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Nothing OS 5.0 (Android 17) rolls out to Nothing 4a and 3a series phones
Key points
- Nothing OS 5.0 (Android 17) is rolling out to Nothing 3a and 4a series.
- Update includes a new Glyph app and split-mode Quick Settings.
- Features bulk icon management, new widgets, and camera UI refresh.
- Adds Dual-view Video mode and AI Processing status indicator.
Nothing OS 5.0 Reaches More Devices
Nothing OS 5.0, which integrates Android 17, is now being distributed to Nothing Phone (3a), Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Nothing Phone (4a), and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro devices worldwide. This follows its initial rollout to Nothing Phone (3) models a few weeks prior, extending the update to Nothing's more budget-oriented smartphone lines.
The update is being released in batches, meaning not all users will receive it simultaneously. Users can check for the update manually through their system settings if the automatic notification has not yet appeared.
Key New Features and Interface Changes
Nothing OS 5.0 introduces several new functionalities and user interface adjustments. A dedicated Glyph app now manages Glyph Interface features with a revised UI. Quick Settings gains a split mode option, allowing for separate notification and Quick Settings access.
Home screen organization is improved with bulk icon management. Three new widgets—Collector, Away Time, and Glyph Timer—are also available for use.
Visual and Camera Enhancements
The update includes a new system-wide Translucent theme and expanded lock screen customization options. The camera user interface has been refreshed, and a new Dual-view Video mode allows simultaneous recording using both the front and rear cameras.
Additionally, a yellow AI Processing status indicator has been implemented to notify users when the phone is processing AI-related data.
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Reporting from
Nothing OS 5.0, based on Android 17, is now rolling out globally to Nothing Phone (3a), (3a) Pro, (4a), and (4a) Pro models. This update introduces a new Glyph app, split-mode Quick Settings, bulk icon management, and new widgets, along with a refreshed camera UI and a Dual-view Video mode.