- On Wednesday, January 29, 2026, Nothing released the official stable major update for “Nothing OS 4.0,” the new generation version of its custom OS based on “Android 16,” for the “Phone (3a) Lite”—the brand’s first entry-level smartphone announced in Japan on January 7, 2026.
- The official “Nothing OS 4.0” major update for the “Phone (3a) Lite” introduces many of Nothing’s unique new features in addition to the new features provided in “Android 16.”
- Following the major update, the software version will be updated to “Nothing OS B4.0-260116-1904.”
On Thursday, January 29, 2026, British venture “Nothing Technologies Limited (Nothing)” released the official “Nothing OS 4.0” major update—the new generation of its “Nothing OS” custom software based on the new “Android 16” OS—for the “Phone (3a) Lite.” This model is a new addition to the “Phone (3)” series and the brand’s first entry-level smartphone, which was announced in Japan on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
With the rollout of the “Nothing OS 4.0” official major update for the “Phone (3a) Lite,” it means that the “Nothing OS 4.0” stable update has now been delivered to all Nothing and CMF by Nothing Android devices, with the exception of the “Phone (1).”
The official “Nothing OS 4.0” major update for the “Phone (3a) Lite” includes many of Nothing’s proprietary new features alongside the new features introduced in “Android 16.” After the major update, the software version will be updated to “Nothing OS B4.0-260116-1904.”
| ■ New Features |
| 🤖 Added an AI usage dashboard that automatically tracks large language model usage when using “Essential Space” to increase privacy transparency. 🕶️ Apps can now be hidden directly from the home screen and app drawer. 📰 Added “Important Notifications” item to settings. 🤫 Added a setting to “Glyph Interface” that allows you to choose whether to switch the phone to silent mode or vibration mode via Flip to Glyph. 🔍 Search range in the app drawer can now be managed. 📏 Added size options for Weather / Pedometer / Screen Time widgets. ↔️ “Quick Settings Tiles” now support 2×2 size. 🟢 Added support for two floating icons in popup view to facilitate easier switching. 🔔 Different ringtones can now be set for dual SIMs. ⚡ System upgrades now support app optimization to improve startup speed. |
| ■ Essential Innovations |
| 🛝 “Playground (Alpha)“: Experience unique creations by the community, including essential apps, Glyph toys, camera presets, and EQ profiles. 🪀 “Essential Apps (Alpha)”: Community-developed apps that blend AI-driven creativity and efficiency. |
| ■ Visual Enhancements |
| 🌠 Nothing app icons have been redesigned with a brand-new, fresh look. 📶 Status bar icons have been updated for a more intuitive appearance. ⏱️ Added two new lock screen clock faces to customization options. 🌑 Extra Dark Mode is now available for a more immersive dark style. |
| ■ Camera Enhancements |
| 🎛️ New popular styles added to “Presets,” and the default list has been updated. 🎨 Intensity adjustment and a unique “Stretch” style added to “Filters.” 🖼️ Introduced a new Nothing brand logo and artistic frames to “Watermarks.” 🦚 LUT import and watermarks are now supported in preset creation for more flexible content creation. |
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