Nothing recently announced the release of the stable Nothing OS 4.0 update, based on Android 16, for CMF Phone (1) and CMF Phone (2) Pro users. At the time, Nothing clarified that the stable update would initially roll out only to CMF Phone (1) users, while CMF Phone (2) Pro owners would receive it in the following weeks.
Now, CMF Phone (2) Pro users have also started receiving the stable Nothing OS 4.0 update on their devices.
The update package is around 2.19GB in size. As the rollout is being carried out in phases, it may take up to a week to reach all users. If you haven’t received the update yet, it should arrive on your device soon.
CMF Phone (2) Pro Stable Nothing OS 4.0 Update
New Features
Added AI usage dashboard
When using Essential Space, it automatically tracks AI large model usage for enhanced privacy transparency.
Path: Settings > Intelligence toolkit > AI usage.
Hiding apps directly from the home screen and App drawer is now supported.
Find hidden apps via: Home screen > App drawer > Hidden icons.
Managing the search scope is now supported in App drawer to display results within a specific scope.
Added more size options for Weather, Pedometer, Screen Time widgets.
2×2 size is now supported for most QuickSettings tiles.
Pop-up view now supports two floating icons for easier switching.
System upgrade supports app optimisation to improve startup speed.
Path: Settings > Apps > App optimisation.
Setting different ringtones for dual SIMs is now supported.
Essential Innovations
Introducing Playground (Alpha) — come experience unique creations from the Community, including Essential Apps, Camera Presets, and EQ Profiles.
Essential Apps (Alpha) are now open for download. Enjoy AI-powered, community-crafted apps that blend creativity with efficiency.
Notes:
For more details of Playground & Essential Apps, please visit:
https://playground.nothing.tech
Visual Enhancements
Nothing app icons have been redesigned with an all-new, fresh look.
Updated status bar icons with a more intuitive look.
Added 2 new lock screen clock faces in Customisation.
Extra dark mode is now available, bringing a more immersive dark style.
Path: Settings > Display > Dark theme > Extra dark mode.
Camera Enhancements
Presets: Updated default list with new popular styles.
Filters: Added intensity adjustment and exclusive Stretch styles.
Watermarks: Introduced new Nothing brand watermarks and artistic frames
