Nothing OS is a

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(UI) developed by Nothing Technology Limited for Android devices from 2022 running

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and later. It aims to make experience minimal by using dark colored icons on apps, even on those apps which does not support icon packs. It is exclusively made for

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and CMF phones. This skin was first developed for Phone (1).

History

Nothing OS 1.0

On 23 March 2022 during Nothing's keynote speech on their first smartphone, Nothing announced their user interface for Android, Nothing OS.

Nothing OS 1.5

Nothing OS 1.5 was released with version 1.5.2 on 16 February 2023, powered by Android 13. It has improved performance and glyph interface. The update introduces a new weather app, and other features, including improvements to the performance and other

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features, like Android's new QR Code reader, according to ''

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''. It was officially released to the public on 22 February 2023, via a press release by Nothing. Nothing OS 1.5.3 was released on 14 March 2023, bringing support for the Nothing Ear 2. Nothing OS 1.5.4 was released on 5 May 2023, users can send feedback to Nothing about the software experience from within the phone. The Bluetooth functionality in Quick Settings gives quick access to paired devices. Users can now scan UPI QR codes with the camera app and make payments directly.

Nothing OS 2.0

Nothing OS 2.0 was released on 28 August 2023. New features include a monochromatic icon pack and updating the Glyph Interface to version 2. Glyph Torch can be used as a flashlight, and essential Notifications allows select contacts and apps to leave a persistent notification.

Nothing OS 2.5

Nothing OS 2.5 was released on 15 December 2023 based on

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, bringing customization features for wallpapers, new gestures and widgets, and quality of life improvements.

Nothing OS 3.0

Nothing OS 3.0 was released on 19 December 2024 based on

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, new features include shared widgets, Nothing Gallery, and improved quick settings. The update came pre-installed on the Phone 3a/3a Pro.

Nothing OS 3.5

Released in July 2025, Nothing OS 3.5 introduced a suite of enhancements focused on personalization, productivity, and performance. It debuted with the

Phone (3), featuring the new Glyph Matrix interface, a circular dot-matrix

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system that supports Caller ID, Essential Notifications, and generative ringtones with dynamic lighting and vibration effects.The update also added Flip to Record in Essential Space, allowing users to flip the phone face down and long-press the Essential Key to capture meeting notes, which are automatically organized into to-do lists.Camera upgrades included improved HDR, Night Mode, and Snapshot rendering, along with smoother HDR video transitions.Gaming performance was boosted to support 120 FPS in select titles, and system stability was improved with fixes for spatial audio glitches, charging issues, and UI responsiveness.

List of devices

References

{{reflist Custom Android firmware Products from Nothing