The Xiaomi 14 was the first phone to be launched with Xiaomi's new operating system, HyperOS. At the launch of the Redmi K60 Ultra, we read that it would be the first phone to receive the update. It has arrived, but not alone, it has also arrived on the Xiaomi 13 series. In China.
Although MIUI 15 was still being talked about at the Redmi K60 Ultra launch, which is interesting because it was already in full swing HyperOS testing. In fact, it was already planned to be released, in theory. Or was it? Or did they really just rename everything according to bad rumours? We'll never know. So Xiaomi kept its word and recently released a public beta update for the Redmi K60 series. I mean the HyperOS-not MIUI 15. And other things too.
In addition to the Redmi K60 series, Xiaomi has also set its sights on the Xiaomi 13 series and in China, HyperOS has been released for the regular, Pro and Ultra phones.
HyperOS 1.0.23.11.8DEV change log (translated from Chinese)
Xiaomi HyperOS
Xiaomi's HyperOS operating system creates an operating system for "green people, cars and homes".
Low level refactoring
The Xiaomi HyperOS bottom layer has been reconstructed, which is the key to excellent hardware performance;
Task identification and colouring technology dynamically controls the allocation of resources based on task importance, ensuring stronger performance and lower power consumption;
The ultra-low-power rendering framework improves battery life and delivers smoother animation effects;
SOC Integrated Frequency Modulation ties the hardware resources of the entire machine in series to respond faster, with less frame dropout and smoother performance to changes in computing power demand;
Intelligent IO engine, IO is performed by focusing first to avoid bias and make it smoother;
Upgrading the memory management engine reduces system memory management resource usage, improves overall performance and smooth operation, significantly increases available memory and background storage capabilities, upgrades storage technology, reduces storage fragmentation, and keeps the phone in mint condition for a long time;
Intelligent network selection capability has been enhanced, making the network smoother in weak network environments;
Super-close communication, higher mutual transmission speed and lower transmission power consumption;
The intelligent signal selection engine dynamically adjusts antenna strategies to improve signal stability.
Inter-terminal intelligent connection
The Xiaomi HyperConnect device-to-device connectivity framework allows you to connect devices efficiently and achieve perfect collaboration;
The new integrated device centre allows you to dynamically network all your devices in real-time, and in the control centre you can view and control the devices around you;
The cross-device experience has been fully updated to support cross-device calls for more hardware features such as cameras, screens and communications;
Data and services such as applications, audio and video, and the clipboard support the free flow of data between multiple devices.
Global security
Security and privacy architecture to connect devices;
The devices check mutual security via the TEE and data transmission is encrypted at the hardware level;
Multi-end privacy management, including web permissions management, web behaviour reminders and web behaviour records.
The aesthetics of life
The aesthetics of life in the face of globalisation creates a subtle and comfortable visual world, with light and coherent dynamic effects.
The new movement language brings a light and coherent global movement experience;
The Vitality colour scheme, with natural colours, gives the surface a vibrant, completely new look;
Unified system toolkits, designed for the world;
The new weather design and real-time weather engine provide a surreal visual experience;
The global focus notification system dynamically displays changes in key information;
The new artistic lock screen turns all your photos into posters with dynamic glass material, giving the screen a great look the moment you flash it;
The design of the desktop icons has been improved, with completely new colours and shapes;
Proprietary multiple rendering technologies provide subtle and comfortable natural visual effects;
Reconstructs multitasking window management, unified interaction, efficient and easy to use.
Detailed information and data
The HyperOS includes Android version 14 with the latest security update for full compatibility. As we know, it's no longer built on top of the finished Android as before, but rebuilt from the source, the same as Android 14 itself. So we get a completely rewritten base that's more beautiful, more colourful, more smelly than ever.
Xiaomi has also warned the Chinese community that the update may cause data loss, so a backup is highly recommended. As it is not the usual Android in HyperOS, incompatibilities may occur. In addition, performance and power consumption issues may occur during initial boot-ups, which will be fixed over time. Plus, even third-party applications may not work properly, and may not even start.
So, by the time it comes to us, which is in the first quarter of 2024, I hope to have the full system mature and compatible with everything. By then, maybe we'll also have the apps for Android 14, so we don't have to do without them in the meantime. So it's a safe bet that the HyperOS update will arrive for the Xiaomi 13 series here at home. Rumour has it that the Xiaomi 12T series will get the global version of HyperOS, the only question is what will be included? Will it be gelding like MIUI 14 and will it be sprinkled with Google apps?
