Xiaomi’s mobile ecosystem is undergoing one of the most significant transformations of the past decade, with the company officially unveiling a new operating system called HyperOS to replace its MIUI, and users around the world are wondering when their device will receive the cherished update and whether to prepare for major changes in the interface.
The move to a new platform is not just a logo change, but a deep reworking of the core system aimed at combining smartphones, tablets, cars and smart home devices. In this article, we will discuss in detail the current release status, the official list of supported gadgets and the nuances that are silent in press releases.
It’s important to understand that rollout updates are a complex process, depending on region, device model and firmware type. If you’re looking for exact dates for your Xiaomi 13 or Redmi Note 12, this material will be your main navigator in the world of the new operating system.
Official release status and first waves of updates
The first stable builds of HyperOS began to spread in late 2023, opening an era of new possibilities for flagship devices, the first “swallows” were the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 13 series smartphones, which received the system out of the box or among the first candidates for an upgrade, which allowed engineers to hone stability before mass adoption.
The second wave of updates has reached a wider range of devices, including popular mid-range models.The global version of HyperOS for Europe and Russia began to arrive on devices in the first quarter of 2026, which was a watershed moment for many owners of the brand’s equipment.
The process is now in an active phase, with developers focusing on optimizing background processes and improving power consumption, with each new build bringing patches to the bugs that were discovered by the first users.
The speed of getting an update depends on regional certification, and in China, updates are much faster, while global versions require additional time to adapt Google services and local requirements.
Complete list of devices that receive HyperOS
Xiaomi has published an expanded list of devices that are guaranteed to receive an update to the new operating system, which includes both the flagship models of past years, and popular “people’s” smartphones of the Redmi and POCO series.
Device owners should carefully review the list, as some models can only get an update in the form of a global stable version, bypassing beta testing, which is standard practice for maximum stability.
- 📱 Xiaomi flagships: Xiaomi series 14, 13, 12, 11, Mix Fold 3, Mix 4.
- 📱 Redmi mid-segment: Redmi Note 13, 12, 11 Pro, Redmi series K60, K50.
- 📱 Devices POCO: POCO F5, F4, X6, X5 Pro and some models of the M series.
- 📱 Tablets: Xiaomi Pad 6, Pad 5, Redmi Pad SE.
Special attention should be paid to devices that are on the verge of a list of supported devices, for which the HyperOS release may be the last major Android update in the life cycle of the gadget.
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If your model isn’t on the official list, it doesn’t always mean it won’t get an update.Occasionally, Xiaomi adds devices to the list of supported devices during beta testing.
Owners of budget models of the Redmi A series or older POCO C devices will most likely have to be content with the current version of MIUI based on Android, since the specifications of the processors may not allow you to run a heavy HyperOS with full functionality.
Schedule of updates by region and model
The firmware release schedule is a complex schedule that is constantly being adjusted. The Global ROM always comes out later than the Chinese version (CN ROM) because of the need to integrate Google services and pass certification in different countries.
Below is a table with approximate release dates for stable versions for different device categories, and the data is current and may be biased depending on the test results.
| Category of devices | Examples of models | Status (Global) | Expected period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagships 2023-2026 | Xiaomi 14/13, Mix Fold | Stable. | It's out. |
| Middle class 2023 | Redmi Note 13, POCO F5 | Spreading | Q1-Q2 2026 |
| Budget segment | Redmi 13C, POCO C65 | Testing | Q2-Q3 2026 |
| Tablets | Xiaomi Pad 6 | Stable. | It's out. |
As you can see from the chart, the main stream of updates falls in the first and second quarters of the year, which is due to the fact that this is the time when the development and testing cycle of the new version of Android, on which HyperOS is built, ends.
Owners of devices released more than two years ago may have to wait longer, with new models always given priority as they are a showcase of the company's technology.
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Key differences between HyperOS and MIUI
The HyperOS transition is not just a name change, but a profound architectural change, with a redesigned kernel that combines Linux with Xiaomi’s own development (Vela), allowing the system to run on devices with different amounts of RAM.
Visually, the changes have affected the control center, the curtains of notifications and animations. The interface has become smoother and the design of elements has become more unified. MIUI is known for its congestion, while HyperOS strives for minimalism and cleanliness.
- 🚀 Performance: Improved memory, applications run faster and less frequently unloaded from the background.
- 🔗 Ecosystem: Deep integration with smart home devices, tablets and even Xiaomi car SU7.
- 🔒 Security: Updated data protection mechanism and more flexible application permission settings.
The new system focuses on widgets and ad blockers, and the ad modules are less aggressively integrated, although it is difficult to get rid of them completely in stock firmware.
⚠️ Note: After upgrading to HyperOS, the first system on and setup may take longer than usual.
How to check for updates and install manually
You can check for an update in the standard way through your smartphone settings. However, if the notification doesn't come, it doesn't mean that your model doesn't have any firmware available. Often the update comes in waves, and the server may not send a push notification to your device right now.
To manually check, go to Settings → About Phone and click on the HyperOS or MIUI version. If you want to speed up the process, you can try clicking the system logo several times to activate additional options, although this trick does not always work in global versions.
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For advanced users, you can manually install it through Recovery, download the current firmware image (Recovery ROM) from the official website, rename it to update.zip and place it at the root of internal memory.
Then, in the update menu, click on three dots in the corner and select Select a firmware file. The system will check the integrity of the file and prompt you to start installing.
Way to manually check: Settings → About Phone → MIUI/HyperOS version → Menu (3 points) → Select a firmware fileIt is important to download firmware strictly for your model and region. Installing global firmware on a Chinese machine (or vice versa) without an unlocked bootloader is impossible and can lead to errors.
Possible problems after the update and their solution
Like any major update, the transition to HyperOS can be accompanied by a number of typical problems: users often report rapid battery drain in the early days, heating of the case and unstable operation of some applications.
Most of these problems are temporary, and the system needs to learn your use case and restructure the background, but if the problems persist for more than a week, it is worth resorting to more radical measures.
- 🔋 Battery: In the first 3-5 days may increase charge consumption due to background optimization.
- 📉 Performance: Interface lags may be observed immediately after installation, but usually disappear after restarting.
- 📡 Communication: In rare cases, settings may be confused APN mobile-internet.
⚠️ Warning: If your smartphone starts to reboot cyclically after the upgrade, don’t panic. Try pressing the power and volume button to log into Recovery Mode and reset the settings (Wipe Data).
The most effective way to solve software conflicts is to reset the entire system to the factory settings (Hard Reset) with pre-saving data, which ensures that the system will not remain “junk” files from the old MIUI.
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Complete resetting after major OS updates (change Android version or switch to HyperOS) is the best practice to ensure stable system operation.