Craving a fresher, faster, and smarter Android skin on your Xiaomi device? HyperOS 3 Update is finally rolling out—and it’s more than a facelift. Packed with a new 120 FPS animation engine, AI photo magic, and satellite SOS on select flagships, HyperOS 3 Update promises to close the gap between Xiaomi’s ecosystem and Apple-style continuity. In this mega-guide we’ll cover every officially confirmed device, roll-out dates, killer features, and a fool-proof installation checklist so you can upgrade with confidence.
What Is HyperOS 3?
Key Pillars: HyperPerformance, HyperConnect, HyperMind
HyperPerformance: rewritten scheduler and memory compaction deliver up to 17 % faster app launches in Xiaomi’s lab tests.
HyperConnect: seamless hand-off of clipboard, calls, and hotspots between phone, Pad 6 Pro, and HyperBook laptops.
HyperMind: on-device AI that learns which apps you open at what time, pre-loads them to boost perceived speed by 23 %.
MIUI vs. HyperOS: The Strategic Pivot
After a decade of MIUI, Xiaomi re-branded its Android skin to HyperOS in 2023. Version 3 cements the shift, dropping legacy MIUI code, reducing bloatware, and adopting Google’s Material You theming deeper than ever.
Release Timeline & Roll-Out Waves
| Wave | Region | Start Date* | Builds | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China Stable | 18 May 2025 | V3.0.1.0 .*.CNXM | Flagships only |
| 2 | Global Pilot | 10 Jun 2025 | V3.0.2.0 .*.MIXM | 5,000 beta slots |
| 3 | EEA & India | 24 Jun 2025 | V3.0.3.0 .*.EUXM / INXM | Redmi Note focus |
*Dates from Xiaomi community post → Mi Community
Eligible Flagship Xiaomi Devices
Xiaomi 15 / 15 Pro / 15 Ultra
All three ship with HyperOS 3 out of the box; existing Chinese ROM will receive V3.0.2.0 in mid-June for camera tuning.
Xiaomi 14 Series
14 Ultra, 14 Pro, 14 receive OTA in Wave 1.
Satellite SOS exclusive to 14 Ultra (Qualcomm X75 modem).
Xiaomi Mix Fold & Mix Flip
Fold 3 and Flip 1 get optimized multi-window gestures plus improved crease-compensation algorithm baked into HyperOS 3.
Eligible Redmi Note & K-Series Phones( HyperOS 3 eligible devices)
Redmi Note 13 Pro + 5G / Note 13 Pro 4G / Note 13R
Redmi Note 12 Turbo / Discovery Edition
Redmi K70 Pro / K70 / K70e / K60 Ultra / K60E
Snapdragon 8-series K60/K70 models get HyperFrame Engine 3.0, boosting Genshin Impact by 8-10 FPS on balanced preset.
Eligible POCO Handsets
POCO F6 / F6 Pro / F5
F-series owners join Wave 2. Expect V3.0.2.0 .TLJM build with POCO Launcher 6 overlay.
POCO X6 Pro / X5 Pro / X4 GT
MediaTek Dimensity SoCs supported; PL-MIXM builds slated for July.
POCO M6 Pro / M5 / C65
Budget phones receive Lite variant: HyperOS 3 core with trimmed AI modules to save 2 GB storage.
Feature Deep-Dive:
HyperOS 3 Animation Engine
Runs UI threads at 120 FPS on displays above 90 Hz. Result? Butter-smooth scrolling even with power-saving CPU cores engaged.
AI-Powered Photo Eraser 2.0
Long-press any object → Remove. The neural network fills backgrounds offline in 0.4 s. Works on Redmi Note 13 upward.
Satellite SOS & HyperConnect Mesh
When cellular bars vanish, 14 Ultra and 15 Ultra connect to BeiDou satellites, sending 144-char emergency texts anywhere in Asia-Pacific.
Battery Health Dashboard
Inspired by iOS, shows cycle count, maximum capacity, and suggests 80 % auto-stop charging toggle to prolong lifespan.
Performance Benchmarks
| Device | OS | Geekbench 6 Multi | AnTuTu v10 | Genshin Avg FPS | Idle RAM Footprint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 14 Pro (HyperOS 2.5) | 8,079 | 1,516 k | 58 | 4.1 GB | |
| Xiaomi 14 Pro (HyperOS 3) | 8,232 | 1,569 k | 64 | 3.6 GB |
Benchmarks courtesy of @IceUniverse CN labs.
How to Prepare Your Phone for the Update
Backup: Settings › Xiaomi Cloud › Full device backup → or use Xiaomi PC Suite.
Storage: Ensure 8 GB free space; OTA package ~4.2 GB.
Battery: Charge above 60 %.
Bootloader/Root: Re-lock or flash stock recovery; SafetyNet failure blocks OTA.
Step-by-Step Installation Guide
OTA Method
Settings › About phone › HyperOS logo › ⋮ three dots › Choose update package → select downloaded ZIP.
Xiaomi Flash Tool (Fastboot ROM)
Unlock bootloader (need Mi account, 168 h wait).
Boot to Fastboot (Vol- & Power).
Connect USB-C; use Xiaomi Flash v7 to load
.tgzROM; select clean all; flash.
Troubleshooting & Rollback:
Bootloop: Hold Power+Vol Up → Wipe cache.
Battery drain: Disable AI pre-loading in Settings › Battery › Performance.
Rollback: Flash HyperOS 2.5 Fastboot ROM (clean all) → restore backup.
Future Roadmap
HyperOS 3.5 beta arrives Q4 2025 with Generative Wallpaper and HyperMind 2.0. HyperOS 4 expected alongside Snapdragon 9 Gen 1 devices in 2026.
Conclusion
HyperOS 3 isn’t just another skin—it’s Xiaomi’s most ambitious overhaul in a decade, bringing flagship features and performance gains to mid-range devices across the Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO families. If your handset made the eligibility list, carve out 30 minutes, back up your data, and dive in. Smooth animations, smarter AI, and tangible battery gains await.
(FAQs)
1. Will my data be wiped during the HyperOS 3 OTA?
No. Regular OTA keeps apps and files. Fastboot ROM with “clean all” will wipe—backup first.
2. Is HyperOS 3 based on Android 15?
The first release is built on Android 14 QPR2. Android 15 upgrade comes with HyperOS 3.5 later this year.
3. Can I install HyperOS 3 on a bootloader-unlocked phone?
Yes, but relock after flashing to pass SafetyNet for banking apps.
4. Why hasn’t my Redmi Note 13 received the update?
Roll-outs are batched by IMEI. Join the Mi Pilot program or sideload the recovery package.
5. Does HyperOS 3 void my warranty?
Official OTA or recovery flash keeps warranty intact. Modifying system partitions or rooting may void it under regional rules.
Sources & Further Reading:
Xiaomi Community Roadmap ➜ https://c.mi.com
Fastboot ROM Archive ➜ https://miuirom.org
