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Nothing OS 4.0 Based on Android 16 Teased Ahead of Rollout

Highlights

Nothing OS 4.0 based on Android 16 is set to roll out later this autumn with the Nothing Phone (3) leading the update cycle.
Teaser video highlights redesigned icons and a refined interface, positioning the update as both “refined” and “redefined.”
CEO Carl Pei hinted at a special program for early adopters, sparking speculation about possible beta access.

Nothing has officially teased the arrival of the Nothing OS 4.0 update. (Image credit – Nothing)

At the time of Nothing Phone (3) launch in early July this year, the company confirmed it would roll out the update “later this autumn.” Google officially launched Android 16 back in June. So, it is no surprise that Phone (3) is expected to be the first device to receive the new software.

Now, Nothing has begun teasing Nothing OS 4.0, which is built on Android 16. A short teaser video shared on the brand’s social media platforms gives a quick look at the redesigned icons and emphasises that the new update will be both “refined” and “redefined.”

As expected, the Nothing Phone (3) will lead the rollout. However, the Nothing Phone (1) won’t be eligible since it has already reached the end of its promised three years of software support after its launch in July 2022.

That said, Nothing CEO Carl Pei has hinted at something for early adopters. He revealed that the company is working on “a program” specifically for “day-one users” of the Phone (1), though he didn’t provide further details. This has sparked speculation that the Phone (1) could potentially get Android 16 in some form, possibly as a beta program.

While longtime users of Nothing’s debut device would certainly welcome such a move, Pei hasn’t made any firm commitments yet. For now, Nothing Phone (1) owners will have to wait and see if the company decides to extend Android 16 support beyond its original promise.

FAQs

Q1. Which Nothing phone will get the Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 first?

Answer. The Nothing Phone (3) is expected to be the first device to receive Nothing OS 4.0, which is built on Android 16, later this autumn.

Q2. Will the Nothing Phone (1) receive the Android 16 update?

Answer. Officially, the Phone (1) is not eligible as it has reached the end of its 3-year support cycle. However, Carl Pei hinted at a special program for early adopters, sparking speculation about possible beta access.

Q3. What changes are teased in Nothing OS 4.0?

Answer. A teaser video highlights redesigned icons and a refreshed interface, with the update described as both “refined” and “redefined” by the company.