CMF Phones Get Nothing OS 4.0 with Android 16

CMF has begun the phased rollout of Nothing OS 4.0, bringing a significant software upgrade to its smartphone lineup, including the CMF Phone 1 and the newer CMF Phone 2 Pro. Phone 1 users are receiving the update first, with the Phone 2 Pro expected to follow in early January.

A Streamlined and Polished Interface

Based on Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0 prioritizes refinement over radical changes. The update introduces a cleaner, more balanced interface featuring refreshed system icons, redesigned status indicators, and a simplified Quick Settings layout. These improvements are designed to make daily interactions smoother, clearer, and more intuitive.

Enhanced Dark Mode

A highlight of the update is the enhanced Extra Dark Mode, which deepens blacks, improves contrast, and reduces power consumption. The mode also enhances readability across notifications, Quick Settings, and the app drawer. Additionally, support now extends to first-party apps like Essential Space, providing a consistent dark experience throughout the system.

Customization with Widgets and Layout Options

Nothing OS 4.0 introduces expanded customization features, including new widget sizes such as 1×1 and 2×1 for apps like Weather, Pedometer, and Screen Time. These additions allow users to create compact, information-rich home screens tailored to their preferences.

Smarter and Smoother Multitasking

Multitasking functionality has been upgraded with an improved pop-up view, enabling users to run and switch between two floating apps seamlessly using swipe gestures. A new hidden apps feature allows users to keep selected apps out of the app drawer while maintaining quick access when needed.

Refined Animations and Enhanced Feedback

System animations have been polished throughout the interface, delivering smoother transitions and a greater sense of depth. App opening and closing animations now include subtle background scaling, creating a more connected visual flow. Haptic feedback has also been improved, providing gentle vibrations at minimum and maximum volume levels for better tactile awareness.

Android 16 Upgrade

Nothing OS 4.0 also marks the upgrade from Android 15 to Android 16, bringing the latest security patches, performance improvements, and platform-level enhancements to CMF devices.

Rollout Schedule

The update is being released in stages. CMF Phone 1 users will receive Nothing OS 4.0 first, while CMF Phone 2 Pro users can expect the update in early January. The update will arrive automatically via OTA over the coming days.

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