Xiaomi has officially unveiled HyperOS 4, bringing a major software overhaul focused on a fresh visual redesign, deeper system-level speed optimizations, and enhanced on-device artificial intelligence.
Visual Redesign & Customization
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Soft Light Glass Design: Introduces translucent menus, soft lighting effects, and realistic light refraction simulation across quick toggles, folder backgrounds, and widgets.
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Lock Screen & Layouts: Adds stacked notifications, resizable clocks, expandable/collapsible desktop folders, and groupable widgets.
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Dynamic Floating Apps: Floating windows now automatically adjust and rotate in sync with screen orientation changes.
Under-the-Hood Performance
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Faster App Startup: Redesigned app runtime environment opens 30 system apps 17.5% faster in sequence during extended use.
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Lower Memory Footprint: Decreases overall RAM usage compared to HyperOS 3.
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Camera Acceleration: Improves high-resolution image processing and reduces HDR processing time down to 240 milliseconds.
AI-Powered Tools
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Recorder Enhancements: Automatically generates structured outlines, highlights key details, and trims silent gaps in voice recordings.
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Inspiration Ball: A contextual visual pointer that allows users to drag across addresses for instant navigation or select on-screen items to perform product searches.
Rollout Schedule (China First)
The update is initially rolling out in phased beta batches in China, with global releases planned to follow.
| Phase | Start Date | Eligible Devices |
| Batch 1 | Aug 14, 2026 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra / Pro Max / Pro / 17, Redmi K90 Pro Max / K90, Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro / Pad 8 |
| Batch 2 | Aug 27, 2026 | Xiaomi 17 Max / 17T / 17T Pro, Xiaomi 15 Series, Redmi K90 Max / Ultra, Redmi K Pad 2 |
| Batch 3 | Sep 17, 2026 | Redmi K100 Series, Redmi K80 Series, Redmi K60, Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra / 7S Pro 12.5 |
