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Andrew V: /* Incidents */

2026-04-14T16:03:59Z

Incidents

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	This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}\|{{PAGENAME}} category]].		This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}\|{{PAGENAME}} category]].
	===Introducing Ads and Bloatware to its lower end phones===		===Introducing Ads and Bloatware to its lower end phones===
	Nothing OS 4.0 (based on android 16) added Lock Glimpses/Ads and Pre-installed Apps (Bloatware) on their lower end phones, like the Phone 3a series which includes Phone (3a) Lite, (3a), the (3a) Pro and CMF Phones.<ref>[https://nothing.community/d/45348-lock-glimpse-future-plans "Lock Glimpse & Future Plans"] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260109212706/https://nothing.community/d/45348-lock-glimpse-future-plans Archived])</ref> This move is being heavily criticized by consumers as they previously claimed to provide a bloat-free experience on their devices.		Nothing OS 4.0 (based on android 16) added Lock Glimpses/Ads and Pre-installed Apps (Bloatware) on their lower end phones, like the Phone 3a series which includes Phone (3a) Lite, (3a), the (3a) Pro and CMF Phones.<ref>[https://nothing.community/d/45348-lock-glimpse-future-plans "Lock Glimpse & Future Plans"] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260109212706/https://nothing.community/d/45348-lock-glimpse-future-plans Archived])</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Floemer \|first=Andreas \|date=2025-10-27 \|title=Phone 3a: NothingOS 4.0 brings optional ads to the lock screen \|url=https://www.heise.de/en/news/Phone-3a-NothingOS-4-0-brings-optional-ads-to-the-lock-screen-10904033.html \|url-status=live \|website=[[heise online]]}}</ref> This move is being heavily criticized by consumers as they previously claimed to provide a bloat-free experience on their devices.

	The introduction of Essential Search does not permit the users to perform local searches on the device without forcing them to [[:File:Essential Search Terms of Service.png\|Terms and Conditions]] and a [[:File:Essential Search Privacy Policy.png\|Privacy policy]].		The introduction of Essential Search does not permit the users to perform local searches on the device without forcing them to [[:File:Essential Search Terms of Service.png\|Terms and Conditions]] and a [[:File:Essential Search Privacy Policy.png\|Privacy policy]].

2001:4BC9:B009:90BE:2205:B7FF:FE00:E700: /* References */ fix name error

2026-03-30T02:35:35Z

References: fix name error

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	==Products==		==Products==

	*Phone (3) (July 1st, 2025<ref>https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2156428 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250630154725/https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2156428 Archived])</ref>): Nothing advertized it's product as a '[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flagship Flagship]' to hype the product up. The product originally came with a built-in app called 'Nothing Chats', Which was advertized as end-to-end encrypted, Although it is not.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Blake \|first=Alex \|date=November 20, 2023 \|title=Nothing tried to outdo Apple’s RCS; instead it created a privacy disaster \|url=https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-tried-to-outdo-apples-rcs-instead-it-created-a-privacy-disaster \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250917220328/https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-tried-to-outdo-apples-rcs-instead-it-created-a-privacy-disaster \|archive-date=September 17, 2025 \|work=tech radar}}</ref> The change has since been reverted it seems in newer software releases. Additionally the phone has an 'Essential Space' button which triggers the built-in AI app, the button cannot be disabled on the device itself, and instead requires a computer with [[wikipedia:Android_Debug_Bridge\|ADB]] to disable or customise<ref>{{Cite web \|last= \|first=~~rwilco12~~ \|date=2025-08-18 \|title=How-To Disable or Remap the Essentials Button \|url=https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-disable-or-remap-the-essentials-button.4755184/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260314123936/https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-disable-or-remap-the-essentials-button.4755184/ \|archive-date=2026-03-14 \|access-date=2026-03-14 \|website=XDA Forums}}</ref>. This is not reasonably accessible to the average person.		*Phone (3) (July 1st, 2025<ref>https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2156428 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250630154725/https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2156428 Archived])</ref>): Nothing advertized it's product as a '[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flagship Flagship]' to hype the product up. The product originally came with a built-in app called 'Nothing Chats', Which was advertized as end-to-end encrypted, Although it is not.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Blake \|first=Alex \|date=November 20, 2023 \|title=Nothing tried to outdo Apple’s RCS; instead it created a privacy disaster \|url=https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-tried-to-outdo-apples-rcs-instead-it-created-a-privacy-disaster \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250917220328/https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-tried-to-outdo-apples-rcs-instead-it-created-a-privacy-disaster \|archive-date=September 17, 2025 \|work=tech radar}}</ref> The change has since been reverted it seems in newer software releases. Additionally the phone has an 'Essential Space' button which triggers the built-in AI app, the button cannot be disabled on the device itself, and instead requires a computer with [[wikipedia:Android_Debug_Bridge\|ADB]] to disable or customise<ref>{{Cite web \|last=rwilco12 \|first= \|date=2025-08-18 \|title=How-To Disable or Remap the Essentials Button \|url=https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-disable-or-remap-the-essentials-button.4755184/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260314123936/https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-disable-or-remap-the-essentials-button.4755184/ \|archive-date=2026-03-14 \|access-date=2026-03-14 \|website=XDA Forums}}</ref>. This is not reasonably accessible to the average person.

	==See also==		==See also==

Rudxain: link ADB

2026-03-15T13:32:06Z

link ADB

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	==Products==		==Products==

	*Phone (3) (July 1st, 2025<ref>https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2156428 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250630154725/https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2156428 Archived])</ref>): Nothing advertized it's product as a '[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flagship Flagship]' to hype the product up. The product originally came with a built-in app called 'Nothing Chats', Which was advertized as end-to-end encrypted, Although it is not.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Blake \|first=Alex \|date=November 20, 2023 \|title=Nothing tried to outdo Apple’s RCS; instead it created a privacy disaster \|url=https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-tried-to-outdo-apples-rcs-instead-it-created-a-privacy-disaster \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250917220328/https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-tried-to-outdo-apples-rcs-instead-it-created-a-privacy-disaster \|archive-date=September 17, 2025 \|work=tech radar}}</ref> The change has since been reverted it seems in newer software releases. Additionally the phone has an 'Essential Space' button which triggers the built-in AI app, the button cannot be disabled on the device itself, and instead requires a computer with ADB to disable or customise<ref>{{Cite web \|last= \|first=rwilco12 \|date=2025-08-18 \|title=How-To Disable or Remap the Essentials Button \|url=https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-disable-or-remap-the-essentials-button.4755184/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260314123936/https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-disable-or-remap-the-essentials-button.4755184/ \|archive-date=2026-03-14 \|access-date=2026-03-14 \|website=XDA Forums}}</ref>. This is not reasonably accessible to the average person.		*Phone (3) (July 1st, 2025<ref>https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2156428 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250630154725/https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2156428 Archived])</ref>): Nothing advertized it's product as a '[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flagship Flagship]' to hype the product up. The product originally came with a built-in app called 'Nothing Chats', Which was advertized as end-to-end encrypted, Although it is not.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Blake \|first=Alex \|date=November 20, 2023 \|title=Nothing tried to outdo Apple’s RCS; instead it created a privacy disaster \|url=https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-tried-to-outdo-apples-rcs-instead-it-created-a-privacy-disaster \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250917220328/https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-tried-to-outdo-apples-rcs-instead-it-created-a-privacy-disaster \|archive-date=September 17, 2025 \|work=tech radar}}</ref> The change has since been reverted it seems in newer software releases. Additionally the phone has an 'Essential Space' button which triggers the built-in AI app, the button cannot be disabled on the device itself, and instead requires a computer with [[wikipedia:Android_Debug_Bridge\|ADB]] to disable or customise<ref>{{Cite web \|last= \|first=rwilco12 \|date=2025-08-18 \|title=How-To Disable or Remap the Essentials Button \|url=https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-disable-or-remap-the-essentials-button.4755184/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260314123936/https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-disable-or-remap-the-essentials-button.4755184/ \|archive-date=2026-03-14 \|access-date=2026-03-14 \|website=XDA Forums}}</ref>. This is not reasonably accessible to the average person.

	==See also==		==See also==

2001:8003:2436:4E00:F9E8:D646:6E93:7600: Change wording on the essential button sentence to make it clear that you cannot modify or disable the button's functionality without a separate device with ADB, and that the procedure is not accessible (needing to download adb, and then fiddle around with developer settings to enable debugging and then needing to navigate the terminal to actually apply changes)

2026-03-14T12:45:18Z

Change wording on the essential button sentence to make it clear that you **cannot** modify or disable the button's functionality without a separate device with ADB, and that the procedure is not accessible (needing to download adb, and then fiddle around with developer settings to enable debugging and then needing to navigate the terminal to actually apply changes)

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	==Products==		==Products==

	*Phone (3) (July 1st, 2025<ref>https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2156428 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250630154725/https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2156428 Archived])</ref>): Nothing advertized it's product as a '[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flagship Flagship]' to hype the product up. The product originally came with a built-in app called 'Nothing Chats', Which was advertized as end-to-end encrypted, Although it is not.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Blake \|first=Alex \|date=November 20, 2023 \|title=Nothing tried to outdo Apple’s RCS; instead it created a privacy disaster \|url=https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-tried-to-outdo-apples-rcs-instead-it-created-a-privacy-disaster \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250917220328/https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-tried-to-outdo-apples-rcs-instead-it-created-a-privacy-disaster \|archive-date=September 17, 2025 \|work=tech radar}}</ref> The change has since been reverted it seems in newer software releases. Additionally the phone has an 'Essential Space' button which triggers the ~~build~~-in AI app, the button ~~can~~ be disabled and ~~customized but~~ requires ~~tinkering~~ with ADB		*Phone (3) (July 1st, 2025<ref>https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2156428 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250630154725/https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2156428 Archived])</ref>): Nothing advertized it's product as a '[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flagship Flagship]' to hype the product up. The product originally came with a built-in app called 'Nothing Chats', Which was advertized as end-to-end encrypted, Although it is not.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Blake \|first=Alex \|date=November 20, 2023 \|title=Nothing tried to outdo Apple’s RCS; instead it created a privacy disaster \|url=https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-tried-to-outdo-apples-rcs-instead-it-created-a-privacy-disaster \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250917220328/https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-tried-to-outdo-apples-rcs-instead-it-created-a-privacy-disaster \|archive-date=September 17, 2025 \|work=tech radar}}</ref> The change has since been reverted it seems in newer software releases. Additionally the phone has an 'Essential Space' button which triggers the built-in AI app, the button cannot be disabled on the device itself, and instead requires a computer with ADB to disable or customise<ref>{{Cite web \|last= \|first=rwilco12 \|date=2025-08-18 \|title=How-To Disable or Remap the Essentials Button \|url=https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-disable-or-remap-the-essentials-button.4755184/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260314123936/https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-disable-or-remap-the-essentials-button.4755184/ \|archive-date=2026-03-14 \|access-date=2026-03-14 \|website=XDA Forums}}</ref>. This is not reasonably accessible to the average person.

	==See also==		==See also==

Left4Code: linked to google

2026-03-14T02:40:59Z

linked to google

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	===User Freedom:===		===User Freedom:===
	All nothing phone comes with pre-installed software that isn't allowed to uninstall. As it is being funded by Google via Google Ventures<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothing_(company) ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260128122624/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothing_(company) Archived])</ref> to keep google apps on [[wikipedia:Nothing_OS\|NothingOS]] <!-- Please add citation I couldn't find some -->		All nothing phone comes with pre-installed software that isn't allowed to uninstall. As it is being funded by [[Google]] via Google Ventures<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothing_(company) ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260128122624/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothing_(company) Archived])</ref> to keep google apps on [[wikipedia:Nothing_OS\|NothingOS]] <!-- Please add citation I couldn't find some -->

	==Incidents==		==Incidents==

Left4Code: capitalization

2026-03-14T02:40:35Z

capitalization

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	===User Freedom:===		===User Freedom:===
	All nothing phone comes with pre-installed software that isn't allowed to uninstall. As it is being funded by ~~google~~ via Google Ventures<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothing_(company) ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260128122624/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothing_(company) Archived])</ref> to keep google apps on [[wikipedia:Nothing_OS\|NothingOS]] <!-- Please add citation I couldn't find some -->		All nothing phone comes with pre-installed software that isn't allowed to uninstall. As it is being funded by Google via Google Ventures<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothing_(company) ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260128122624/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothing_(company) Archived])</ref> to keep google apps on [[wikipedia:Nothing_OS\|NothingOS]] <!-- Please add citation I couldn't find some -->

	==Incidents==		==Incidents==

Bananabot: Added archive URLs for 4 citation(s) using CRWCitationBot

2026-02-23T06:53:59Z

Added archive URLs for 4 citation(s) using CRWCitationBot

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	===User Freedom:===		===User Freedom:===
	All nothing phone comes with pre-installed software that isn't allowed to uninstall. As it is being funded by google via Google Ventures<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothing_(company)</ref> to keep google apps on [[wikipedia:Nothing_OS\|NothingOS]] <!-- Please add citation I couldn't find some -->		All nothing phone comes with pre-installed software that isn't allowed to uninstall. As it is being funded by google via Google Ventures<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothing_(company) ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260128122624/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothing_(company) Archived])</ref> to keep google apps on [[wikipedia:Nothing_OS\|NothingOS]] <!-- Please add citation I couldn't find some -->

	==Incidents==		==Incidents==
	This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}\|{{PAGENAME}} category]].		This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}\|{{PAGENAME}} category]].
	===Introducing Ads and Bloatware to its lower end phones===		===Introducing Ads and Bloatware to its lower end phones===
	Nothing OS 4.0 (based on android 16) added Lock Glimpses/Ads and Pre-installed Apps (Bloatware) on their lower end phones, like the Phone 3a series which includes Phone (3a) Lite, (3a), the (3a) Pro and CMF Phones.<ref>[https://nothing.community/d/45348-lock-glimpse-future-plans "Lock Glimpse & Future Plans"]</ref> This move is being heavily criticized by consumers as they previously claimed to provide a bloat-free experience on their devices.		Nothing OS 4.0 (based on android 16) added Lock Glimpses/Ads and Pre-installed Apps (Bloatware) on their lower end phones, like the Phone 3a series which includes Phone (3a) Lite, (3a), the (3a) Pro and CMF Phones.<ref>[https://nothing.community/d/45348-lock-glimpse-future-plans "Lock Glimpse & Future Plans"] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260109212706/https://nothing.community/d/45348-lock-glimpse-future-plans Archived])</ref> This move is being heavily criticized by consumers as they previously claimed to provide a bloat-free experience on their devices.

	The introduction of Essential Search does not permit the users to perform local searches on the device without forcing them to [[:File:Essential Search Terms of Service.png\|Terms and Conditions]] and a [[:File:Essential Search Privacy Policy.png\|Privacy policy]].		The introduction of Essential Search does not permit the users to perform local searches on the device without forcing them to [[:File:Essential Search Terms of Service.png\|Terms and Conditions]] and a [[:File:Essential Search Privacy Policy.png\|Privacy policy]].
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	===Bluetooth doesn't work===		===Bluetooth doesn't work===
	{{Main\|Nothing Phone (1)}}		{{Main\|Nothing Phone (1)}}
	Several users have reported a recurring issue with the Nothing Phone (1) where the Bluetooth functionality becomes inoperable. Affected devices are unable to activate Bluetooth, with the toggle permanently greyed out or failing to switch on. This malfunction has been described as rendering the feature "completely broken," making it impossible to pair headphones, speakers, or other accessories.<ref name="reddit1">[https://www.reddit.com/r/NothingTech/comments/vytvol/bluetooth_connectivity_issues_on_the_nothing/ "Bluetooth connectivity issues on the Nothing Phone (1)" – Reddit thread]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/NothingTech/comments/1c9rsqa/bluetooth_not_turning_on_on_my_phone_1/ "Bluetooth not turning on on my phone (1)" – Reddit thread]</ref>		Several users have reported a recurring issue with the Nothing Phone (1) where the Bluetooth functionality becomes inoperable. Affected devices are unable to activate Bluetooth, with the toggle permanently greyed out or failing to switch on. This malfunction has been described as rendering the feature "completely broken," making it impossible to pair headphones, speakers, or other accessories.<ref name="reddit1">[https://www.reddit.com/r/NothingTech/comments/vytvol/bluetooth_connectivity_issues_on_the_nothing/ "Bluetooth connectivity issues on the Nothing Phone (1)" – Reddit thread] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20220714114747/https://old.reddit.com/r/NothingTech/comments/vytvol/bluetooth_connectivity_issues_on_the_nothing/ Archived])</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/NothingTech/comments/1c9rsqa/bluetooth_not_turning_on_on_my_phone_1/ "Bluetooth not turning on on my phone (1)" – Reddit thread]</ref>

	==Products==		==Products==

	*Phone (3) (July 1st, 2025<ref>https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2156428</ref>): Nothing advertized it's product as a '[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flagship Flagship]' to hype the product up. The product originally came with a built-in app called 'Nothing Chats', Which was advertized as end-to-end encrypted, Although it is not.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Blake \|first=Alex \|date=November 20, 2023 \|title=Nothing tried to outdo Apple’s RCS; instead it created a privacy disaster \|url=https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-tried-to-outdo-apples-rcs-instead-it-created-a-privacy-disaster \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250917220328/https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-tried-to-outdo-apples-rcs-instead-it-created-a-privacy-disaster \|archive-date=September 17, 2025 \|work=tech radar}}</ref> The change has since been reverted it seems in newer software releases. Additionally the phone has an 'Essential Space' button which triggers the build-in AI app, the button can be disabled and customized but requires tinkering with ADB		*Phone (3) (July 1st, 2025<ref>https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2156428 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250630154725/https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2156428 Archived])</ref>): Nothing advertized it's product as a '[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flagship Flagship]' to hype the product up. The product originally came with a built-in app called 'Nothing Chats', Which was advertized as end-to-end encrypted, Although it is not.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Blake \|first=Alex \|date=November 20, 2023 \|title=Nothing tried to outdo Apple’s RCS; instead it created a privacy disaster \|url=https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-tried-to-outdo-apples-rcs-instead-it-created-a-privacy-disaster \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250917220328/https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-tried-to-outdo-apples-rcs-instead-it-created-a-privacy-disaster \|archive-date=September 17, 2025 \|work=tech radar}}</ref> The change has since been reverted it seems in newer software releases. Additionally the phone has an 'Essential Space' button which triggers the build-in AI app, the button can be disabled and customized but requires tinkering with ADB

	==See also==		==See also==

RedTTG: Added some more info on the Phone (3) based on what I've seen owning this product

2026-02-23T06:33:59Z

Added some more info on the Phone (3) based on what I've seen owning this product

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	{{Ph-C-CIS}}		{{Ph-C-CIS}}

	=== User Freedom: ===		===User Freedom:===
	All nothing phone comes with pre-installed software that isn't allowed to uninstall. As it is being funded by google via Google Ventures<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothing_(company)</ref> to keep google apps on [[wikipedia:Nothing_OS\|NothingOS]] <!-- Please add citation I couldn't find some -->		All nothing phone comes with pre-installed software that isn't allowed to uninstall. As it is being funded by google via Google Ventures<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothing_(company)</ref> to keep google apps on [[wikipedia:Nothing_OS\|NothingOS]] <!-- Please add citation I couldn't find some -->

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	==Products==		==Products==

	*Phone (3) (July 1st, 2025<ref>https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2156428</ref>): Nothing advertized it's product as a '[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flagship Flagship]' to hype the product up. The product ~~comes in~~ with a built-in app called 'Nothing Chats', Which was advertized as end-to-end encrypted, Although it is not.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Blake \|first=Alex \|date=November 20, 2023 \|title=Nothing tried to outdo Apple’s RCS; instead it created a privacy disaster \|url=https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-tried-to-outdo-apples-rcs-instead-it-created-a-privacy-disaster \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250917220328/https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-tried-to-outdo-apples-rcs-instead-it-created-a-privacy-disaster \|archive-date=September 17, 2025 \|work=tech radar}}</ref>		*Phone (3) (July 1st, 2025<ref>https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2156428</ref>): Nothing advertized it's product as a '[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flagship Flagship]' to hype the product up. The product originally came with a built-in app called 'Nothing Chats', Which was advertized as end-to-end encrypted, Although it is not.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Blake \|first=Alex \|date=November 20, 2023 \|title=Nothing tried to outdo Apple’s RCS; instead it created a privacy disaster \|url=https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-tried-to-outdo-apples-rcs-instead-it-created-a-privacy-disaster \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250917220328/https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-tried-to-outdo-apples-rcs-instead-it-created-a-privacy-disaster \|archive-date=September 17, 2025 \|work=tech radar}}</ref> The change has since been reverted it seems in newer software releases. Additionally the phone has an 'Essential Space' button which triggers the build-in AI app, the button can be disabled and customized but requires tinkering with ADB

	==See also==		==See also==

Cabaron: Added stuff idk anymore

2026-01-25T19:14:44Z

Added stuff idk anymore

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	==Consumer-impact summary==		==Consumer-impact summary==
	{{Ph-C-CIS}}		{{Ph-C-CIS}}

			=== User Freedom: ===
			All nothing phone comes with pre-installed software that isn't allowed to uninstall. As it is being funded by google via Google Ventures<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothing_(company)</ref> to keep google apps on [[wikipedia:Nothing_OS\|NothingOS]] <!-- Please add citation I couldn't find some -->

	==Incidents==		==Incidents==

Cabaron: Fixed up the link not having a date

2026-01-25T17:51:14Z

Fixed up the link not having a date

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	==Products==		==Products==

	* Phone (3) (July 1st, 2025<ref>https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2156428</ref>): Nothing advertized it's product as a '[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flagship Flagship]' to hype the product up. The product comes in with a built-in app called 'Nothing Chats', Which was advertized as end-to-end encrypted, Although it is not.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Blake \|first=Alex \|date=November 20, 2023 \|title=Nothing tried to outdo Apple’s RCS; instead it created a privacy disaster \|url=https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-tried-to-outdo-apples-rcs-instead-it-created-a-privacy-disaster \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250917220328/https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-tried-to-outdo-apples-rcs-instead-it-created-a-privacy-disaster \|work=tech radar}}</ref>		*Phone (3) (July 1st, 2025<ref>https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2156428</ref>): Nothing advertized it's product as a '[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flagship Flagship]' to hype the product up. The product comes in with a built-in app called 'Nothing Chats', Which was advertized as end-to-end encrypted, Although it is not.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Blake \|first=Alex \|date=November 20, 2023 \|title=Nothing tried to outdo Apple’s RCS; instead it created a privacy disaster \|url=https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-tried-to-outdo-apples-rcs-instead-it-created-a-privacy-disaster \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250917220328/https://www.techradar.com/phones/nothing-phones/nothing-tried-to-outdo-apples-rcs-instead-it-created-a-privacy-disaster \|archive-date=September 17, 2025 \|work=tech radar}}</ref>

	==See also==		==See also==