Nothing OS

2025-05-27T11:04:38Z

90.74.39.67: /* Nothing OS 3.0 */ Typo fix.

{{Short description|User interface for Nothing Android devices}}
{{Infobox OS
| name = Nothing OS
| logo = Nothing.svg
| screenshot = Nothing phone (2a).jpg
| caption = Nothing OS 3.0 running on [[Nothing Phone 2a|Phone 2a]].
| version of = [[Android (operating system)|Android]]
| developer = [[Nothing (company)|Nothing Technology Limited]]
| programmed in = [[Java (programming language)|Java]]
| source model = [[Closed-source]]
| released = {{Start date and age|2022|07|12}}
| GA date = {{Start date and age|2022|07|21}}
| latest release version = Nothing OS 3.0, based on [[Android 15]]
| latest release date = {{Start date and age|2024|12|18}}
| update model = [[Over-the-air update|Over-the-air]]
| ui = [[Graphical user interface|Graphical]]
| license = [[Proprietary software|Proprietary]]
| website = {{URL|https://in.nothing.tech/pages/nothing-os-3}}
| tagline = Pure Instinct
}}

'''Nothing OS''' is a [[user interface]] (UI) developed by [[Nothing (company)|Nothing Technology Limited]] for [[Android (operating system)|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|date=March 2025}}. It is exclusively made for [[Nothing (company)|Nothing]] and [[CMF (brand)|CMF]] phones.{{Citation needed|date=March 2025}}

This skin was first developed for [[Nothing Phone 1|Phone (1)]].<ref name="Phone (1) Announcement2">{{cite press release |title=Nothing phone (1) Coming Summer 2022 |date=March 23, 2022 |publisher=Nothing Technology Limited |url=https://us.nothing.tech/blogs/news/nothing-phone-1-coming-summer-2022 |access-date=24 March 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230118143237/https://us.nothing.tech/blogs/news/nothing-phone-1-coming-summer-2022 |archive-date=18 January 2023}}</ref>

== 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.<ref name="Phone (1) Announcement">{{cite press release |title=Nothing phone (1) Coming Summer 2022 |date=March 23, 2022 |publisher=Nothing Technology Limited |url=https://us.nothing.tech/blogs/news/nothing-phone-1-coming-summer-2022 |access-date=24 March 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230118143237/https://us.nothing.tech/blogs/news/nothing-phone-1-coming-summer-2022 |archive-date=18 January 2023}}</ref>

==== Nothing OS 1.5 ====
Nothing OS 1.5 was released with version 1.5.2 on 16 February 2023, powered by Android 13.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 December 2022 |title=Nothing OS 1.5 (powered by Android 13) |url=https://au.nothing.tech/blogs/news/nothing-os-1-5-powered-by-android-13 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606104255/https://au.nothing.tech/blogs/news/nothing-os-1-5-powered-by-android-13 |archive-date=6 June 2023 |access-date=2023-02-05 |website=Nothing Australia |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hazarika |first=Skanda |date=2022-12-15 |title=Nothing Phone 1 jumps on the Android 13 bandwagon with Nothing OS 1.5 open beta |url=https://www.xda-developers.com/nothing-phone-1-android-13-nothing-os-1-5-open-beta/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318045344/https://www.xda-developers.com/nothing-phone-1-android-13-nothing-os-1-5-open-beta/ |archive-date=18 March 2023 |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=XDA Developers |language=en}}</ref> 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]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hazarika |first=Skanda |date=2023-02-16 |title=Nothing Phone 1 finally gets stable Android 13 — with a month-old security patch |url=https://www.xda-developers.com/nothing-phone-1-stable-android-13-nothing-os-1-5-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507033100/https://www.xda-developers.com/nothing-phone-1-stable-android-13-nothing-os-1-5-2/ |archive-date=7 May 2023 |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=XDA Developers |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nothing starts rolling out a stable Android 13 update for the Phone (1) |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_starts_rolling_out_a_stable_android_13_update_for_the_phone_1-news-57584.php |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=GSMArena.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chauhan |first=Vivek |date=2023-02-17 |title=Nothing Phone 1 Android 13 stable update rollout begins |url=https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/nothing-phone-1-android-13-stable-update-rollout-begins/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330074644/https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/nothing-phone-1-android-13-stable-update-rollout-begins/ |archive-date=30 March 2023 |access-date=2023-02-21 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Allison |date=2023-02-17 |title=Good for Nothing: Phone 1's stable Android 13 release is starting to arrive |url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/16/23603383/nothing-phone-1-os-android-13-update |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=The Verge |language=en-US}}</ref> It was officially released to the public on 22 February 2023, via a press release by Nothing.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 February 2023 |title=Upgrade to Nothing OS 1.5. Powered by Android 13. |url=https://au.nothing.tech/blogs/news/upgrade-to-nothing-os-1-5-powered-by-android-13 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518011553/https://au.nothing.tech/blogs/news/upgrade-to-nothing-os-1-5-powered-by-android-13 |archive-date=18 May 2023 |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=Nothing Australia |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Android 13-based Nothing OS 1.5 now seeding to everyone |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/android_13based_nothing_os_15_now_seeding_to_everyone-news-57637.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321095738/https://www.gsmarena.com/android_13based_nothing_os_15_now_seeding_to_everyone-news-57637.php |archive-date=21 March 2023 |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=GSMArena.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jewiss |first=Connor |date=2023-02-21 |title=Nothing OS 1.5 rolls out, bringing Android 13 to Nothing Phone 1 |url=https://www.stuff.tv/news/nothing-os-1-5-rolls-out-bringing-android-13-to-nothing-phone-1/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331095914/https://www.stuff.tv/news/nothing-os-1-5-rolls-out-bringing-android-13-to-nothing-phone-1/ |archive-date=31 March 2023 |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=Stuff |language=en-US}}</ref> Nothing OS 1.5.3 was released on 14 March 2023, bringing support for the Nothing Ear 2.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cantisano |first=Timi |date=2023-03-14 |title=Nothing OS 1.5.3 brings Ear (2) support, February 2023 patches, and more |url=https://www.xda-developers.com/nothing-os-153-release/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401092512/https://www.xda-developers.com/nothing-os-153-release/ |archive-date=1 April 2023 |access-date=2023-04-01 |website=XDA Developers |language=en}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rasool |first=Faisal |date=2023-05-07 |title=Nothing Phone 1 update delivers new features, system improvements, and bug fixes |url=https://www.xda-developers.com/nothing-phone-1-update-delivers-new-features-system-improvements-and-bug-fixes/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508014159/https://www.xda-developers.com/nothing-phone-1-update-delivers-new-features-system-improvements-and-bug-fixes/ |archive-date=8 May 2023 |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=XDA Developers |language=en}}</ref>

=== Nothing OS 2.0 ===
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Nothing OS 2.0 was released on 28 August 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-28 |title=Nothing OS 2.0 is starting to rollout to the Nothing Phone 1 |url=https://www.androidauthority.com/nothing-os-2-comes-to-phone-1-3358709/ |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=Android Authority |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shakir |first=Umar |date=2023-08-28 |title=Nothing OS 2.0 is available now for Nothing's first phone |url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/28/23848779/nothing-os-2-phone-1-android-13-update-roll-out |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=The Verge |language=en-US}}</ref>

==== 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-15 |title=📱 Phone (2) - Nothing OS 2.5 Changelog |url=https://nothing.community/d/3875-phone-2-nothing-os-25-changelog |access-date=2025-05-08 |website=Nothing Community |language=en}}</ref>

=== Nothing OS 3.0 ===
Nothing OS 3.0 was released on 19 December 2024 based on [[Android 15]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-12-19 |title=Nothing starts rolling out Nothing OS 3.0 update based on Android 15 in India |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/gadgets/nothing-starts-rolling-out-nothing-os-30-update-based-on-android-15-in-india/article69003487.ece |access-date=2025-03-11 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> new features include shared widgets, Nothing Gallery, and improved quick settings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nothing OS 3.0 | General Release |url=https://nothing.community/d/22988-nothing-os-30-general-release |access-date=24 December 2024 |website=Nothing Community|date=18 December 2024 }}</ref> The update came pre-installed on the [[Nothing Phone 3a|Phone 3a/3a Pro]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nothing Phone (3a) - Full phone specifications |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_(3a)-13672.php |access-date=2025-03-11 |website=www.gsmarena.com}}</ref>

== List of devices ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+List of Nothing Devices
!Devices
!Original Version
!Current Version
!References
|-
|[[Nothing Phone 1|Phone (1)]]
|Nothing OS 1.0 ([[Android 12]])
| rowspan="5" |Nothing OS 3.2 ([[Android 15]])
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-17 |title=Nothing Phone 1 Updated to Android 15 With AI Smart Drawer Feature |url=https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/nothing-phone-1-os-3-android-15-update-release-features-7493985 |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=Gadgets 360 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[Nothing Phone 2|Phone (2)]]
|Nothing OS 2.0 ([[Android 13]])
|<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-12-19 |title=Nothing OS 3.0 stable update now available for Nothing Phone 2 and Phone 2a |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/nothing-os-30-stable-update-now-available-for-nothing-phone-2-and-phone-2a-2652264-2024-12-19#:~:text=Nothing%20OS%203.0%20stable%20update%20gradually%20rolling%20out%20to%20Phone,easily%20with%20improved%20search%20options. |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[Nothing Phone 2a|Phone (2a)]]
|Nothing OS 2.5 ([[Android 14]])
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|[[Nothing Phone 2a/2a Plus|Phone (2a) Plus]]
|Nothing OS 2.6 ([[Android 14]])
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-06 |title=Nothing Phone 2a Plus Users Can Now Experience Android 15 With New Update |url=https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/nothing-phone-2a-plus-os-3-android-15-update-release-features-7408785 |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=Gadgets 360 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[Nothing Phone 3a|Phone (3a) / (3a) Pro]]
|Nothing OS 3.0 ([[Android 15]])
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sawant |first=Pranav |date=2025-03-04 |title=MWC 2025: Nothing Phone (3a) series with Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, AI features unveiled |url=https://www.croma.com/unboxed/nothing-phone-3a-series-announced-at-mwc-2025 |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=Unboxed - by Croma}}</ref>
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+List of CMF Devices
!Device
!Original Version
!Current Version
!References
|-
|CMF Phone 1
|Nothing OS 2.6 ([[Android 14]])
| rowspan="2" |Nothing OS 3.2 ([[Android 15]])
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhatia |first=Sanuj |date=2025-01-15 |title=Nothing's CMF Phone 1 beats Samsung flagships to Android 15 |url=https://www.androidpolice.com/android-15-cmf-phone-1/ |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=Android Police |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|CMF Phone 2 Pro
|Nothing OS 3.2 (Android 15)
|
|}

== See also ==

* [[One UI]]
* [[ColorOS]]
* [[Xiaomi HyperOS|HyperOS]]
* [[OxygenOS]]
* [[Funtouch OS]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Custom Android firmware]]
[[Category:Products from Nothing]]

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