The London-based tech company will release this new update to other Nothing and CMF phones in months to come. Nothing on Monday (October 12, 2026) started the general rollout of Nothing OS 5.0 based on Android 17 , starting with Phone 3 in India.
Nothing OS 5 will add over 80 updates spanning design, personalisation, performance and AI, the company said.
Bluetooth controls have been redesigned in Quick Settings, making it easier to find, connect and disconnect nearby devices in fewer taps. The camera also keeps detected QR codes fixed on screen, making them easier to tap without rescanning. Nothing OS 5.0 will bring new widgets: Collector, which lets users build a growing visual collection of favourite objects captured via Camera or Gallery and display it on their home screen and lock screen. Nothing OS 5.0 also claims to improve touch response, background app retention and system resource management, helping prioritise the app in use and reduce interruptions when memory is under pressure.
