Xiaomi HyperOS

Xiaomi HyperOS is the replacement for MIUI, focusing on user experience and smooth performance. Key features include a fresh visual overhaul with redesigned icons and animations, a customizable lock screen, a redesigned control center, and performance boosts via 'Comprehensive Refactoring.' A notable feature in HyperOS 3 is the 'Hyper Island,' which shows live updates for media playback, timers, and other activities. It also introduces 'End-to-End Security' for data protection.

Eligibility is broad and rolled out in phases. The first devices announced included the Xiaomi 13 series, Xiaomi 13T series, Xiaomi Pad 6, and Redmi Note 12/12S. Subsequent lists added many older models like the Xiaomi 11 series, Redmi K40/K50 series, and Redmi Note 11 series. For Q2 2024, POCO announced updates for devices like the POCO F4, M4 Pro, C65, M6, and X6 Neo. Xiaomi's general Q2 2024 plan also included the Xiaomi 11 Ultra, Mi 11X, Redmi 13C series, and Redmi Note 11 series.

Yes, some changes may affect user habits. A significant one is the removal of background video playback (a feature since MIUI 12) in the HyperOS update. Additionally, while a feature to disable system ads with a toggle button was reportedly in testing for HyperOS devices as of July 2024, it was not yet widely rolled out. Early HyperOS 3 adopters on some POCO phones also noted that new app icons were not applied by default due to the POCO launcher.