Nothing Phone (1) receives final update as software support ends

The End of an Era: Nothing Phone (1) Reaches Its Final Update

If you’re still rocking the original Nothing Phone (1), it’s time to mark a significant milestone. Nothing has officially confirmed that its debut smartphone has reached the end of its software support journey. Launched back in July 2022 with Android 12, the device served as the brand’s bold entry into the competitive world of mobile tech, and it’s now bowing out gracefully.

The company is currently pushing out the final software package for the Phone (1), so don’t be surprised if you see a notification pop up over the next few days. This parting update includes the July 2026 security patch, alongside a suite of standard bug fixes and performance tweaks to keep things running smoothly as you head into the future.

What does this mean for your device?

Continued Functionality: While major OS upgrades and security patches are stopping, your phone isn’t turning into a paperweight. It remains fully operational and will continue to function exactly as it does today.
Meeting the Promise: Nothing has officially honored its commitment of providing three major Android OS upgrades and four years of security support, crossing the finish line right on schedule.

If you feel like you’re missing out on the latest features, the good news is that the ecosystem has grown quite a bit since 2022. If you’re looking for that next “Nothing” experience, you might want to look into newer, more powerful alternatives like the Phone (3) or the feature-packed Phone (4a) Pro. Both devices offer the refined hardware and software evolution that started with the Phone (1).

It’s been a solid run for a phone that helped put a unique design language back on the map. Even as the software lifecycle closes, the Phone (1) remains a piece of mobile history worth remembering.