In the first week of September, Nothing released the September 2025 security patch update for the Nothing Phone (3). And now, a second update has been pushed for the device with version number Nothing OS V3.5-250911-2112. This update is currently being rolled out and brings several camera enhancements along with major bug fixes.
The total size of the update is around 280MB. Since the rollout is happening in phases, some users may not receive it on the very first day. Normally, if the update is available for your device, your phone will automatically notify you. However, if you wish to check manually, you can go to Settings > System Update > Check for Update.
Moving on to the changelog, here is what is new in this update
Camera Enhancements
Manually adjusting the exposure slider is now smoother and more precise.
Fixed an issue that caused unwanted tint in certain scenes, delivering more natural and balanced colours.
Updated AI SuperRes Zoom algorithm to improve sharpness of texts.
Improved Action Mode to reduce noise grains.
An Improved camera clarity for third-party apps.
Improved Video Shooting: Videos now have better contrast and look less hazy and more vibrant.
General Improvements and Bug Fixes
Optimised Glyph Matrix display of Always-on Glyph Toys in multi-user mode.
Fixed the duplicated contact avatar issue when adding a new rule in Essential Notification.
Resolved haptics bugs when previewing Generative mode for notifications.
Improved title alignment in About phone for Arabic.
Upgraded the Bluetooth device recording UI. Find it via: Settings > Sound & Vibration > Bluetooth device recording.
Optimised battery consumption under certain scenarios.
Reduced heating in certain scenarios for a better experience.
Improved Wi-Fi connectivity and network stability.
Enhanced system stability and optimised performance.
Furthermore, Nothing has already announced the Android 16 Closed Beta for the Nothing Phone (3) and is expected to roll out the Open Beta soon.
