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Xiaomi Sets August 28 Debut for HyperOS 3, Opens China-Only Beta

The company is accelerating its release cadence to better track Android’s shifting timelines.

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Overview

  • Xiaomi has begun recruiting HyperOS 3 beta testers in China for select flagship phones and tablets.
  • Eligible devices include the Mi 15 Ultra, Mi 15S Pro, Mi 15, Mi 15 Pro, Redmi K80 Pro and Ultimate Edition, plus the Xiaomi Pad 7s Pro 12.5 and Pad 7 Pro.
  • Lu Weibing says the update prioritizes a smoother, more responsive user experience.
  • Xiaomi has not confirmed the Android version underpinning HyperOS 3, with outside reports speculating Android 16.
  • The rollout arrives about two months earlier than Xiaomi’s usual schedule to align more closely with official Android releases, with a global beta expected later this year.