Nothing smartphones will begin receiving the Android 17 update (customized inside Nothing OS 3.5) in November 2026, starting with the flagship Nothing Phone (3) and mid-range Nothing Phone (4b), followed by the Phone (2a) Plus in December 2026.
Known for its clean, bloatware-free stock Android aesthetic and interactive Glyph lighting integration, Nothing commits to 3 years of Android OS upgrades and 4 years of bi-monthly security updates across all smartphone lines.
Nothing OS 3.5 (Android 17) Rollout Schedule
| Nothing Phone Model | Open Beta Access | Stable Android 17 Release |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing Phone (3) | November 2026 | December 2026 |
| Nothing Phone (4b) | November 2026 | January 2027 |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus / (2a) | December 2026 | February 2027 |
| Nothing Phone (2) | January 2027 | February 2027 |
Key Features Coming in Nothing OS 3.5
- Glyph Interface 3.0: Customizable per-app LED progress bars and notification animations.
- Lock Screen Widgets: Android 17 lock screen customization styled with Nothing’s signature dot-matrix font.
- Enhanced Privacy Sandbox: Integrated Android 17 app permissions and photo picker privacy upgrades.
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