Xiaomi has made an important announcement regarding the eagerly awaited HyperOS 3.1 update for its users. The company continues its preparations for the new Android 16-based version at full speed. However, the latest news appears likely to upset some popular device owners.
Why is the HyperOS 3.1 update not coming?
The Chinese tech giant confirmed that it is developing the new intermediate version only for devices upgrading to Android 16. Therefore, many smartphones and tablets still running Android 15 will have to skip this update.
Best-selling models such as the Xiaomi 12 series, Redmi Note 13 5G, and POCO F5 Pro stand out on the list. A total of 20 different devices have been confirmed not to receive this new version. These devices will likely continue with their current versions.
Models that will not receive HyperOS 3.1
- Xiaomi 12
- Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Xiaomi 12S
- Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Xiaomi 12T
- Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Xiaomi Civi 3
- Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
- Xiaomi Pad 6 Max 14
- Redmi 13C
- Redmi K50 Ultra
- Redmi K60
- Redmi K60 Pro
- Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Redmi Note 12T Pro
- Redmi Note 13 5G
- Redmi Note 13R Pro
- POCO F5 5G
- POCO F5 Pro
- POCO M6 Pro
- POCO X6 Neo
Lucky models will also experience a revamped “Recent Apps” menu and an iPhone-like “Hyper Island” feature. Improvements to animations will also ensure a much smoother experience on the phones.
So, what are your thoughts on the HyperOS 3.1 update decision? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
