Nothing has expanded its open beta for Nothing OS 5.0, now available for the Phone (2a) and Phone (2a) Plus. The beta, based on Android 17, brings a visual refresh with a new system font, redesigned Settings menu, new home screen theme, lock screen clocks, and a dedicated Glyph app. Users can join via the Nothing Beta Hub app, though backup is advised as rolling back wipes data.
The stable release is expected in mid-November, while the Phone (4b) will join the open beta in December. Older models like Phone (1), Phone (2), and CMF Phone 1 will not receive the update. Nothing OS 5.0 introduces separate notifications and Quick Settings, live status bar updates, and MCP support in Essential Space.
Source: GSMArena · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing