Nothing has officially opened applications for its latest Community Review Program, which is widely expected to be the early access beta for Nothing OS 5.0.
The announcement comes just days after the company teased an upcoming custom software skin.
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While the official post on the Nothing Community does not explicitly mention the software version, the timing and eligibility criteria strongly suggest it is the Nothing OS 5.0 early access beta.
Last year, the brand launched the Nothing OS 4.0 early access beta program in a similar fashion.
Eligibility and Application Process
To be eligible for the Community Review Program, you must own a Nothing Phone 3.
Applications are already live and will close on 17th August 2026 at 15:30 IST.
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Interested users can apply by tapping the link provided in the official announcement and filling in the required details.
If your application is selected, Nothing will contact you via email to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and provide your IMEI number.
Important Notes for Testers
Nothing recommends taking a complete backup of all important data on your phone, as the beta software may interfere with data and require a factory reset.
The company emphasizes that testers must agree to embargo dates and deadlines set by the brand.
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Testers are also required to maintain high standards of information security with the product before it is publicly released.
However, you can share your first impressions on the Nothing Community and your social channels, but the full review can only be posted after the official launch.
Nothing also allows users to post interesting and creative content about the product and its features.
Release Timeline Expectations
Nothing has not announced a release date for Nothing OS 5.0.
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Based on past releases, the open beta to a wider audience could begin next month, while the stable rollout is expected to start in November.
