Nothing OS 4.0 Android 16 Update Launch Date Timeline, Expected Features, And More Details

With the Nothing Phone (3) now officially launched, users are already looking forward to the next big software update. That comes in the form of Nothing OS 4.0, based on Android 16. While the device currently ships with Nothing OS 3.5 (based on Android 15), the brand has dropped a clear teaser about when the next major update is expected. Here's everything we know so far about the Nothing OS 4.0 Android 16 Update.

Nothing OS 4.0 Android 16 Update

Nothing OS 4.0 will be the company’s customised version of Android 16, the latest version of Google’s operating system, which has already rolled out to Pixel devices. Nothing’s upcoming software version aims to bring not only Android’s core upgrades but also new features and refinements from Nothing’s design-first UI approach.

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— Teknovist (@Teknovist) July 1, 2025

Carl Pei, CEO and Founder of Nothing, confirmed during the Phone (3) launch event that Nothing OS 4.0 is actively in development and will roll out later this autumn. This lines up with the typical Android update cycle and Google’s release timeline.

Nothing OS 4.0 Android 16 Update Launch Date Timeline

While an exact date hasn’t been shared yet, Carl Pei revealed that Nothing OS 4.0 will begin rolling out sometime between September and November 2025. If Nothing follows its previous release patterns, the update may first roll out as a public beta, followed by a wider stable release a few weeks later.

The Nothing Phone (3) will be the first device to receive the update, being called the brand’s “first true flagship.” Older devices like the Phone (2a) and Phone (2) are expected to follow shortly after.

 

 

 

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Here’s a quick glance at the timeline:

• July 2025: Nothing Phone (3) launch with OS 3.5 (Android 15)
• Sept–Nov 2025: Nothing OS 4.0 (Android 16) rollout expected
• Beta version may arrive for testers before the stable build

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Nothing OS 4.0 Android 16 Update Features (Expected)

While the company hasn’t detailed all of OS 4.0’s features yet, a few things can be expected based on Google’s Android 16 announcements and Nothing’s past updates:

• Improved privacy controls and notification management.
• Smoother animations and improved battery efficiency.
• Potential new Glyph Interface features for Phone (3).
• More customisation options in the Quick Settings and Lock Screen.
• Channel Hop and Essential Space integration across devices.
• Enhanced multi-device connectivity and better Fast Pair support.

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With five years of OS updates and seven years of security patches, Nothing seems committed to long-term support. As more information is confirmed, we can expect feature reveals closer to the beta launch.

Image Credits:  Nothing

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