Nothing Rolls Out Android 17 to Phone (3), With 9 Models Next

Nothing has begun rolling out the stable version of Nothing OS 5.0, which is based on Android 17, for Phone (3). The update was released on October 12, while open beta testing began in late August. The system is reaching the flagship model first. Other compatible phones will receive the update in the coming months.

Nothing OS 5.0 refreshes the phone’s main interface and adds a new clock design called Micrographics. The system’s overall design has also been changed. Users will have more options to customize its appearance to their liking. Animations and everyday tasks are now smoother. Essential AI tools, which use artificial intelligence to carry out spoken and written commands, have also been improved. The update brings the main new features of Android 17 to the phone.

Because the rollout is taking place in stages, availability depends on the region and device. Therefore, not all Phone (3) owners may see the update at the same time. To check for it manually, go to Settings > System > System Update. Once the package appears, the installation can be started from that menu.

Nothing said its previously announced update schedule has not changed. Phone (4a) Pro, Phone (4a), Phone (3a) Pro, and Phone (3a) are scheduled to receive the stable version in early November. The update will reach Phone (2a) and Phone (2a) Plus in mid-November.

The stable update for Phone (3a) Lite will be released in late December. Updates for the other models will continue in 2027. The rollout for Phone (4b) and CMF Phone 2 Pro is scheduled for mid-January. This will complete Nothing’s currently announced stable release schedule.