Nothing Phone (4a) and (3a) series get stable Android 17
The update brings Nothing OS 5.0 to four phones and arrives gradually, depending on the user.
Four Nothing phones are now getting a new version of Android. It has a fresh look and camera features. It reaches each person at a different time.
Hype check
Quieter than it deserves. This one matters more than the coverage suggests.
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Why it matters
If you own one of these phones, the new look and features have arrived or are on their way.
Watch: the rollout is gradual, so yours may be a little late.
The details
- It covers Phone (4a), (4a) Pro, (3a) and (3a) Pro, after Phone (3) received it earlier this month.
- New: a Glyph app, Quick Settings separated from notifications, and a three-colour indicator for sensitive access, location and AI processing.
- Camera changes differ: dual-view video on all four, plus extra tuning and filters on the 3a series.
- The rollout is staggered; check Settings > System > System update, and back up first.
- Next: Phone (2a) and (2a) Plus in mid-November, Phone (3a) Lite in late December.
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