Nothing OS 5 starts rolling out to eligible devices in India

Nothing on Monday (October 12, 2026) started the general rollout of Nothing OS 5.0 based on Android 17, starting with Phone 3 in India. The London-based tech company will release this new update to other Nothing and CMF phones in months to come.

Nothing OS 5 will add over 80 updates spanning design, personalisation, performance and AI, the company said.

Nothing OS 5.0 will bring a redesigned Home screen which introduces transparent details across widgets and the search bar, alongside an adaptive colour system that draws from phone’s wallpaper for a personal touch.

It will also add a micrographics clock face with date, time, weather and upcoming meetings at a glance. Essential Space will further be updated as well.

The phones will get a separate Notifications and Quick Settings panels. Swipe down from the left to open Notifications and from the right to open Quick Settings.

Home screen editing has also been improved, allowing users to select and move multiple apps and widgets across the Home screen at once.

Nothing OS 5.0 will bring new widgets: Collector, which lets users build a growing visual collection of favourite objects captured via Camera or Gallery and display it on their home screen and lock screen.

The Glyph Interface will have its own dedicated app, bringing its features, sounds, ringtones and schedules together in one place. A new Glyph Timer widget also lets you start a timer from your home screen, while the Glyph on the back displays the remaining time.

Nothing OS 5.0 also claims to improve touch response, background app retention and system resource management, helping prioritise the app in use and reduce interruptions when memory is under pressure.

Bluetooth controls have been redesigned in Quick Settings, making it easier to find, connect and disconnect nearby devices in fewer taps. The camera also keeps detected QR codes fixed on screen, making them easier to tap without rescanning.

The new OS will also help cross-platform Quick Share, allowing files to be shared with iPhone and Android devices via a simple QR code with no additional apps required.