That Xiaomi already has its own ready operating system, called HyperOS, is not something new. It is also not that it is still based on Android, but with some differences that improve MIUI. Anyway, the Chinese manufacturer has decided to replace its popular customization layer on all mobile phones.
Earlier this month, we knew which would be the first phones to receive the long-awaited HyperOS update. In this still short list, there was the presence a POCO terminal which ultimately was the one to open the season. It’s now official, HyperOS is leaving China and we tell you which is the first mobile to receive it.
Neither Xiaomi nor Redmi, POCO launches HyperOS worldwide
In fact, we have already seen Xiaomi’s new operating system working. It debuted in its home country of China alongside the launch of the Xiaomi 14. However, the Chinese manufacturer’s policy remains the same in one sense: each region has its firmwareand the Chinese are the first to receive the latest news.
Xiaomi HyperOS deployment begins on POCO F5!
POCO F5 owners will be the first to experience Xiaomi HyperOS. Eligible users will receive the update OTA and can experience the new features.
Release plans for other models will be announced later.
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Therefore, it was not yet available in a terminal sold outside the Asian country, but we had indications that it would arrive as soon as possible. That’s how it happened, and today the POCO Global official account announced the deployment of HyperOS. For the first time it is the POCO F5, a mid-range of the sub-brand which, according to Xataka’s analysis, recovers the essence of the original mobile.
From now on, the terminal which already worked wonderfully thanks to its Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, will continue to do so with new features such as the new Control Center, or the native applications also updated. According to the publication made in Twitter X, users of this POCO F5 will be the first to enjoy the experiencealthough yes, at the moment it seems to be a somewhat limited rollout.
As POCO itself confirms in its global account, “eligible users” will receive the update via OTA, giving us the clue that it is not mass-produced. Taking into account other update processes, we realize that this is a common phenomenon among the manufacturer, which Try new versions with a smaller group first. However, the rest won’t have to wait too long, since the built that were found already met the “stable” category.
Likewise, they also reveal that the upgrade plan for other models It will be revealed later, without giving us a precise date. The rest of the POCO portfolio is on hold, including the older brother of the aforementioned POCO F5.
Therefore, if you have this powerful mid-range, you can now check if you have updates available. The move from MIUI 14 to HyperOS promises to be quite important, and there is also some curiosity to see if the sub-brand adapts it in a different way to the rest of the brands, as is the case with MIUI For years.
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