Nothing has officially ended software support for its original Phone (1) with a final update released this week. The company confirmed that the July 2026 security patch marks the end of the Phone (1)'s lifecycle, fulfilling its promise of three major Android updates and four years of security patches. The device launched with Android 12 and eventually received Android 15 in early 2025, completing its update roadmap.
Final update: a modest sendoff for a pioneering device
The last update delivers only the July 2026 security patch and some assorted bug fixes, making it a relatively inconclusive endpoint. Nevertheless, Nothing described the Phone (1) as the foundation of Nothing OS, introducing the Glyph Interface, dot matrix design language, and a cleaner, more intentional smartphone experience. In a farewell statement, the company emphasized that while the software lifecycle ends, the device remains fully usable and an important part of Nothing's history.
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What's next for Phone (1) owners
Users looking for an upgrade can consider the Phone (4a) Pro, one of the standout releases of 2026. Notably, Nothing has quietly stopped selling the 128GB model on Amazon US, though it remains available via Best Buy and its own online store. For those keeping their Phone (1), the device will continue to work, but without future security patches, long-term vulnerability risks increase. Nothing's software journey began with this model, and the company continues to evolve its OS on newer devices. For a deeper dive into how other products handle updates, check our article on Google AI Plus and AI Pro, and see how Apple's approach differs with the AirTag 2 and M3 iPad Air. For more on Nothing's background, visit the Nothing Wikipedia page.
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