It is very slowly disappearing but doesn't feel right that it even appears

short story i was at home roaming around while talking to a friend on call and the phone slipped from my hand (don't know how but damn i wish i had gripped it properly) regardless the damage done to the display is not something i would've expected from a simple 5 ft drop 😭. I am sorry if my tone is a bit immature im a teen after all, i just wanted to know if others have had a similar experience. I just cannot get over this as this phone is barely 3 weeks old.

My phone is cooked and I'm getting a new phone soon and really like my nothing earbuds so I thought I'd go all in on nothing

I have the choice between the (3) and (4a) pro and both are around 560 EUR

Since they happen to be the same price which would be the better pick? last years (3) or this years (4a) pro?

we all know about the transparent backing, the monochrome nothing os widget aesthetic, and the glyph light alerts. but aside from the major design marketing points, what was the real tiny detail that made you finally pull the trigger and try this brand out?

was it literally just being sick of how boring modern iphones and galaxy slabs look, wanting a custom dot matrix font on your lock screen clock face, or did you just really want the glyph light tracking timer to see exactly when your food delivery guy is arriving?

drop your unique stories below of what actually sold you on the phone.

Hi everyone,

I ordered my Nothing Phone (4a) from Amazon India on 8 October and received it on 17 October. I have Prime membership, but the delivery took longer than I expected.

After delivery, I checked the IMEI on Nothing’s official website and found an activation date of 29 September 2026. I contacted Nothing customer care, and they advised me to return the phone because I paid for a new, non-activated device.

I contacted Amazon twice. They escalated my issue and promised a callback on 22 October, but I never received a call on the 22nd or 23rd. I’ll contact them again today.

I’ve also noticed that Google Lens struggles to scan my laptop or monitor screen, and the area around the top of the camera gets warm during use.

Here’s what I’m planning to ask Amazon:

Why was my phone activated before delivery when I paid for a new device?

If I choose a replacement, can Amazon offer some goodwill compensation for this experience, such as Nothing Ear earbuds or a charger?

If the replacement also arrives with issues, what resolution or compensation can Amazon provide? Given everything that has happened, could they offer a Nothing Phone (4a) Pro for the same amount I paid for the Phone (4a), or another suitable solution?

I’m considering either a replacement or a refund, but after this experience, I really want a proper resolution.

Has anyone faced a similar situation with Amazon India? Were you offered any compensation, and how did it turn out?

Thanks for your advice!

Any tips on how I can photograph from my phone

I have Nothing 4a with NOS 5 beta. It was running very smoothly with decent battery backup but from the last 10 days the battery life is very very bad. I'm charging my phone twice a day.

I have casual use with normal apps (nothing heavy). But the battery drain is very bad now.

Needs to be fixed in the stable version.

fk The previous one was still better...

I showed less animation and other features in this one, but it was filmed better.

Hi so I have been Samsung user from past 7 years from my first device to this one. But now the phone is just counting it's days and I want a decent phone in good budget. I'm considering getting a Nothing 4a(8/256). I just want to know that how it feels to switch from Samsung Ui to Nothing Ui what are features which one miss and what are additional features that they love.

Thanks

Nothing OS, this update feels incredibly half-baked, and honestly, it’s frustrating.

Let’s start with the basics. Why can’t I turn off Wi-Fi directly from the Quick Settings panel? And when I want to enable mobile data, why do I have to go through an additional step? These are basic functions that should be quick and effortless, not unnecessarily complicated. Even the hotspot section fails to clearly show how many devices are connected.

Quick Settings also needs proper haptic feedback. Whenever I turn a toggle on or off, there should be subtle haptic feedback confirming that the action has been registered. These small details make the interface feel responsive and polished. Right now, even basic interactions lack that sense of refinement.

Then come the animations. The sluggish animations introduced in this update simply don’t suit Nothing OS. Nothing has always had its own distinct visual identity, and blindly adopting stock Android’s design choices shouldn’t come at the cost of that identity.

Speaking of design, the translucent theme is one of the worst decisions in this update. The implementation feels poorly thought out, and instead of improving the visual experience, it makes the interface feel less polished. The stock icons introduced in this version also feel awkward, especially coming from Nothing OS 4. The transition feels jarring, and the icons don’t seem to blend naturally with the visual identity Nothing has built over time.

The system fonts are inconsistent, too, with little visual hierarchy. Everything feels too uniform, making it difficult to distinguish between an app name, a message, and the person who sent it in notifications.

There’s also a noticeable scaling issue. System settings look smaller and less comfortable to read compared to Nothing OS 5. The notification redesign makes things worse, with text elements appearing almost identical in weight and prominence. Notifications should be easy to scan at a glance, not require extra effort to understand.

The Settings app is another major disappointment. The placement of options feels scattered and poorly organised, as if settings have simply been thrown together without a consistent structure. The overall layout lacks the polish and logical organisation you'd expect from a major OS update. Finding options should feel intuitive, not like a scavenger hunt. A redesign should improve navigation and consistency, not make the Settings app feel less cohesive.

Google has also introduced more customisation options for the appearance of status bar icons and home screen icons. Why can’t Nothing offer similar flexibility? At the very least, give users a choice between different icon styles and appearances. Not everyone wants the same look, and customisation has always been an important part of the Android experience. Nothing should build on that idea rather than limit it.

And what exactly are these new animations supposed to achieve? The status bar animations are barely noticeable, and an airplane mode animation? Seriously, is that supposed to be a meaningful upgrade? Nobody asked for flashy, insignificant animations while fundamental usability issues remain unresolved.

The recent apps screen is another disappointment. Google has made questionable design decisions with its recent apps interface, and Nothing seems to be following the same path instead of retaining what worked well in its own implementation. Just because Google changes something doesn’t mean it’s worth copying.

The features introduced with Nothing OS 5 already felt underwhelming in some areas, and this update doesn’t do enough to make the experience feel meaningfully better. Instead, it seems like visual changes are being prioritised over practical improvements.

Nothing, please make a choice: either embrace stock Android’s design language properly and implement it consistently, or continue building on the unique identity that made Nothing OS stand out in the first place. Don’t take bits and pieces from Google’s design, introduce them halfway, and leave the overall experience feeling inconsistent.

An update should make the phone feel more refined, intuitive, and enjoyable to use. It shouldn’t make basic actions more complicated, reduce readability, disrupt familiar iconography, or sacrifice a distinctive design identity for changes that barely matter.

If you’re going to introduce something new, do it properly. Focus on consistency, usability, visual hierarchy, intuitive settings placement, responsive haptics, meaningful customisation, and smoothness before adding cosmetic features that nobody asked for.

And if there’s a Nothing community where we can share feedback, I’d genuinely encourage everyone who feels the same way to speak up, share their experiences, and upvote these concerns. The goal isn’t to criticise Nothing for the sake of criticism; it’s to help the team understand what users actually want and expect from Nothing OS. The more constructive feedback we collectively provide, the better the chances of getting these issues noticed and addressed. Let’s push this feedback together and make our voices heard so we can help Nothing OS become better for everyone. We chose Nothing because it offered something different, and we want to see that identity improve, not disappear.

I play geometry dash, and have the removed 60fps cap for games, but it's stuck at 60fps, not 120 like everything else

Bhai ye jitna likh rakha hai kisi ka chal Raha hai itni der ??

Mera to 6-8 ghante ka screen time bhi muskil se aa raha hai

itni der standby nhi rehta ek din me So barr charge karna padd raha hai

* The attached image is the design for the Media Widget created with Claude Design

I have a question, is it possible to create a media widget app using the Essential Apps? Because I'm bored using the Media Widget from Nothing because it's too plain but I was wondering if it is even remotely possible to create a Media Widget that plays whenever a song plays in the background? I don't think it can but I just wanna know if it is even possible?

Couple months ago I got a white NP3 12/256 version for 44k rupees from Amazon. Now white isnt available and black 12/256 np3 is for 75k rupees. Whats with price hike and unavailability? Have they stopped production and these are last units available?

No heavy ai post processing, i hope carl pei lets us have "zero post processing" toggle in nothing phone native camera app😭🥀🙏

but my wife OnePlus Nord CE5 has no issues. does my issue has anything with Nothing or With Jio?

Psst psst.. it's ON.

I'm getting really really frustrated now with os 5,

Constant half visible clipped notification pop ups.

So bad/blunt animation easing, anyone who've ever worked on animating things will know bad they messed up, notice the blunt string jittery ending towards the end of an animation/pull/transition of a panel, especially notification panel.

That's what an amateur motion designer on his day 2 usually makes.

Now half the time I'm confused with this wifi thing.

And this extreme hdr that auto applies on everything, I can't take a single photo of my cats, it looks 🤮🤮, I kind of hopes they'll fix it.

Edit - Found two more bugs/weird choices/ odd things since I posted this -

1. Press and hold the brightness bar or volume bar, NOTHING HAPPENS it should open display settings.
2. Apparently you can't swipe between quick settings and notifications panel while a call is going on, you'll have to swipe from right or left for either one.

Hey everyone!

We've officially opened the Dott Matrix Beta Program, and we're looking for Nothing Phone users who'd like to try out the app and help us improve it.

Dott Matrix is built around exploring new possibilities for the Glyph Matrix, from useful everyday features to creative and interactive experiences.

We're inviting early testers to get involved, explore what's available, and share their thoughts as we continue developing the app.

Who can apply?

• Nothing Phone users interested in the Glyph Matrix
• People who enjoy trying new features and experimenting
• Anyone willing to share feedback and help us improve

If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

🔗 Beta application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOT8FKhFyQQRozYf5jYIIpn5QBOElu0VmXCSKVJseS8mGd_w/viewform?usp=dialog

We're looking forward to seeing what you think and hearing your ideas for the future of Dott Matrix.

Thanks for supporting the project!

Huge fan of the Nothing ecosystem (Phone (3a), Ear, CMF Watch), but my current warranty experience has been unacceptable.

Sept 9th: Sent my Nothing Ear in for a basic warranty claim. Got total silence for weeks until I repeatedly chased them.

The "Resolution": Support agreed to an upgraded Nothing Ear (3) replacement, but refused to confirm what color I'd actually receive.

The Stall: It’s been over 2 weeks since that approval with zero movement, no tracking, and no updates.

Is their normal support really this bad? for a company targeting iOS users I don't think they will have any success if they can't handle the most basic of requests.

worth tagging u/nothing_support

Hi! I’ve never had anything from Nothing before and I’ve only heard good things so, know that I need a headset for work and travel, which one is a better option?

I know the price difference between them, is it worth paying about $100 USD more for the Nothing Headphone (1)?
(I’m not from the US but I’ll ship it to my country)

And if you have any other recommendations please let me know.

Ignore the pic I thought it resembles a metal head but Geniune question regarding Nothing phone 3 , I had it since January 2025 and after nothing os 4.0 screen had green tint on certain brightness , it suddenly gets green on Instagram and when I go to home screen it gets normal and black crush too . After updating to nothing os 5.0 while pressing the power button it doesn't respond like usual sometimes it doesn't even register pressing. And is it just me or the cameras are getting worse , in portrait mode it can't handle backlight but when I bought it initially it was brilliant. All nothing phone 3 users please share your honest experiences and ask me i will answer my from experiences too.