Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has officially begun to receive Nothing OS 4.0 based on Android 16. This update represents a significant generational leap for the device, integrating the latest Google features alongside Nothing's own tools. The brand has focused this version on transparency in the use of artificial intelligence, privacy, and a more flexible user interface.
Beyond the operating system change, the update introduces the platform Nothing Playground, A space dedicated to community creations allows users to download presets and experimental applications. Visual aspects of the system have also been refined, and camera performance has been improved with support for... import of LUTs and new artistic frameworks, optimizing overall performance to maintain fluidity in this model of the Lite range.
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New features
- 🤖 Added AI usage panel. When using Essential Space, it automatically tracks the use of AI models for greater privacy transparency.
- 🕶️ Support for hiding apps directly from the home screen and app drawer.
- 📰 Added a shortcut to Essential Notifications in Settings for easier management.
- 🤫 New setting in Glyph Interface to choose whether "Flip to Glyph" switches the phone to Silent or Vibrate mode.
- 🔍 Support for managing the search scope in the application drawer to display results within a specific area.
- 📏 Added more size options for the Weather, Pedometer, and Screen Time widgets.
- ↔️ The 2×2 size is now supported by most Quick Settings panels.
- 🟢 The pop-up view now supports two floating icons for easier switching.
- 🔔 Support for setting different ringtones on dual SIM cards.
- ⚡ Support for application optimization during the update to improve startup speed.
Essential innovations
- 🛝 Introducing Playground (Alpha): An experience featuring unique creations from the Community, including Essential Apps, camera settings, and EQ profiles.
- 🪀 Essential Apps (Alpha) are now available for download. AI-powered applications created by the community.
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Visual improvements
- 🌠 Nothing app icons redesigned with a fresh new look.
- 📶 Updated status bar icons for greater intuitiveness.
- ⏱️ Added 2 new clock styles for the lock screen.
- 🌑 The "Extra Dark" mode is now available for a more immersive style.
Camera improvements
- 🎛️ Presets: Updated default list with new popular styles.
- 🎨 Filters: Added intensity adjustment and exclusive "Stretch" styles.
- 🖼️ Watermarks: Introducing new Nothing watermarks and artistic frames.
- 🦚 Preset creation: Now supports importing LUTs and watermarks for more flexible creation.
It is important to remember that, since this is an Android version change, it is recommended to perform a backup of personal data before updating. During the process, the phone may increase its temperature and energy consumption, stabilizing once the internal optimization is completed.
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