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Nothing OS 5.0 Open Beta for Android 17 Rolls Out to Nothing Phone (4a) and (3a) Series
Key points
- Nothing OS 5.0 open beta released for Phone (4a), (3a) Pro, and (3a).
- Update includes visual UI changes, new widgets, and camera app updates.
- A dedicated Glyph app for light controls is also part of the beta.
- Official Android 17 build for these devices is expected in early November.
Nothing OS 5.0 Beta Availability
Nothing has launched the Nothing OS 5.0 open beta for the Nothing Phone (4a), Phone (3a) Pro, and Phone (3a). This beta program allows users of these devices to experience Android 17 ahead of its official release. The Phone (3a) Lite is not included in this initial rollout but is expected to gain access later in the year.
New Features and Updates
The Android 17 package for Nothing phones introduces several changes. It includes visual updates to the system UI and animations. Users will also find new widgets, updates to the camera application, and a dedicated Glyph app for controlling light features. These additions were previously available in the beta for the Nothing Phone (3).
Release Schedule Adherence
Nothing is proceeding according to its previously announced schedule for Android 17 updates. The company had outlined its release plan when the first open beta was launched, and the current rollout aligns with that timeline. Following the Phone (4a) and (3a) series, the Phone (2a) and Phone (2a) Plus are slated to receive beta access in October.
Upcoming Official Release
The official Android 17 build for the Phone (4a) and Phone (3a) series is anticipated to be pushed out in early November. The complete rollout of the official Android 17 update across all eligible Nothing devices is projected to conclude by January 2027.
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Reporting from
Nothing has released the Nothing OS 5.0 open beta, based on Android 17, for its Phone (4a), Phone (3a) Pro, and Phone (3a) devices. This update brings UI changes, new widgets, camera app updates, and a dedicated Glyph app, aligning these models with the Phone (3)'s beta access.