Nothing usually starts testing the newer version of Android on compatible devices after a few months of public release. Given that Google rolled out Android 16 to the public two months back, when can we expect Nothing to release the Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 beta, and which devices are going to receive the new update?
Now, if you own a Nothing smartphone and want to know whether your phone is eligible for Android 16 or not, you have landed in the right place. We’ve compiled the list of compatible phones.
This year, Nothing updated its software policy for select phones. While the company generally offers three major Android updates and four years of security updates, there are a few exceptions. Specifically, the Phone 3a Pro is eligible for three Android updates and six years of security updates. Additionally, the premium Nothing Phone 3 is eligible for five Android updates and seven years of security updates.
The company has a strong record of releasing updates after a few months of the new OS release. During the Nothing Phone 3 launch event, Nothing’s founder, Carl Pie, revealed that the Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0 update is coming “later this autumn.” While most Nothing phones are eligible for the upcoming Android 16 update, there are a few exceptions.
Now let’s take a look at the list of Nothing phones eligible for the Android 16 update.
- Nothing Phone 3
- Nothing Phone 3a Pro
- Nothing Phone 3a
- CMF Phone 2 Pro
- Nothing Phone 2a
- Nothing Phone 2a Plus
- Nothing Phone 2
- CMF Phone 1
The company’s newest premium smartphone, aka, the Phone 3, will be the first smartphone to receive the Nothing OS 4.0 update, followed by the Phone 3a series. You can check updates by navigating to Settings > System > Software Updates.
Speaking of the features coming with the Android 16 update, then the upgrade will bring Live updates, Desktop Window, Group notifications, Material 3 Expressive redesign, New Emojis, Embedded Photo Picker, APV codec support, Predictive Back upgrades, HDR screenshots, Advanced Protection Mode, and more.
If you think this list is missing some devices, you can inform us in the comments. Is your Nothing phone eligible for Android 16? Let us know.
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