| Manufacturer | Nothing |
| Model | Metroid |
| Installs | Nothing/Metroid/Metroid:15/AQ3A.250226.002/2508291700:user/release-keys|Nothing/MetroidEEA/Metroid:15/AQ3A.250226.002/2508291700:user/release-keys|Nothing/MetroidIND/Metroid:15/AQ3A.250226.002/2508291700:user/release-keys|Nothing/MetroidJPN/Metroid:15/AQ3A.250226.002/2508291700:user/release-keys|Nothing/MetroidTUR/Metroid:15/AQ3A.250226.002/2508291700:user/release-keys |
| Updates from | Nothing/Metroid/Metroid:15/AQ3A.250226.002/2507112047:user/release-keys |
| Security patch | 2025-09-01 |
| SDK | 35 |
| Size | 1014.7 MB |
| Install method | Seamless A/B (A/B) |
| Updated partitions | odm product system system_dlkm system_ext vendor vendor_dlkm |
| Build date | 2025-08-29 |
Nothing Phone (3) — AQ3A.250226.002
Release notes
🧭 Added two new Glyph Toys — Compass and Feed The Fly. Find them under Settings > Glyph Interface > Glyph Toys > Manage Glyph Toys.
🔮 Enabled Glyph Mirror in Camera. Works in photo or video on any rear lens. See your shot in real time. Just swipe down in the viewfinder to toggle.
Camera Enhancements
🎨 Introduced the new “Stretch” preset, created in collaboration with photographer Jordan Hemingway. The preset features rich shadows and extended highlights for unique results.
📸 Further improved responsiveness and photo quality when repeatedly tapping the shutter for continuous shooting.
⏱️ Reduced shutter lag so captured photos now more closely match the preview.
🎞️ Enhanced colour consistency across all rear cameras.
🔍 Improved clarity for photos taken at 6x to 60x zoom.
🌅 Optimised HDR for more natural brightness and detail in portraits and other scenes.
📹 Enhanced camera effects in third-party apps, including more accurate colours on Messenger video calls and better video quality in other apps.
General Improvements and Bug Fixes
📳 Adjusted vibration intensity for Generative mode for ringtones.
🎵 Fixed occasional playback errors with Generative mode for ringtones.
⏱️ Fixed an issue where the Stopwatch toy would unexpectedly shut off.
📱 Resolved a rare bug that caused WhatsApp message notifications to display incorrectly on the Glyph Matrix.
🖼️ Fixed image display issues when resizing the Photo widget to 4x2.
💿 Corrected album cover and metadata display errors in the Media Player widget during playback.
🔄 Fixed rare cases where Quick Settings tiles displayed out of order.
🎮 Fixed delayed touch response while playing Minecraft.
📞 Fixed occasional call noise issues.
🔋 Improved system stability and Wi-Fi reliability.
🔒 Updated security patch to September 2025.
Notes:
Your device may temporarily heat up and consume more power during the update. This will return to normal shortly after the installation.