Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro users are reporting a recurring Glyph light malfunction following a September software update. The bug causes a light segment to remain illuminated, with a device reboot being the primary temporary solution for affected owners.
User reports describe a consistent issue where the main Glyph light segment activates and will not turn off, ignoring software controls within the device’s settings. The glitch has been observed to begin after using the Essential Recorder feature, during phone calls, or appearing at a specific time of day without a clear trigger. While a device restart deactivates the light, users find the problem reoccurs.
Some owners have discovered partial workarounds, though their effectiveness varies. These attempted fixes include:
- Toggling the Essential Recorder on and off via the Quick Settings menu to reset the light.
- Clearing the cache and stored data for the Essential Recorder application.
- Disabling the Glyph progress integration specifically for Google Calendar.
Despite these measures, many affected individuals report that restarting the phone remains the only consistent method to extinguish the persistent light.
In response to a customer inquiry, Nothing India Support confirmed the problem is a known issue affecting the Phone 3a Pro. The support team stated that its developers are actively working on a permanent resolution to be delivered in a future software update. In the interim, the company advises users to visit an official service center, where technicians may be able to apply a temporary solution if one is available.
