time ride, delivery, and timer information directly to your screen and the Glyph Interface, unifying lock-screen, notification, and light-based cues so you can track progress instantly without opening an app.
- Any app that supports Android 16’s Live Updates feature will now start supporting Nothing’s Glyph Progress feature. This means Nothing can support far more apps than before.
- A refined Extra Dark Mode deepens blacks, improves contrast, and reduces power use across the system.
- It brings a calmer, more focused look to Notifications, Quick Settings, and the App Drawer, enhancing both comfort and visibility in low light.
- It now extends to first-party apps like Essential Space and Launcher, with wider integration to follow.
- Nothing OS 4.0 enhances how the system feels in motion. Every touch, swipe, and gesture now responds with more depth and tactility.
- Haptic Feedback at Volume Limits – When adjusting the volume, subtle haptic feedback now appears at the maximum and minimum points. It gives you an immediate, physical response, even when you are not looking at the screen.
- App Open and Close Animations – Opening and closing apps now feels smoother and more immersive. The home screen background gently scales in or out, creating a sense of depth and connection that makes every transition feel alive.
- Improved Notification Interactions – Each movement carries a subtle sense of weight and rebound, creating a smooth, responsive flow throughout the interface.
- More Widget Sizes – Design your home screen your way. New 1×1 and 2×1 layouts for Weather, Pedometer and Screen Time let you build a balanced setup that surfaces what matters most while keeping the space minimal.
- Pop-up View – You can now open two floating apps at once and switch between them with simple gestures. Swipe up from the bottom to minimize or pull down to expand to full screen.
- Hidden Icons – Keep your layout clean and personal. You can hide any app from your App Drawer while keeping access just a swipe away. It is an easy way to simplify your home screen and create a setup that reflects your style.
As with all software updates, this one’s likely to go out in stages too, so if your Nothing Phone (3) hasn’t yet notified you about it, fret not for it is on the way. All you need to do is wait a few days and it will reach you.
