Nothing Phone (4a) and (3a) Pro can now join Android 17 open beta

Nothing Phones (4a), (3a Pro, and 3a) can now join Android 17 open beta, according to the company's schedule. The Android 17 package brings a few changes for Nothing phones, including visual changes to the system UI and animations, new widgets, updates to the camera app, and a dedicated Glyph app for light controls and features.

The update was first released as a beta for the Nothing Phone (3) with improvements in visual appearance and functionality. Nothing is actively rolling out the Android 17 beta access to its devices, including the Nothing Phone (4a), Phone (3a) Pro, and Phone (3a). The Phone (3a) Lite is not included in this update and is expected to receive access later in the year.

The rollout of Android 17 beta access to these devices was scheduled in advance and remains unchanged. Users with these devices can now access the Nothing OS 5.0 open beta, putting them on par with the Nothing Phone (3). The official Android 17 build will be pushed to the Phone (2a) and Phone (2a) Plus in October, while the Phone (4a) and Phone (3a) series will receive it in early November. The rollout is expected to conclude in January 2027.