Nothing expands Android 17 rollout to four additional Phone models
Following an earlier release for the Nothing Phone (3), the company is now extending the stable version of Nothing OS 5.0, built on Android 17, to the Nothing Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro, Phone (3a), and Phone (3a) Pro.
The update will be distributed in phases, meaning not all users will receive it simultaneously. Users can manually check for the update within their device settings under System > System update. It is recommended to back up data prior to installation, and users may experience increased power consumption and warmth during the update process, which should return to normal upon completion.
Common enhancements across all four models include a dedicated Glyph app, a redesigned Quick Settings and notification panel, improved home screen icon organization, and a new status bar indicator for sensitive data. Users will also find a translucent launcher theme, new lock screen clock faces, customizable color options, the Geist typeface, and a refreshed Settings UI.
Further additions encompass new Collector and Away Time widgets, a Glyph Timer widget, an expanded Dark theme, adjustable Enhanced HDR brightness, Noto 3D Emoji integration in Gboard, refined Live Updates, and simplified Bluetooth connectivity.
The Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro receive new Tuning features with seven adjustable effects, updated Presets, video Filters and Tuning support, and Dual-view Video. The Phone (4a) and (4a) Pro gain Dual-view Video and faster Essential Voice transcriptions. All four devices benefit from a refreshed Camera UI and improvements to recording, zoom, close-up shooting, and QR code scanning.
The Nothing Phone (2a) and Phone (2a) Plus are scheduled to receive the update in mid-November, followed by the Phone (3a) Lite in late December, and the Phone (4b) and CMF Phone 2 Pro in mid-January.
Source
“Nothing Phone (4a), (4a) Pro, (3a), and (3a) Pro are now receiving the stable update to Android 17”
Read the original report ↗This story is an AI-assisted version of the original report, checked and edited by the Plainwire desk before publication. Read our editorial policy · Report an error
Read next
Shark concerns lead to swim cancellation at Noosa Triathlon
The annual Noosa Triathlon in Queensland was significantly altered this year after multiple shark sightings prompted officials to cancel the swim…
Related
Caught up in five lines
The Brief: the day’s biggest stories, written by our desk at and .