Nothing sparks buzz with the Nothing OS 4 release. The open beta drops today, October 1, 2025, based on Android 16. It targets Nothing Phone (3), Nothing Phone (2), Nothing Phone (2a), and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus. Users snag AI tools, camera tweaks, and smoother vibes. Nothing sticks to its September promise. So, dive into the Nothing OS 4 release details for upgrades and perks.
Nothing OS 4 Release: Eligible Phones And Builds
Nothing expands the Nothing OS 4 release to four models. Check your build matches before jumping in. This ensures smooth installs. The beta wraps registrations by October 14. Grab it via Nothing’s Beta Updates Hub app.
Also Read: Nothing OS 3.5: Features, Eligible Devices, All Details!
Spot your device in this table:
| Model | Build Number |
|---|---|
| Phone (3) | Metroid-V3.5-250911-2112 |
| Phone (2) | Pong-V3.2-250917-1451 |
| Phone (2a) | Pacman-V3.2-250904-1648 |
| Phone (2a) Plus | PacmanPro-V3.2-250904-1704 |
Download the APK from Nothing Community. Install from Downloads. Head to Settings > System > Nothing Beta Hub. Tap “Join Beta.” Hit “Go to Update.” If stuck, check System updates manually.
Fresh Features And Fixes
The Nothing OS 4 release packs punchy updates. Phone (3) owners get an AI usage dashboard in Essential Space. It tracks large model activity for transparency. All devices score bug squashes and tweaks.
Key highlights:
- “Stretch” camera preset on Phone (2), (2a), (2a) Plus—teams with photographer Jordan Hemingway for rich shadows and highlights.
- Pop-up View with dual floating icons for quick switches.
- Two new lock screen clock faces.
- 2×2 Quick Settings tiles support.
- Extra Dark Mode under Settings > Display > Dark theme.
- System app optimization boosts startup speeds (Settings > Apps > App optimisation).
- Better lock screen, Always-on Display, brightness, camera stability, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and overall system.
Essential Apps go live. Build AI widgets in Playground. Share with Camera Presets and EQ Profiles. Phone (3) handles six widgets; others cap at two for stability.
Are you still browsing through your broken screen? Don’t worry! Book at-home mobile phone screen repair with Cashify—an affordable and one-stop destination for all your mobile phone needs. In case you break your screen within 1 month of repair, we will replace your screen again—for FREE.
