Nothing Phone (3) is now receiving the update to Nothing OS 5.0 based on Android 17

Nothing started its open beta program for Nothing OS 5.0 based on Android 17 back in late August, and today the company is finally ready to roll out the new OS version to everyone. Well, everyone who owns a Nothing Phone (3), that is. [#InlinePriceWidget,13969,1#] The rollout has started, but it is staggered, so "availability may vary by region and device", the company says in its official announcement post.

To manually check for the update on your Nothing Phone (3), go to Settings > System > System update. The update brings with it a redesigned launcher, a new Micrographics… Nothing Phone (3) is now receiving the update to Nothing OS 5.0 based on Android 17.

There are a few settings to check if you’re having issues with your map’s location accuracy. How to improve your Android phone’s location accuracy.

To accurately know how to get to where you want to go, after all, the phone first needs to know exactly where you are. You might also use this feature to send a pin of your location to someone, or maybe mark the location of your parked car so you can find it in a busy shopping mall.

It’s also useful for safety reasons in the event that you get lost or hurt. Bottom line: you want location information to be as accurate as possible.

While precise location hinges largely on the phone’s built-in GPS antennas, there are settings you can adjust to improve it. The phone can use wireless signals, GPS, and device sensors to determine where you are, and even in what direction you’re facing.

A setting called Location Accuracy Service, formerly Google Location Services, is your first step to improving accuracy, especially if you’re indoors or in a densely populated area where GPS signals aren’t available or as clear.