Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Reviewing the Nothing OS 5.0 beta, with a guide to the best new features and updates (as tested on the Nothing Phone 3). This beta program is open from today, so check it out if you want access these latest tools, but remember to backup first!
What's your thoughts on the Nothing OS 5.0 beta? Check out my videos on the latest hardware from Carl & Co, and let us know your own favourite new features below.
Based on Android 17, Nothing OS 5.0 is more of a gentle evolution than a complete transformation. You have some new widgets, including the Collector, a Glyph Timer and more. Customisation has been improved, with a fresh theme, font and various other UI tweaks for your Nothing Phone. This reviewer beta also includes some updates to the Control Centre, plus a dedicated Glyph app.
The Nothing OS 5.0 beta also includes some AI shenanigans, although only a little bit. Honestly, not that much at all. And those Android 17 updates are here too, including the new and improved split screen mode.
Nothing OS 5.0 Beta Review & Best Features Chapters:
0:00 - Metaphors rock
0:34 - Control centre
1:25 - Customisation
2:08 - Widgets
3:49 - Lock screen
4:18 - Dark mode
4:46 - Glyph app
5:09 - Essential Apps
5:42 - Split screen
6:13 - AI wooh
6:46 - Screen recorder
7:41 - Byyyeeeeee
Reviewing the Nothing OS 5.0 beta, with a guide to the best new features and updates (as tested on the Nothing Phone 3). This beta program is open from today, so check it out if you want access these latest tools, but remember to backup first!
What's your thoughts on the Nothing OS 5.0 beta? Check out my videos on the latest hardware from Carl & Co, and let us know your own favourite new features below.
Based on Android 17, Nothing OS 5.0 is more of a gentle evolution than a complete transformation. You have some new widgets, including the Collector, a Glyph Timer and more. Customisation has been improved, with a fresh theme, font and various other UI tweaks for your Nothing Phone. This reviewer beta also includes some updates to the Control Centre, plus a dedicated Glyph app.
The Nothing OS 5.0 beta also includes some AI shenanigans, although only a little bit. Honestly, not that much at all. And those Android 17 updates are here too, including the new and improved split screen mode.
Nothing OS 5.0 Beta Review & Best Features Chapters:
0:00 - Metaphors rock
0:34 - Control centre
1:25 - Customisation
2:08 - Widgets
3:49 - Lock screen
4:18 - Dark mode
4:46 - Glyph app
5:09 - Essential Apps
5:42 - Split screen
6:13 - AI wooh
6:46 - Screen recorder
7:41 - Byyyeeeeee
