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Xiaomi starts Android 17-based HyperOS 4 rollout for phones and tablets
Xiaomi has begun rolling out HyperOS 4 to phones and tablets in its Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco lines.
The update is based on Android 17 and is scheduled to arrive in waves, starting in early November and continuing through December 2026.
Xiaomi first announced HyperOS 4 in August, and its new schedule covers devices including recent flagship, Redmi Note and Poco F series models.
The update brings a redesigned interface, with more lock-screen options and new ways to arrange home-screen widgets.
Xiaomi also says HyperOS 4 improves performance and multitasking, including app launches, memory management and floating windows.
Older devices are included, with models dating back to the Xiaomi 13T listed for a later wave.
Rollouts are gradual, so eligible devices may receive the update at different times; users can check in Settings under About Phone.
Xiaomi has begun rolling out HyperOS 4, based on Android 17, to Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco devices.
The final update rollout was announced for global markets, with the first devices scheduled to receive it from November 3, 2026.
The schedule covers phones and tablets, with updates planned in phases through December 2026.
HyperOS 4 adds interface changes, more lock-screen customisation, multitasking improvements and performance updates.
Xiaomi says the update will reach devices including models as old as the Xiaomi 13T.
- Who
- Xiaomi is rolling out the update to Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco device users.
- What
- Xiaomi has started the rollout of HyperOS 4, based on Android 17, for phones and tablets.
- When
- The rollout was scheduled to start on November 3, 2026, with further phases through December.
- Where
- The schedule covers global markets. The sources do not specify which regions will receive it first.
- Why
- Xiaomi has not stated a reason for the rollout. The update brings interface, performance and multitasking changes.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Xiaomi announced HyperOS 4 and launched a beta for many of its phones.
The final version of HyperOS 4 was scheduled to begin rolling out.
Xiaomi scheduled the next phase of device updates.
Xiaomi scheduled further updates, with the global rollout expected to be completed by the end of the month.
- Operating system
- Android 17
- First rollout date
- November 3, 2026
- Rollout completion
- End of December 2026
- Device brands
- Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco
- Oldest model mentioned
- Xiaomi 13T