Nothing has launched the Nothing Open Beta 4.0 Based on Android 16. With this, the company launches the first major update of the year for its most recent catalog, with special emphasis on functions of the practice and design adjustments. However, the small print leaves two very popular models outside this first wave: The Nothing Phone 3A and Nothing Phone 3a Prowhich will receive beta in October.
For users, the news is relevant for two reasons. First, because Android 16 land already in the Nothing Phone (3), Nothing Phone (2), Nothing Phone (2a) and Nothing Phone (2a) Plusadvancing system news and improving performance, connectivity and camera. Second, because Nothing begins to display its “essential” bet, a set of AI tools with widgets generated by AI that can be created and shared from a new Playground. If you have one of the compatible models, you can try it under your responsibility, since it is a beta. It is not necessary to register previously.
Mobile compatible with Nothing Os 4.0 Beta
The open beta of Nothing os 4.0 It can be installed on the following devices:
They are left out, for now, The Nothing Phone 3A and Nothing Phone 3a Prowhose open beta will arrive In October. The veteran Nothing Phone (1) Nor enter the program. If you are in one of the models Compatiblethe update is distributed as OTA After registering in the test program.
Key novelties: AI, Essential apps and system improvements
The first compilation of Nothing os 4.0 It arrives with visible changes and others of “background” that improve the daily experience:
- Essential apps and playground: Creation of Widgets with Ia From the mobile, ready to fix the desk and share with the community. In it Nothing Phone (3) They can be used until 6 widgetsand in the rest of the models, up to 2 (Temporary limit designed to ensure performance).
- Ia use panel at Nothing Phone (3): A IA control panel in the essential space that gives Transparency on the activity of the models that operate on the device.
- Camera: The preset arrives «Stretch» (Created with the photographer Jordan Hemingway) to the Nothing Phone (2), Nothing Phone (2nd) and Nothing Phone (2a) Pluswith richer and high light shadows extended for a more cinematographic look.
- Interface and Settings: new Pop -up view with Two floating icons To change app faster, Two watches new for the lock screen and 2 × 2 tiles in Quick Settings to gain density without losing readability.
- Accessibility: Extra Dark Mode that further darkens the interface (adjustments> screen> dark theme> Extra dark mode).
- Performance and stability: Apps starting optimizations A system level (Settings> apps> Apps optimization), better Chamber stability, Bluetooth, Wi -Fi and general improvements in blocking and AOD function (always on display).
These changes have a tangible impact on the daily use of the device: more control over the AI we use, more agile multitasking and an impulse to the most creative photography thanks to the new preset.
How to install the nothing beta os 4.0 (and deadlines)
Installing the beta is simple, but it is convenient back up Before starting. The steps are:
- Download the APK of the Nothing Beta Updates Hub On your mobile.
- Go to Settings> System> Nothing Beta Hub.
- Touches “Unite the beta” And, after registration, click “Go to update” To download the OTA.
If the button fails, check manually ADJUSTMENTS> System> System updates. The Registration window For this beta It closes on October 14, 2025; Then new highs will not be accepted. If you need to return to the stable (Nothing os 3.5), there is Rollback packages For each model, but they will restore the phone to their factory status.
Previous requirements
To join, Nothing asks from the latest stable version available on each mobile (for example, Metroid -V3.5 in it Nothing Phone (3) either Pong -V3.2 in it Nothing Phone (2)). After updating to that base, you can already jump to the beta.
An update focused on the AI that marks the direction of Nothing
Nothing is accelerating its integration of The useful Without abandoning Android: Nothing os 4.0 It is, in essence, Android 16 with an addition of functions and very own design. If you have one of the compatible models, do you dare to try the beta or do you prefer to wait for the stable version? What do you think that Nothing Phone 3A have to wait a few weeks?
