Nothing OS

Nothing OS
Version of the Android operating system
Nothing OS 3.0 running on Phone 2a.
Developer	Nothing Technology Limited
Written in	Java
Source model	Closed-source
General availability	July 21, 2022;2 years ago (2022-07-21)
Latest release	Nothing OS 3.0, based on Android 15 / December 18, 2024;6 months ago (2024-12-18)
Update method	Over-the-air
Default user interface	Graphical
License	Proprietary
Official website	nothing.tech/pages/nothing-os-3
Tagline	Pure Instinct

Nothing OS is a user interface (UI) developed by Nothing Technology Limited for Android devices from 2022 running Android 12 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^{[ citation needed ]}. It is exclusively made for Nothing and CMF phones.^{[ citation needed ]}

This skin was first developed for Phone (1). ^[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. ^[2]

Nothing OS 1.5

Nothing OS 1.5 was released with version 1.5.2 on 16 February 2023, powered by Android 13. ^{[3] [4]} It has improved performance and glyph interface. The update introduces a new weather app, and other features, including improvements to the performance and other Android 13 features, like Android's new QR Code reader, according to The Verge . ^{[5] [6] [7] [8]} It was officially released to the public on 22 February 2023, via a press release by Nothing. ^{[9] [10] [11]} Nothing OS 1.5.3 was released on 14 March 2023, bringing support for the Nothing Ear 2. ^[12]

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. ^[13]

Nothing OS 2.0

Nothing OS 2.0 was released on 28 August 2023. ^[14] 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. ^[15]

Nothing OS 2.5

Nothing OS 2.5 was released on 15 December 2023 based on Android 14, bringing customization features for wallpapers, new gestures and widgets, and quality of life improvements. ^[16]

Nothing OS 3.0

Nothing OS 3.0 was released on 19 December 2024 based on Android 15, ^[17] new features include shared widgets, Nothing Gallery, and improved quick settings. ^[18] The update came pre-installed on the Phone 3a/3a Pro. ^[19]

List of devices

List of Nothing Devices

Devices	Original Version	Current Version	References
Phone (1)	Nothing OS 1.0 (Android 12)	Nothing OS 3.2 (Android 15)	[20]
Phone (2)	Nothing OS 2.0 (Android 13)		[21]
Phone (2a)	Nothing OS 2.5 (Android 14)		[21]
Phone (2a) Plus	Nothing OS 2.6 (Android 14)		[22]
Phone (3a) / (3a) Pro	Nothing OS 3.0 (Android 15)		[23]

List of CMF Devices

Device	Original Version	Current Version	References
CMF Phone 1	Nothing OS 2.6 (Android 14)	Nothing OS 3.2 (Android 15)	[24]
CMF Phone 2 Pro	Nothing OS 3.2 (Android 15)

See also

• One UI
• ColorOS
• HyperOS
• OxygenOS
• Funtouch OS

References

1. "Nothing phone (1) Coming Summer 2022" (Press release). Nothing Technology Limited. March 23, 2022. Archived from the original on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
2. "Nothing phone (1) Coming Summer 2022" (Press release). Nothing Technology Limited. March 23, 2022. Archived from the original on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
3. "Nothing OS 1.5 (powered by Android 13)". Nothing Australia. 15 December 2022. Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-05.
4. Hazarika, Skanda (2022-12-15). "Nothing Phone 1 jumps on the Android 13 bandwagon with Nothing OS 1.5 open beta". XDA Developers. Archived from the original on 18 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
5. Hazarika, Skanda (2023-02-16). "Nothing Phone 1 finally gets stable Android 13 — with a month-old security patch". XDA Developers. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
6. "Nothing starts rolling out a stable Android 13 update for the Phone (1)". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
7. Chauhan, Vivek (2023-02-17). "Nothing Phone 1 Android 13 stable update rollout begins". Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
8. Johnson, Allison (2023-02-17). "Good for Nothing: Phone 1's stable Android 13 release is starting to arrive". The Verge. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
9. "Upgrade to Nothing OS 1.5. Powered by Android 13". Nothing Australia. 21 February 2023. Archived from the original on 18 May 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
10. "Android 13-based Nothing OS 1.5 now seeding to everyone". GSMArena.com. Archived from the original on 21 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
11. Jewiss, Connor (2023-02-21). "Nothing OS 1.5 rolls out, bringing Android 13 to Nothing Phone 1". Stuff. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
12. Cantisano, Timi (2023-03-14). "Nothing OS 1.5.3 brings Ear (2) support, February 2023 patches, and more". XDA Developers. Archived from the original on 1 April 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
13. Rasool, Faisal (2023-05-07). "Nothing Phone 1 update delivers new features, system improvements, and bug fixes". XDA Developers. Archived from the original on 8 May 2023. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
14. "Nothing OS 2.0 is starting to rollout to the Nothing Phone 1". Android Authority. 2023-08-28. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
15. Shakir, Umar (2023-08-28). "Nothing OS 2.0 is available now for Nothing's first phone". The Verge. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
16. "📱 Phone (2) - Nothing OS 2.5 Changelog". Nothing Community. 2023-12-15. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
17. "Nothing starts rolling out Nothing OS 3.0 update based on Android 15 in India". The Hindu. 2024-12-19. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2025-03-11.
18. "Nothing OS 3.0 | General Release". Nothing Community. 18 December 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
19. "Nothing Phone (3a) - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
20. "Nothing Phone 1 Updated to Android 15 With AI Smart Drawer Feature". Gadgets 360. 2025-01-17. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
21. "Nothing OS 3.0 stable update now available for Nothing Phone 2 and Phone 2a". India Today. 2024-12-19. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
22. "Nothing Phone 2a Plus Users Can Now Experience Android 15 With New Update". Gadgets 360. 2025-01-06. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
23. Sawant, Pranav (2025-03-04). "MWC 2025: Nothing Phone (3a) series with Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, AI features unveiled". Unboxed - by Croma. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
24. Bhatia, Sanuj (2025-01-15). "Nothing's CMF Phone 1 beats Samsung flagships to Android 15". Android Police. Retrieved 2025-03-10.