The HyperOS 3 update list below is Xiaomi’s official global schedule for Xiaomi, REDMI and POCO phones, tablets and wearables. HyperOS 3 is based on Android 16, and Xiaomi scheduled it in three waves that started between October 2025 and March 2026. If your model is not on this list, Xiaomi has not announced HyperOS 3 for it.

What Is HyperOS 3?

Xiaomi HyperOS 3 is the Android 16 version of Xiaomi’s system software for Xiaomi, REDMI and POCO devices. Xiaomi’s own release notes describe each build as “based on Android 16”. The main changes Xiaomi lists on its HyperOS 3 page are:

  • Xiaomi HyperIsland: live notifications grouped in one place at the top of the screen.
  • New look: redesigned Home screen icons, a new status bar, a large-clock Lock screen, AI Cinematic Lock Screen and AI Dynamic Wallpapers.
  • Xiaomi HyperAI: AI Writing, AI Speech Recognition, AI Search and AI Translate, plus Gemini Live with screen and camera share. Many AI features work only on select models, regions and languages.
  • Xiaomi HyperConnect: Touch to share, and connection with iPhone, iPad and Mac through the Xiaomi Interconnectivity app.
  • Security: post-quantum encryption for key delivery in end-to-end encrypted scenarios.

HyperOS 3 Key Facts and Dates

Item Details
Android base Android 16
Global rollout plan announced 2 September 2025, on the Xiaomi Community
First phones in line Xiaomi 15T and Xiaomi 15T Pro
Wave 1 Soft release starting October to November 2025
Wave 2 Soft release starting November to December 2025
Wave 3 Soft release starting December 2025 to March 2026
Next major version HyperOS 4 (Android 17), global rollout from early November 2026

“Soft release” means the update reaches a small group of users first and then spreads. The dates are start windows, not the day every phone receives the update. Xiaomi says the list and schedule “may be adjusted as needed”.

HyperOS 3 Eligible Devices (Official Global List)

This list comes from Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3 release schedule on mi.com. It applies to the global versions of these devices sold outside mainland China. Models sold in mainland China are not covered by this list.

Wave 1: October to November 2025

  • Xiaomi: Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 15T Pro, Xiaomi 15T, Xiaomi MIX Flip
  • REDMI: REDMI Note 14 Pro+ 5G, REDMI Note 14 Pro 5G, REDMI Note 14 Pro, REDMI Note 14
  • POCO: POCO F7 Ultra, POCO F7 Pro, POCO F7, POCO X7 Pro, POCO X7 Pro Iron Man Edition, POCO X7
  • Tablets: Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro, Xiaomi Pad 7, Xiaomi Pad Mini
  • Wearables: Xiaomi Watch S4 41mm and Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Glimmer Edition (both from 24 September 2025), Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Ceramic Edition, Xiaomi Smart Band 10

Wave 2: November to December 2025

  • Xiaomi: Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14T Pro, Xiaomi 14T
  • REDMI: REDMI Note 13 Pro, REDMI 15, REDMI 14C, REDMI 13, REDMI 13x
  • POCO: POCO F6 Pro, POCO F6, POCO X6 Pro, POCO M7, POCO M6 Pro, POCO M6, POCO C75
  • Tablets: Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4, REDMI Pad 2 Pro, REDMI Pad 2 Pro 5G, REDMI Pad 2, REDMI Pad 2 4G

Wave 3: December 2025 to March 2026

  • Xiaomi: Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Xiaomi 13 Pro, Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13T Pro, Xiaomi 13T, Xiaomi 13 Lite, Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12T Pro
  • REDMI: REDMI Note 14 5G, REDMI Note 14S, REDMI Note 13 Pro+ 5G, REDMI Note 13 Pro 5G, REDMI Note 13 5G, REDMI 15 5G, REDMI 15C 5G, REDMI 15C
  • POCO: POCO F5 Pro, POCO F5, POCO X6, POCO M7 Pro 5G, POCO C85
  • Tablets: REDMI Pad Pro, REDMI Pad Pro 5G, REDMI Pad SE 8.7, REDMI Pad SE 8.7 4G, POCO Pad

Is HyperOS 3 the Last Big Update for Your Phone?

Xiaomi published its global HyperOS 4 schedule in November 2026. We compared it with the HyperOS 3 list. The models below got HyperOS 3, but they are not on the HyperOS 4 schedule as of 13 November 2026:

  • Xiaomi: Xiaomi 13 Lite, Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12T Pro
  • REDMI: REDMI Note 13 Pro, REDMI Note 13 Pro+ 5G, REDMI Note 13 Pro 5G, REDMI Note 13 5G, REDMI 14C, REDMI 13, REDMI 13x
  • POCO: POCO F5 Pro, POCO F5, POCO X6, POCO M7 Pro 5G, POCO M6 Pro, POCO M6, POCO C75
  • Tablets: REDMI Pad Pro, REDMI Pad Pro 5G, REDMI Pad SE 8.7, REDMI Pad SE 8.7 4G, POCO Pad

Xiaomi says its HyperOS 4 schedule is “estimated and subject to change”, so a model could still be added. Xiaomi has not confirmed that these devices will never get HyperOS 4. All other phones and tablets on the HyperOS 3 list appear on the HyperOS 4 schedule, including the Xiaomi 13, 13 Pro, 13 Ultra, 13T and 13T Pro.

How to Check for and Install HyperOS 3

Before you start, back up your photos, contacts and chats. Xiaomi says a system update does not delete your data, but it still recommends a backup. Our guide to backing up everything on Android covers the basics.

Check for the update manually

  1. Connect to a stable Wi-Fi network and charge the phone to at least 50%.
  2. Open Settings and tap About phone.
  3. Tap Xiaomi HyperOS.
  4. Tap Check for updates. If HyperOS 3 is ready for your phone, download and install it, and do not interrupt the install.

Turn on automatic updates

  1. Go to Settings > About phone > Xiaomi HyperOS.
  2. Tap the three-dot icon in the upper right corner and select Update settings.
  3. Turn on Download automatically and Update automatically. The phone then installs new versions at night when you are not using it.

After the update

Xiaomi’s release notes say the system runs background optimisation after a major update. The phone may feel warm or use more battery than usual for 1 to 3 days. This is normal. If a problem stays after that, report it through the Service & feedback app.

Your Phone Is on the List but Has No Update

  • Wait a few days. Soft release reaches phones in batches, and timing differs by region, carrier and model.
  • Check your region. Global, EEA, India, Indonesia, Russia, Taiwan and Turkey builds are released separately. Xiaomi’s ROM page lists them as different downloads.
  • Free up storage. Major updates are large. Xiaomi’s ROM page lists one full REDMI Note 14 Pro 5G package at 5.9 GB.
  • Use Local Update. Xiaomi’s official ROM download page offers full ROM packages and a “Local Update” method that works without unlocking the bootloader. Copy the ROM file to the downloaded_rom folder on the phone, then open the update screen, tap the three dots and choose Choose update package. Only use the package for your exact model and region, from Xiaomi’s official ROM download page.

If your bootloader is unlocked and you want a full clean install, the fastboot method with Xiaomi’s flashing tool is covered in our Xiaomi Mi Flash Tool guide. Fastboot flashing erases all user data.

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FAQ

Is HyperOS 3 based on Android 16?

Yes. Xiaomi’s official release posts call each build “Xiaomi HyperOS 3 … based on Android 16”. Its successor, HyperOS 4, is based on Android 17.

My phone is on the HyperOS 3 list. Why did my friend get it first?

Xiaomi uses a soft release. The update goes to a small group first and then to more users. Region, carrier and variant (for example Global or EEA) also change the timing, so two phones of the same model can get it at different times.

Will installing HyperOS 3 erase my data?

A normal over-the-air update does not delete your data, according to Xiaomi. Back up anyway, because Xiaomi warns that interrupting an update can cause problems. Flashing a fastboot ROM with a PC tool does erase all data.

Will the REDMI Note 13 Pro or POCO X6 get HyperOS 4?

Neither is on Xiaomi’s global HyperOS 4 schedule as of 13 November 2026. The same is true for the REDMI 13, REDMI 14C, POCO F5 and Xiaomi 12 series. Xiaomi says the schedule can change, so check its official announcement before you decide.

Can I install HyperOS 3 on a phone that is not on the list?

Not officially. Xiaomi only releases HyperOS 3 for the models it lists. Flashing a ROM made for a different model can fail or leave the phone unable to boot, so stay on your phone’s official software.

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