Nothing has officially unveiled the next iteration of its custom skin, Nothing OS 5.0, based on Android 17. It’s a pretty substantial upgrade with major visual overhauls, performance improvements, and deeper AI integration. The brand has also announced rollout plans for open beta and general release, with the open beta kicking off on August 26.

The brand has confirmed that Nothing Phone (1), Nothing Phone (2), and CMF Phone 1 are not eligible for the Nothing OS 5.0 update, as we reported previously. As for the open beta, it won’t be released for Phone (3a) Lite and CMF Phone 2 Pro.

Check the official rollout schedule below to know when the Nothing OS 5.0 update will be available for your phone.

Nothing OS 5.0 rollout schedule

The Open Beta program starts August 26 for the Phone (3), and will continue to expand to more phones until mid-December. The stable rollout is scheduled to begin mid-October for the Phone (3), and should reach all other devices by January 2027.

Note that the rollout happens in batches, and so one region may receive updates earlier than others. However, the expansion doesn’t normally take more than a few days.

How to get Nothing OS 5.0 Beta on your phone?

Once the beta program goes live for your Nothing device, you can register for it by following these steps:

1. Make sure your phone is updated to the latest available build.
2. Download and install the latest Nothing Beta Hub V2.0 APK.
3. Go to Settings > System > Nothing Beta Hub.
4. Tap Check Version.
5. Click Join Beta to register.
6. Tap Go to Update to download the beta update.

If you don’t see the Go to Update button, navigate to Settings > System > System updates to manually check for updates.

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Nothing has officially confirmed that its next major software release, Nothing OS 5.0, will be introduced on August 25th. The announcement event is set to take place at 11:00 AM BST (3:30 PM IST), where the brand is expected to reveal the release timeline and highlight major upgrades and new features.

The timing of the announcement suggests Nothing is planning a quicker release for Nothing OS 5.0. Last year, it introduced Nothing OS 4.0 on September 16th, but the new software is coming at least three weeks earlier.

Nothing might follow up with an open beta release shortly after the announcement event, much like it did last year with Nothing OS 4.0.

While we don’t know when Nothing will begin the stable rollout of Nothing OS 5.0, it’s almost certain that it will happen earlier than last year. We’re expecting an early November release.

With weeks still to go for the public rollout, you might want to check whether your Nothing phone is eligible for this major upgrade.

Which Nothing phones will get the Nothing OS 5.0 update?

• Nothing Phone (4b)
• Nothing Phone (4a)
• Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
• Nothing Phone (3)
• Nothing Phone (3a)
• Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
• Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
• Nothing Phone (2a)
• Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
• Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro

Only three phones, Phone (1), Phone (2), and CMF Phone 1, haven’t made the cut to the list. They have already received the number of major Android OS updates promised at launch.

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Nothing is preparing to release the Nothing OS 5.0 update, which is based on Android 17. The beta program is already live on select devices, and the stable rollout should be here in a few weeks.

Most Nothing phones are eligible for the Nothing OS 5.0 upgrade, except for three. The brand has already fulfilled the major OS updates promised to these three devices at launch, so they are no longer eligible for OS updates.

These Nothing phones won’t get the Nothing OS 5.0 update

• Nothing Phone 1 (Last OS: Android 15)
• Nothing Phone 2 (Last OS: Android 16)
• CMF Phone 1 (Last OS: Android 16)

While these three Nothing phones aren’t eligible for Android 17, the Nothing Phone 2 and CMF Phone 1 will continue to receive security patches until mid-2027. The first-gen Nothing Phone 1, however, has already reached the end of its life.

If you’re still using the Nothing Phone 1, it’s advised to upgrade to a newer model. Not only are you missing the latest features, but also the latest security patches that protect your device from various security threats.

Nothing Phone 2 and CMF Phone 1 users should also consider upgrading the hardware to ensure they continue to receive Nothing OS updates, which usually bring exciting visual upgrades and new features.

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Teasing an upcoming custom skin software skin a few days back, Nothing has now opened applications for its latest Community Review Program. While the official post on the Nothing Community doesn’t explicitly mention the software version, the timing and eligibility criteria strongly point towards this being the Nothing OS 5.0 early access beta program.

Around the same time last year, the brand had launched the Nothing OS 4.0 early access beta program in a similar fashion. Hence, decoding the latest announcement doesn’t take long. You must have a Nothing Phone 3 to be eligible for the latest Community Review Program.

The applications are already live, and will close on 17th August 2026 at 15:30 IST. Tap the link below and fill in the required details to submit your application. If your application is chosen, the brand will contact you via email to sign an NDA and provide your IMEI number.

• Nothing Phone 3 – Community Review Program (Apply here)

Nothing recommends taking a complete backup of all your important data on the phone, as the beta software may interfere with your data and require a factory reset.

The official announcement highlights some points that are pretty common among beta testing programs, but there are two points that are uncommon here. Nothing doesn’t want testers to share details of this new software, and so you must agree to the embargo dates and deadlines set by the brand. Further, the brand says testers must maintain “high standards of information security with the product before it is publicly released.”

Still, you can share your first impression on the Nothing Community and your social channels, but the full review can only be posted after the official launch. Nothing also allows users to post interesting and creative content about the product and its features.

Nothing hasn’t announced a release date for Nothing OS 5.0. However, if past releases are anything to go by, the open beta release to a wider audience could begin next month, while the stable rollout is expected to begin in November.

We’ll keep an eye on the latest developments around Nothing OS 5.0 and post them in the Nothing section. You can visit the page regularly to get the latest updates. Or, join our Telegram channel for instant alerts.

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Last Updated: 20 July, 2026

Which Nothing phones will get Android 17?

Ten Nothing devices are in line for Android 17 (Nothing OS 5.0): the Nothing Phone (4b), Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro, Phone (3), Phone (3a), Phone (3a) Lite, Phone (3a) Pro, Phone (2a), Phone (2a) Plus, and the CMF Phone 2 Pro. Nothing skipped the Android 17 beta this cycle, so the stable Nothing OS 5.0 rollout is expected to begin around November 2026, most likely with the flagship Phone (3) first.

Nothing has been one of the more dependable brands when it comes to software. It was among the first to wrap up its Android 16 (Nothing OS 4.0) rollout, and attention has now shifted to Android 17. Google released the stable Android 17 update for its Pixel phones in mid-June 2026, and Nothing is expected to follow with its own build later this year.

The Android 17 update for Nothing phones will arrive as Nothing OS 5.0, following the company’s naming pattern, Android 15 shipped as Nothing OS 3.0 and Android 16 as Nothing OS 4.0, so Android 17 lines up with Nothing OS 5.0..

Nothing didn’t run a public Android 17 beta this cycle, but it’s expected to be among the first non-Pixel brands to ship the stable release. Based on its update policy and past cadence, the Nothing OS 5.0 rollout should begin around November 2026, most likely starting with the flagship Phone (3).

Review the list of eligible devices below to see if yours is included.

Nothing Android 17 update: Eligible devices list

• Nothing Phone (4b)
• Nothing Phone (4a)
• Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
• Nothing Phone (3)
• Nothing Phone (3a)
• Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
• Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
• Nothing Phone (2a)
• Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
• Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro

While this is still an unofficial list, it wouldn’t differ from the official one when announced. That’s because it’s based on the official software update policy. If your Nothing phone is on the list, it’s guaranteed to receive the Android 17 update when the rollout begins.

Not ready to wait until the end of the year? Nothing’s current release, Nothing OS 4.1, is rolling out now, check which phones have already received it and what it adds.

Which Nothing phones miss out on Android 17?

Three Nothing devices won’t get Android 17. The original Nothing Phone (1) reached the end of its lifecycle in July 2026, it received its final update, ending on Android 15, and no longer gets security patches either. The Nothing Phone (2) and the CMF Phone 1 both stay on Android 16 (Nothing OS 4.x): each has already received the last major OS upgrade Nothing promised it, so Nothing OS 5.0 is off the table for them, though both continue to get security patches for now.

If you’re on one of these, it may be a good time to move to a phone with a longer runway. The Nothing Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro carry OS support through Android 19, and the flagship Phone (3) gets an extra major upgrade beyond that.

If you’re still using an outdated Nothing phone, now might be the right time to upgrade to a newer model with longer software support. The Nothing Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro have just been released, promising OS updates until Android 19. Or, you can get the flagship Phone (3) for an extra major upgrade.

Also read: Android 17: Every new feature discovered so far

This is still an unofficial list, but it’s built on Nothing’s official software-update policy, so any phone here is effectively guaranteed the Android 17 update once the rollout begins. The newest addition, the Nothing Phone (4b), launched in July 2026 on Nothing OS 4.1 with a commitment of three major OS upgrades, so it’s covered through Android 19.

While Nothing hasn’t revealed anything about Android 17 yet, Google has already released a few public betas, offering a sneak peek at the upcoming features and changes. You can check them out on this page. The stable version is expected to go live for Google Pixels in June, while other brands, including Nothing, will take additional time to fine-tune the software and add more features. For Nothing phones, we can expect the Android 17 rollout to kick off in Q4 2026.

We’ll keep an eye on the latest developments around Android 17 and post them in the Nothing section. You can visit the page regularly to get the latest updates. Or, join our Telegram channel to get notified whenever we post such stories.

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