Nothing releases Android 17, Nothing OS 5.0 for Phone (3)

Technology Oct 12, 2026

Nothing just dropped the stable Android 17 update for Phone (3) users, bringing along Nothing OS 5.0.

Expect a fresh Launcher design, the new Micrographics clock face, more ways to personalize your phone, smoother performance, and upgraded AI features.

To get it, just head to Settings > System > System update.

Nothing schedules Android 17 rollout dates

If you're using another Nothing device, updates are rolling out soon:

Phone (4a) Pro, Phone (4a), and Phone (3a) Pro will get Android 17 in early November;

Phone (2a) and Phone (2a) Plus follow in mid-November;

Phone (3a) Lite is set for late December; and

CMF Phone 2 Pro and Phone (4b) should see it by mid-January.