Nothing has expanded the rollout of its Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 stable update to two additional smartphones — the Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro. This update brings powerful AI features, smoother performance, refreshed visuals, and major camera upgrades, further enhancing the user experience across the Nothing ecosystem.
🔹 Nothing OS 4.0: Full Changelog and Key Upgrades
1. New Features
AI Usage Dashboard
Tracks AI large-model usage in Essential Space for enhanced privacy transparency.
Path: Settings > Intelligence toolkit > AI usage.
Hide Apps Easily
Hide apps directly from the home screen or app drawer.
Path: Home screen > App drawer > Hidden icons.
Search Scope Management
Customize App Drawer search results to show only the content you want.
Widget Size Enhancements
Additional size options for Weather, Pedometer, and Screen Time widgets.
Quick Settings Improvements
Most tiles now support the compact 2×2 layout.
Enhanced Pop-Up View
Now supports two floating icons, making multitasking easier.
App Startup Optimisation
Speeds up app launch times.
Path: Settings > Apps > App optimisation.
2. Essential Innovations
Flip to Record Upgrade
Capture photos and add notes while recording, all stored together in Essential Space.
Playground (Alpha)
Explore community-made creations like Essential Apps, Camera Presets, and EQ Profiles.
Essential Apps (Alpha)
Access AI-powered, community-crafted apps designed for creativity and productivity.
3. Visual Enhancements
Fully redesigned Nothing app icons.
Updated status bar icons for clearer visibility.
Two new lock screen clock faces in Customisation.
Extra Dark Mode for a deeper, more immersive experience.
Path: Settings > Display > Dark theme > Extra dark mode.
Smoother transition animations throughout the UI.
4. Glyph Interface Improvements
New option to select whether Flip to Glyph switches to Silent or Vibrate mode.
Glyph Progress now uses Android 16’s Live Update notifications for better third-party compatibility.
5. Camera Enhancements
Presets: Updated with new trending styles.
Filters: Intensity adjustments + new exclusive ‘Stretch’ style.
Motion Photos: Longer capture duration and audio support.
Watermarks: New Nothing-branded watermarks and artistic frame options.
Interface: Refreshed camera UI with optimized interactions.
🔄 Rollout Information
The Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 update is currently rolling out to a limited number of Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro users. A broader rollout will follow once the initial phase shows no major issues.
⚠️ Before Updating:
Ensure Essential Space is updated to the latest version.
Back up your data to avoid potential data loss.
💶 Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Pricing
256GB + 12GB RAM: ~€380.48
(Prices may vary by region and retailer.)
