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Nothing rolls out stable Android 17 update (Nothing OS 5.0) to Phone (3)
Key points
- Nothing OS 5.0, based on Android 17, is available for Phone (3).
- Update includes redesigned Launcher, Micrographics clock face, and AI tools.
- Other Nothing devices will receive the update by January 2027.
- Phone (3) update released on October 12.
Stable Android 17 Arrives for Phone (3)
Nothing has initiated the stable rollout of Nothing OS 5.0, its Android 17-based operating system, for the Nothing Phone (3). This release follows a beta program that commenced several months prior. Phone (3) owners can access the update via their device settings.
Key Features of Nothing OS 5.0
Nothing OS 5.0 introduces several changes, including a redesigned Launcher, a new Micrographics clock face, and a refreshed design system. The update also brings deeper personalization options, smoother performance, and improvements to Essential AI tools, alongside core Android 17 features.
Rollout Schedule for Other Devices
Nothing has outlined the schedule for other devices to receive the Android 17 update. The Phone (4a) Pro, Phone (4a), Phone (3a) Pro, and Phone (3a) are slated for early November. The Phone (2a) and Phone (2a) Plus will receive the update in mid-November. The Phone (3a) Lite is scheduled for late December, while the Phone (4b) and CMF Phone 2 Pro will get it by mid-January 2027.
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Reporting from
Nothing has begun rolling out its stable Android 17 update, Nothing OS 5.0, to the Nothing Phone (3) after a beta program. The update includes a redesigned Launcher, Micrographics clock face, refreshed design system, and improved Essential AI tools. Other Nothing devices will receive the update through mid-January 2027.