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Android 16 Based Nothing OS 4.0 Closed Beta for Phone 3 Begins: Eligibility Criteria, How to Apply

Android 16-Based Nothing OS 4.0 Closed Beta for Phone 3 Begins: Eligibility Criteria, How to Apply

Nothing OS 4.0 open beta will be available in September, as per the company.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap | Updated: 31 July 2025 12:18 IST

Android 16-Based Nothing OS 4.0 Closed Beta for Phone 3 Begins: Eligibility Criteria, How to Apply

Nothing Phone 3 ships with Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.5 out-of-the-box

Highlights

Nothing OS 4.0 is said to bring a new design system for more cohesive UI
Beta testers must provide regular feedback and logs, as per the company
The open beta rollout for Nothing OS 4.0 will begin in September

Nothing on Wednesday announced the Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 beta programme for the Phone 3. The Carl Pei-led brand is putting out invitations for the first Closed Beta that will incorporate the native features introduced with Android 16 in June. Furthermore, the Nothing OS 4.0 Closed Beta is also expected to implement a “robust design system” that will serve as the foundation for a more unified user interface (UI), according to the company.

Nothing OS 4.0 Closed Beta

In a post on its community forum, Nothing said that it is rolling out the first Closed Beta of its Android 16-based firmware. The Closed Beta has been announced as a token of appreciation for the support shown by the Nothing community to the flagship Nothing Phone 3.

The beta firmware will enable select Nothing Phone 3 users to test out the new firmware for bugs and issues, and provide feedback on the new features before it is released to the public.

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In the first Closed Beta of Nothing OS 4.0, the UK-based company will offer the standard set of features which are part of Android 16. While Nothing did not announce which features it will implement on the upcoming firmware for the Phone 3, Google's list of features includes forced notification auto-grouping, Live Updates, Advanced Protection, and desktop windowing capabilities.

Further, Nothing said that its firmware will carry a foundational change that improves the UI to feel more consistent and unified with all the future updates.g

How to Apply

To install the first Closed Beta of Nothing OS 4.0 on the Phone 3, users are required to sign up by filling out the Android 16 Closed Beta Phone 3 sign-up form. They need to enter their email address, full name, and nothing.community username. Furthermore, the company seeks permission to collect feedback and logs to enhance the software experience.

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Nothing said users in its community can apply for the Android 16 beta programme if they:

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Own a Nothing Phone 3 and use it daily
Are willing to give regular feedback to our team
Will maintain high standards of information security
Understand that beta software is unstable, and some features may not work as expected
Are prepared to participate between August and early September

The open beta for the Nothing OS 4.0 firmware will begin in September, the company added.

Nothing Phone 3

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Sturdy design
The new Glyph Interface is fun to use
Primary camera is fantastic
Decent everyday performance
IP68 rating
Good battery backup

Bad
Doesn't come cheap
No charger in the box
Periscope and ultra-wide camera performance inconsistent

Read detailed Nothing Phone 3 review

Display 6.67-inch

Front Camera 50-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 5500mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1260x2800 pixels

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Further reading: Nothing OS 4, Nothing OS 4.0, Android 16, Nothing Phone 3, Nothing

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Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More