The Nothing OS V3.5-250801-1847 update for Nothing Phone (3) arrived in August 2025, and this update is special in many ways. If you are using this phone, then you should know about every new change in detail. So, let’s take a look at every new feature, improvement and bug fixes included in this update.
What’s new in the Glyph interface?
The most unique identity of the Nothing phone is its Glyph interface, and it has been made even better in this update. Now when you take a photo using the Glyph Mirror Toy, a Glyph Matrix style photo will also be saved. This is a creative touch that will make your photos even more unique.
Some users had a problem with the ringtone being set to Classic in Generative mode, which has been fixed in this update. Also, sometimes the wrong ringtone mode was selected after transferring the phone’s data, this problem is also over now.
Another interesting improvement is related to the response of the Glyph interface during Telegram calls. Some users had reported that the LED lights did not work properly during Telegram calls, but now this problem has been resolved.
What improvements have been made in the camera?
The camera of the Nothing Phone (3) is already very good, but it has been made even better in this update. The biggest change is the support for AI SuperRes Zoom at 20x to 30x zoom level. Now you will be able to maintain the quality of the photo even when zooming more, which will prove to be very helpful when taking pictures of landscapes or distant objects.
In addition, the shutter response after continuous capture has been also improved in the latest update. Earlier some users complained on Nothing Community that the camera used to slow down a bit after continuously taking photos, but now this problem will not be there. Autofocus and color accuracy have also been improved, which will improve the detail and color accuracy of the photos.
What changes have been made in the system and user experience?
This update has fixed many small and big bugs that make everyday use easier for users. For example, now the default search engine option will not be missed in the app drawer and search settings. Some users had a problem of the second character missing in the universal search, which has also been fixed.
The border UI of essential notifications has also been improved, which will make the notification bar look more clean and modern. The problem of PDF files not opening in cloned WhatsApp apps was also reported by the Nothing phone 3 and 3a users on community, this issue has been fixed now, which is a big relief for those who use multiple accounts.
There is also good news for Snapchat users—now the refresh rate has been improved, making the app experience more smooth. The problem of stuttering during 4K 60FPS video playback in the gallery has also been fixed.
Battery and charging related improvements
Adaptive brightness has been optimized, which will make the screen brightness transition more smooth. The problem of charging disconnecting with some third-party chargers has also been resolved. However, some users have complained of problems related to Wi-Fi connectivity, which have not been completely fixed in this update and users have to wait for few more days.
How to download the update and what precautions should be taken?
This update is about 189 MB in size and it is being released under a staggered rollout, that is, not all users will get it at once. If you have not received the update yet, then you can check manually by going to Settings.
During the update, the phone may heat up and the battery may drain quickly, but this is normal and will be fine after some time. If you face any problem, try restarting the phone once.
What was new in previous updates?
The Nothing OS V3.5-250711-2047 update was released in July 2025, which added features like Glyph Caller ID (shows contact name/number when you long-press the Glyph button), Flip to Record feature, improvements to camera night mode and HDR, and 120fps support for some games. The latest update carries forward those improvements and solves a lot of issues.
Conclusion
This update of the Nothing Phone (3) comes with many useful improvements, especially in the Glyph interface, camera, and system stability. However, some issues like Wi-Fi connectivity still remain, which may be fixed in future Nothing OS updates. If you have received this update, then do share your experience in the comments below and spread the news of this updates among others on social media platforms.
