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Xiaomi HyperOS
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Screenshot of Xiaomi HyperOS 2 home screen, running on a Redmi 13
DeveloperXiaomi Inc.
OS familyAndroid (Linux)
Working stateCurrent
Source modelopen-source
Initial release1.0.1.0 / 26 October 2023; 2 years ago (2023-10-26)
Latest release3.0.24.0.WBLCNXM (HyperOS 3) October 21, 2025; 15 days ago (2025-10-21) (China)
3.0.3.0.WOCMIXM (HyperOS 3) October 16, 2025; 20 days ago (2025-10-16) (Global)
3.0.0.12.WPCINXM (HyperOS 3) October 20, 2025; 16 days ago (2025-10-20) (India)
Latest previewOS2.0.250523.1.WNLCNXM.PRE (HyperOS 2.3) / 23 May 2025; 5 months ago (2025-05-23)
Marketing targetSmartphones, tablet computers, automobiles, IoT devices, smart home products
Available in82 languages (varies by country)
Update methodOver-the-air
Package managerAndroid application package
Supported platformsARM64
Kernel typeMonolithic (Linux)
Default
user interface		Graphical
LicenseProprietary
Preceded byMIUI
Official websitemi.com/global/hyperos (Global)
hyperos.mi.com (Mainland China)
Xiaomi HyperOS
Chinese小米澎湃OS
Literal meaningXiaomi Surge OS
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinXiǎomǐ Péngpài OS
Bopomofoㄒㄧㄠˇㄇㄧˇㄆㄥˊㄆㄞˋ
Tongyong PinyinSiaomi Pengpai OS
HyperOS
Chinese澎湃OS
Literal meaningSurge OS
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinPéngpài OS
Bopomofoㄆㄥㄆㄞ˙
Tongyong PinyinPengpai OS

Xiaomi HyperOS (Chinese: 小米澎湃OS; pinyin: Xiǎomǐ Péngpài OS), sometimes shortened as HyperOS (Chinese: 澎湃OS; pinyin: Péngpài OS; lit. 'Surge OS'), is an operating system developed by Xiaomi. It is based on Android and unifies MIUI, Vela OS, Mina OS and operating system software architectures including IoT devices and automobiles.[1] It was announced on October 17, 2023, and debuted alongside Xiaomi 14 Series on October 26, 2023.[2][3][4] It succeeded MIUI as Xiaomi's mobile operating system.[5]

History

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In 2017, Xiaomi begun developing Vela OS, a unified software platform designed to be used with its own IoT devices. It is based on NuttX[6] and was announced in 2020.[7][8] In 2019, Xiaomi pre-developed Mina OS, a microkernel security system.[1] In 2021, following its decision to make automobiles, Xiaomi was developing its own car-focused operating system.[1]

In 2022, Xiaomi decided to unify the aforementioned operating systems' software architecture, and HyperOS has finished its research and development.[1]

The new operating system was announced on X and Weibo on October 17, 2023, and debuted alongside Xiaomi 14 Series on October 26, 2023.[2][3] HyperOS was then officially launched in Beijing, with the first batch of compatible models announced.[9] HyperOS was launched globally at MWC 2024 in Spain.[10]

Development

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Technical white paper

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On December 7, 2023, Xiaomi held a HyperOS experience communication meeting, explaining some details, underlying technical architecture, current and future functions and designs of HyperOS.[11]

Alleged name change before release

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In August 2023, during the promotional phase of the Redmi K60 Extreme Edition after its release, Xiaomi stated that this phone would be among the first to upgrade to MIUI 15, promising five years of OTA updates.[12] However, Xiaomi ultimately did not release MIUI 15 but instead officially announced Xiaomi HyperOS. Some netizens believe that Xiaomi HyperOS was a temporary rebranding of MIUI 15 for promotional convenience. Additionally, on November 4, 2023, during a Bilibili live stream by the Chinese digital media Geekerwan [zh], the host Yunfei revealed that the system version sent for media testing in September for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 was MIUI 15, not HyperOS.[13]

Xiaomi has not explained the cancellation of MIUI 15, and the promotional material regarding the five-year system OTA updates for the Redmi K60 Extreme Edition has not been retracted. On December 1, 2023, the first official version of Xiaomi HyperOS was pushed to this model.

Alleged "Android shell"

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Similar to old versions of Huawei's dual-framework HarmonyOS, Xiaomi HyperOS faced widespread netizen controversy over whether it was entirely self-developed and accusations of being an "Android shell" upon its unveiling. Addressing this controversy, Jin Fan, Vice President of Xiaomi Group's Mobile Department and head of the System Software Department, stated in an interview with Flypig that Xiaomi has the capability to use its own kernel or Linux to launch an operating system functionally and UI-wise identical to the released HyperOS. He suggested that the reason Xiaomi uses the Android kernel for phones and tablets is due to considerations of the existing software ecosystem.[14]

Restrictions on unlocking the bootloader

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To prevent users from cheating in video games, engaging in illegal activities or other violations after obtaining root access to their phones and to avoid some users attributing to Xiaomi bugs due to modifying the system, Xiaomi has gradually restricted the ability to unlock the bootloader since the release of HyperOS. Also, HyperOS updates, or upgrades from MIUI, are not available for unlocked phones.[15] The bootloader must be unlocked to allow a custom ROM different from the official Xiaomi firmware ROM to be installed, or to allow the device to be rooted.

Additionally, users in mainland China must now complete a quiz successfully to apply for bootloader unlocking. The wait required for unlocking the bootloader has been shortened from 168 hours to 72 hours.[16] The conditions change from time to time, usually becoming more restrictive; significant changes were made in 2025. Only one device per year per account can have the bootloader unlocked. Procedures have to be completed within a specified time frame, and errors may result in becoming permanently unable to unlock the bootloader. Full details for 2025 are available. After a successful bootloader unlock, device face and fingerprint unlock will become unavailable, the Xiaomi Find Device service will be disabled, Google Pay and some other features may stop working.[17][18][19]

XDA Developers has a forum on unlocking the Xiaomi bootloader without going through the company's procedure.[20]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "雷军：小米澎湃 OS 经过 13 年探索，统一 MIUI、车机等软件架构 - IT之家". ITHome. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  2. ^ a b Sharma, Adamya (2023-10-17). "Xiaomi is retiring MIUI after 13 long years and replacing it with a brand new OS". Android Authority. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
  3. ^ a b "雷军：小米"新十年"将长期深耕底层技术、逐步形成引领，开启"人车家全生态" - IT之家". ITHome. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  4. ^ "Prepare for the forthcoming evolution of Xiaomi's operating system". Twitter. 2023-10-17. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  5. ^ Pandey, Rajesh (2023-10-17). "So long, MIUI: Xiaomi announces HyperOS". Android Police. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
  6. ^ "Xiaomi Vela - 小米物联网嵌入式软件平台". iot.mi.com. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  7. ^ "小米推出物联网软件平台小米Vela，可打通IoT应用 - IT之家". ITHome. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  8. ^ Balaji, S (November 5, 2020). "Xiaomi launches a new IoT Software Platform "Xiaomi Vela" based on NuttX OS". Gizmochina. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  9. ^ "Lei Jun: Xiaomi's 'New Decade' Will Deeply Cultivate Underlying Technologies, Gradually Form Leadership, and Start the 'All-Ecology of People, Cars, and Homes'". ITHome. 10 October 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-11-26.
  10. ^ Rahman, Basith (2024-02-25). "MWC 2024: Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro Launched". Mysteries. Archived from the original on 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
  11. ^ "Xiaomi Releases HyperOS Technical White Paper Containing System Architecture and Key Technology Introduction". pingce.ifeng.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  12. ^ PChome (23 August 2023). "Redmi K60 Extreme Edition First to Upgrade to MIUI 15: 5 Years of OTA Updates". Sina Tech.
  13. ^ Night Can't Sleep Meow. "Geekerwan's Sharp Review of Xiaomi HyperOS (Supplement)". Bilibili.
  14. ^ flypig's Small Account. "We Questioned Jin Fan, "Lei Jun Jin Fan" That Jin Fan_哔哩哔哩_bilibili". www.bilibili.com (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  15. ^ "Exclusive: Your Xiaomi phone won't get HyperOS updates if you unlock the bootloader - Android Authority". 8 November 2023. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  16. ^ "Xiaomi: Bootloader Unlocking Permissions for Hyper OS Will Be Open Only to Developers and Enthusiasts" (in Chinese). IT Home. 2023-11-08.
  17. ^ "Unlock Bootloader Xiaomi: how to lock/relock on Mi, Redmi, POCO". Official HyperOS & MIUI ROM Download. 24 June 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
  18. ^ "Mi Flash Unlock Tool download: latest version". Official HyperOS & MIUI ROM Download. 21 August 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
  19. ^ "Xiaomi's 2025 Bootloader Unlock Policy: Everything You Need to Know". Gizmochina. 20 January 2025. Xiaomi has introduced significant changes to its Bootloader unlocking policy, effective from January 1, 2025.
  20. ^ "Xiaomi HyperOS BootLoader Unlock / Bypass Xiaomi Requirements (Simplified Method)". XDA Forums. 15 January 2024. Ongoing discussion, started on 15 January 2024
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