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 Version public release dates = OS 1.0 - mid 2022\\ OS 1.5 - February 2023\\ OS 2.0 - August 2023\\ OS 2.5 - December 2023\\ OS 3.0 - December 2024\\ OS 3.5 - July 2025\\ OS 4.0 - November 2025
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-Nothing OS is the proprietary Android-based operating system developed by Nothing for its own smartphones and [[:cmf|CMF by Nothing]] phone series. First introduced in 2022, it emphasises a minimalist, modern design aesthetic paired with thoughtful utility.
+Nothing OS is the proprietary Android-based operating system developed by Nothing for its own smartphones and [[:cmf|CMF by Nothing]] phone series. First introduced in 2022, it emphasises a minimalist, modern design aesthetic paired with thoughtful utility. It works best alongside the [[:software:nothing_launcher|Nothing Launcher]], which is the primary Android launcher developed by Nothing.
 ====== History & Development ======
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 On [[hardware:phone_3a_series|Phone (3a) series]] devices and [[:cmf|CMF phones]], Nothing introduced Lock Glimpse - a feature supposed to bring "fresh, high-quality wallpapers to your lock screen, curated to your taste across nine categories". The introduction of Lock Glimpse faced immediate backlash from the community, hailing it as "bloatware" on an otherwise clean and minimal OS.((https://nothing.community/d/45213)) Nothing released a number of statements and updates around this feature, ultimately deciding to fully remove it on [[hardware:phone_3a_series|(a) series]] devices as of 9 January 2026.((https://nothing.community/d/45348))
+====Nothing OS 4.1====
+Nothing OS 4.1 was introduced in [[hardware:phone_4a_series|Phone (4a) series]] launch posts on 5 March 2025.  It was the first major update to Nothing OS 4.0, introducing a more vibrant and customisable lock screen, two relaxation-focused widgets, and upgraded Live Notification support for the [[glyph_interface|Glyph Interface]]. A few enhancements like polished animations, frame-interpolated transitions, and faster app launches were also made. With [[hardware:phone_4a_series|Phone (4a) series]] and Nothing OS 4.1, [[software:essential_space|Essential Space]] started supporting cloud access, enabling seamless cross-platform use across phones, desktops, laptops, watches, and more.((https://nothing.community/d/53745))((https://nothing.community/d/53744))
+Nothing OS 4.1 started rolling out to [[hardware:phone_3|Phone (3)]] devices starting from 23 April 2026. Nothing introduced Essential Voice, a new lock screen clock, an improved Live Update integration, cleaner Essential Notifications and made some stability and security enhancements.(( https://nothing.community/d/56170))