Your Nothing Phone (3) can get Android 17 now
Nothing started the stable Android 17 update, called Nothing OS 5.0, on the Phone (3). Other models follow from November to January.
Nothing is sending a big software update to its Phone (3) today. It brings the newest Android and a fresh look. Other Nothing phones get it between November and January.
Hype check
Quieter than it deserves. This one matters more than the coverage suggests.
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Why it matters
Phone (3) owners can update today. Owners of other Nothing phones have a date to plan around.
Try it if you own a Phone (3).
The details
- The update is in Settings > System > System update on the Phone (3).
- Nothing lists a redesigned Launcher, a Micrographics clock face and improved Essential AI tools.
- Phone (4a) and (3a) series: early November. Phone (2a) series: mid-November.
- Phone (3a) Lite: late December. Phone (4b) and CMF Phone 2 Pro: mid-January.
- The rollout is staged, so the update may reach your phone a little later than others.
Receipts
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