Xiaomi HyperOS 4 rollout excludes older phones in China
Xiaomi began rolling out its new HyperOS 4 software to specific devices in China on October 15, 2026, while leaving many older models without updates.
New update targets latest devices
HyperOS 4's initial update rollout includes the Xiaomi 17 series, the Redmi K100 and K90 series, as well as the Xiaomi Pad 8. This rollout started on October 15, 2026, with more models scheduled to follow in waves through January 2027. Xiaomi 17 owners in China have received the newest update that provides the software with a fresh see-through appearance. The schedule lists 57 phones and 15 tablets in total for this initial phase of deployment.
Older models lose support status
Those who possess a Xiaomi 12T or a Redmi Note 12 will not receive this newest update at all. These devices are already at or about to reach the end of their official software support lifecycle. Gizmochina counted 19 devices due to drop off in 2026, including the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro which lost support in March. When a model reaches that list, it ceases to get OS upgrades or security patches completely.
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