Nothing Phone 4a Pro Nothing OS 5.0 Update: Stable Android 17 Rollout Begins

• The Nothing Phone 4a Pro now receives stable Nothing OS 5.0, based on Android 17.
• The update adds Glyph tools, new widgets, camera changes and wider customisation options.
• The rollout is staggered, and Nothing advises backing up important data before installation.

The Nothing Phone 4a Pro Nothing OS 5.0 Update has started rolling out as a stable release based on Android 17. The build number is C5.0-261021-1625, and the update brings changes to the interface, Glyph features, widgets, camera tools and system settings.

The rollout is staggered, so the update may not appear on every phone at the same time. Before installing, Nothing advises users to back up their photos, call logs and contacts.

Nothing Phone 4a Pro Nothing OS 5.0 Update: New Features

A new Glyph app is available in the app drawer. It is designed for the Glyph Interface and offers quicker access with a refreshed interactive experience. For an overview of the software, visit the official Nothing OS page.

Quick Settings and the notification panel now support a split layout. To enable it, go to Settings > Notifications > General > Notifications and Quick Settings.

Home screen icons can now be arranged in bulk. Long-press the home screen and tap “Arrange”. A new three-colour status bar indicator flags sensitive access, location and AI processing.

Visual Enhancements and Customisation

The Launcher gets a new Translucent theme with a frosted-glass look and subtle accent colours inspired by the wallpaper. Find it under Customisation > Theme & Style > Translucent.

Lock screen customisation now lets users choose a colour for the clock face. The update also adds two lock screen clock faces and a new wallpaper in the wallpaper gallery.

Status bar icons have a clearer design with subtle animations. The update also brings the Geist typeface, a refreshed Settings interface, and smoother interactions and transition animations.

New Widgets in Nothing OS 5.0

• Collector widgets: Turn photos into home screen decorations in different styles.
• Away Time widgets: Track time spent away from the screen.
• Glyph Timer: The Glyph Timer is now available in the widget drawer.

Camera Improvements

Dual-view Video can record with the front and rear cameras at the same time. The update also improves recording, zoom, close-up shooting, QR scanning, Google Lens and Motion Photo playback.

The Camera app has a refreshed interface, controls, feedback and animations.

General Improvements and System Changes

• Expanded Dark theme: Automatically applies dark mode to most apps that do not support it natively. Find it under Settings > Display > Dark theme.
• Enhanced HDR brightness: Lets users adjust HDR intensity under Settings > Display.
• Depth (Beta) wallpapers: Now support pinch gestures to shrink the wallpaper.
• Live Updates: The status bar experience has been refined.
• Gboard: Adds Noto 3D Emoji.
• Essential Voice: Voice transcriptions are faster.
• Lock screen shortcuts: Interaction has been improved.
• Bluetooth Quick Settings: The tile can now connect or disconnect a device with one tap.

How to Check for the Update

• ⚙️ Open Settings on your Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and check for the Nothing Phone 4a Pro Nothing OS 5.0 Update.
• 🔄 If the update is not available yet, check again later because the rollout is staggered.
• 💾 Back up your photos, call logs and contacts before installing the update.

During installation, the phone may use more power and feel warmer than usual. Nothing says power use and temperature should return to normal after the update.

For context on the wider rollout, see our report on the Nothing OS 5.0 rollout starting with Phone (3).

Conclusion

The Nothing Phone 4a Pro Nothing OS 5.0 Update brings Android 17, new Glyph and widget features, camera improvements and more customisation. Since the rollout is staggered, users may need to wait for the update to reach their device. Back up important data before installing.

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