Nothing has recently begun its Android 16 rollout, which comes with the latest Nothing OS 4.0 skin at the top. It was none other than the Nothing Phone 3, the company’s first flagship phone, getting the first bite, and now we’ve better clarity about how and when the update will expand to the remaining models.
Nothing has announced a vague rollout timeline for Nothing OS 4.0 that doesn’t reveal the exact dates, but anyway, it’s better than not having one. As per the timeline, the remaining Nothing phones (except the Nothing Phone 1) will receive the Android 16 update over the coming weeks, and the CMF phones will join the party by the end of the year. As for the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, it’s scheduled to receive the update in early 2026.
Based on the official statement, here’s the timeline that we came up with:
Next 1-2 weeks:
- Nothing Phone 3a
- Nothing Phone 3a Pro
- Nothing Phone 2
- Nothing Phone 2a
Second half of December:
- CMF Phone 2 Pro
- CMF Phone 1
January 2026:
- Nothing Phone 3a Lite
If your Nothing phone is on the list, ensure it has no pending updates. To check for the available updates, go to Settings > System > System updates. Also, Nothing OS 4.0 is a major upgrade with a download size weighing about 3-5GB. So, ensure that the device has sufficient storage before downloading the update, and that it has at least 40% battery before hitting the install button.
Related: Here are the new features and major upgrades to Nothing OS 4.0
Nothing took longer than its peers to begin the Android 16 rollout, but it appears it will be among the first brands to wrap it up. A small product portfolio is one reason, but the brand has also been known for the rapid expansion of major updates.
To find out when the update starts rolling out for your device, you can regularly visit the Nothing Community or our Android 16 section. Alternatively, you can join our Telegram channel for instant notification about the latest software updates and all the biggest tech headlines.
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