Nothing has officially unveiled Nothing OS 5.0.
The update adds a redesigned homescreen with new app icons, wallpaper-based colors, and transparent widgets.
It also introduces new clock faces and updated layouts across Settings, Camera, Gallery, and the Status Bar.
Other new features include:
Nothing OS 5.0 also brings Android 17 features, including separate Notifications and Quick Settings, improved Quick Share, updated privacy controls, and a redesigned Recents screen.
| Model | Open Beta | General Release |
|---|---|---|
| Phone (3) | Aug. 26 | Mid-Oct. |
| Phone (4a) Pro | Early Sept. | Early Nov. |
| Phone (4a) | Late Sept. | Early Nov. |
| Phone (3a) Pro | Late Sept. | Early Nov. |
| Phone (3a) | Late Sept. | Early Nov. |
| Phone (2a) | Mid-Oct. | Mid-Nov. |
| Phone (2a) Plus | Mid-Oct. | Mid-Nov. |
| Phone (3a) Lite | — | Late Dec. |
| Phone (4b) | Mid-Dec. | Mid-Jan. |
| CMF Phone 2 Pro | — | Mid-Jan. |
On the other hand, the Phone (1), Phone (2), and CMF Phone 1 are all ineligible to receive Nothing OS 5.0 as they have reached the end of major software support.
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