“Nothing OS 4.0 Rolls Out With Android 16, AI Dashboard & Fresh UI for Phone 3a Series”
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Android 16-Based Update Begins Rolling Out
Nothing has officially kicked off the stable rollout of Nothing
OS 4.0, its newest software version built on Android 16, for the Phone
3a and Phone 3a Pro. The update brings a refreshed interface,
redesigned system icons, deeper AI controls, an upgraded Essential Space, and
several quality-of-life improvements across the UI.
The company confirmed on its community forum that version B4.0-251118-1551
is now being delivered in phases. Users can manually check for the latest
package by heading to
Settings → System → System Update.
Major Changes in Nothing OS 4.0
AI Usage Dashboard
A new AI Usage Dashboard gives users more visibility
into how large-model AI tools operate inside Essential Space. This offers
improved transparency and greater control over when and how AI processes run.
Enhanced App Management
Nothing OS 4.0 introduces the ability to hide apps
directly from both the Home Screen and App Drawer.
Hidden apps can be viewed under:
Home Screen → App Drawer → Hidden Icons
Widget Improvements
Several widgets have been updated with additional size
options, including:
- Weather
- Pedometer
- Screen
Time
Quick Settings tiles now widely support a 2x2 layout
for better organization.
Performance and Functional Updates
The update boosts startup performance, improves the Flip
to Record feature, and introduces early versions of Playground (Alpha)
and Essential Apps (Alpha).
Design & UI Upgrades
Refreshed Visual Elements
Nothing OS 4.0 adds:
- Reimagined
Nothing app icons
- Smoother
transition animations
- Updated
status bar elements
- Two
new lock-screen clock designs
A new Extra Dark Mode can be enabled via:
Settings → Display → Dark theme → Extra dark mode
Glyph & Camera Enhancements
The update also includes:
- The
option to decide whether Flip to Glyph triggers Silent Mode or
Vibrate
- Glyph
Progress integration with Android 16’s Live Update notifications
- Camera
feature enhancements including new presets, filters, watermarks, Motion
Photos, and a refined interface
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