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Nothing OS 4.0 Update Rollout Reportedly Paused to Implement ‘Urgent’ Fix

Nothing OS 4.0 Update Rollout Reportedly Paused to Implement ‘Urgent’ Fix

Nothing users will receive the Android 16-based update once the rollout process is resumed.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap | Updated: 8 December 2025 13:43 IST

Nothing OS 4.0 Update Rollout Reportedly Paused to Implement ‘Urgent’ Fix

The flagship Nothing Phone 3 ships with Nothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15

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Highlights

Users who updated to Nothing OS 4.0 will receive a patched release soon
Nothing has not disclosed the exact cause of the interruption
Some users reported being wrongly enrolled in the Android Beta Program

British smartphone brand Nothing announced the rollout of its latest Android 16-based firmware — dubbed Nothing OS 4.0 — in November, and some of its models have recently begun receiving the update in recent weeks. The company, however, is reported to have encountered an issue and has now reportedly paused its rollout to implement an “urgent fix”. Users who have already received the Nothing OS 4.0 update are expected to receive a patched version once it is rolled out.

Nothing OS 4.0 Update

A Reddit user contacted Nothing Support regarding not receiving the Nothing OS 4.0 update on their Phone 3, despite its rollout having already begun. While they initially received a generic message about it being available on a range of devices, the customer support later clarified that its rollout has been “temporarily halted”.

Photo Credit: u/nikhkin/ Reddit

As per the screenshot shared by the user in the NothingTech subreddit, the Nothing OS 4.0 has been removed to implement an urgent fix. Users who have already installed the update on their devices will receive a new patched update. Meanwhile, those running a prior version of the OS are confirmed to receive the “proper official” version once the update's rollout process is resumed.

Nothing, however, has not revealed what caused the issue.

Recently, reports suggested that users who installed the Nothing OS 4.0 update early received a message saying that their phone was now “enrolled in the Android Beta Program”. This occurred even after installing the stable version of the OS, creating confusion among users.

Another user on Reddit claimed that they encountered several issues on their Nothing Phone 2 after installing the update. In one of the instances, hiding the status bar reset to the default after a brief period. The navigation bar animation for scrolling through apps or activating Gemini disappeared, while the tapping animation when going into a setting within the Settings app was visible.

These are speculated to be the issues due to which the company may have pulled its Android 16-based update and halted its rollout. It is expected to be resumed once the corrected version has completed urgent testing.

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

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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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Nothing Phone 2

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Iconic design, unique notification system
Excellent software
Very good battery life
Improved main camera
Slick system performance

Bad
Average low-light performance with secondary cameras
Video recording quality needs improvement
No bundled charger
Top variant isn't great value

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Display 6.70-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4700mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 1080x2412 pixels

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

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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