Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone giant, has launched its new software platform, HyperOS, which is set to replace MIUI on almost 100 devices in 2024. The company announced HyperOS back in October 2023, and said that it would offer a more streamlined, user-friendly, and secure experience for its customers.
However, not all Xiaomi devices will be eligible for the HyperOS update, as some of them are too old to support the new platform. Xiaomi has revealed that it will start rolling out HyperOS updates to at least eight devices in the first quarter of 2024, and the first one to get it is the Xiaomi 13T Pro, according to GSMArena.
The HyperOS update for the Xiaomi 13T Pro is currently available for download for users in Europe, and it is expected to reach more regions soon. The update has a size of about 6GB, so users need to have enough free storage space before installing it. The update also brings the December 2023 security patch, which fixes some vulnerabilities and bugs.
Users of the European version of the Xiaomi 13T Pro can check for the update manually by going to Settings > About phone > System update. If they have not received the update notification yet, they can wait for a few days, as the update is likely to be released in batches.
Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 13 Pro is also getting the HyperOS update, but only in India and Greece for now, as reported by TechManiacs. The update for the Xiaomi 13 Pro is smaller, around 2GB, but it also includes the December 2023 security patch and the same new features and improvements as the Xiaomi 13T Pro.
The HyperOS update for the Xiaomi 13 Pro and 13T Pro is based on Android 14, the latest version of Google’s operating system, which offers some enhancements and optimizations for performance, battery life, and privacy. The update also changes the OS version to 1.0.3.0.UMLEUXM.
The changelog for the HyperOS update is quite extensive, and it shows some of the new features and changes that the platform brings. For example, the lock screen is now more customizable, with different effects and styles to choose from. The home screen icons have also been refreshed, and the multi-window interface has been upgraded.
However, users should not expect HyperOS to be a radical departure from MIUI, as the platform still retains some of the familiar elements and aesthetics of MIUI. In fact, HyperOS could have been called MIUI 15 or MIUI 14.5, without much difference.
This suggests that the rebranding of MIUI to HyperOS is more of a marketing strategy than a technical innovation, as HyperOS sounds more appealing and modern than MIUI. However, this could change in the future, as Xiaomi may introduce more features and updates to HyperOS.
The HyperOS update for the Xiaomi 13 Pro and 13T Pro is not a beta or a stable beta, but a final release that is meant for all users. However, users should always back up their data before installing any update, and report any issues or feedback to Xiaomi.