The Nothing Phone (1) is no longer supported, but users may still be able to extend its lifespan.

Carl Pei announced that Phone (1) will not receive Nothing OS 4.0 as it has reached the end of its software lifecycle. The company is planning a special program for its earliest users, honoring its commitment to three years of software updates, plus one more year of security updates. Pei's tweet on September 10, 2025, included a link for more details.

Acknowledging the news, CEO Carl Pei announced an upgrade program for Phone (1) and Phone (2) users who want to switch to Phone (3).

The upgrade program includes:

Phone (1) and Phone (2) users get exclusive discounts when upgrading to Phone (3), such as $300 in the US or £300 in the UK.

Those who have already purchased Phone (3) can contact customer support for store credit toward a future purchase.

To verify eligibility and receive a discount code, users will need their phone's IMEI number.

The limited-time offer is available until October 3rd, 2025.

To claim the offer, visit the website and enter your device's IMEI.

This situation illustrates product lifecycle management. When Phone (1) launched, the promise of three years of OS updates was competitive. However, standards have changed, with companies like Google now providing seven years of updates for their Pixel devices.

For Nothing, this is about future strategy. The company is encouraging users to upgrade to newer devices like Phone (3), which has features like the "Essential Key" and AI integration. This move is a strategic decision to move users to its latest platform while managing support for a young company.

While it's disappointing when a phone no longer gets software updates, Nothing is handling it well. The company fulfilled its promise of three years of updates.

Importantly, early supporters are not being forgotten. The upgrade discount acknowledges those who supported the company from the beginning.

This business decision rewards loyalty and promotes migration to their new AI ecosystem. Ideally, longer support periods would become standard, but this is a fair conclusion to Phone (1)’s software journey. It closes a chapter while inviting users to participate in the next one.

Although the Nothing Phone (1) will not support Android 16, the latest update is a good alternative.

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