Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 release timeline, new features, and more tipped: what to expect | Tech Tips
Xiaomi launched the HyperOS last year, replacing the MIUI, with the goal of unifying all the sub-brand lineup phones under a single OS. Shortly after its release, Xiaomi’s sub-brands, Redmi and POCO, started adopting the HyperOS for its lineup of smartphones. It seems like the company is now working on HyperOS 2.0 with improvements and new features over the previous version. Let’s take a look at everything we know about HyperOS 2.0 so far.
Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 release timeline (rumoured)
Hyper OS 2.0 is currently being tested in China on the Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro. These tests will resolve any serious concerns before the public rollout begins. Since Xiaomi debuted HyperOS in October of last year, the next version is expected to be released around October of this year, along with the Xiaomi 15 series.
In terms of rollout, the update is expected to be available initially for last year’s flagship phones of Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO. The wider release of HyperOS 2.0 for midrange and inexpensive devices is expected to begin in 2025, although there is no specific date.
Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0: what to expect
According to tipster Fixed Focus Digital on Weibo (via), Xiaomi Hyper OS 2.0 will bring cold start optimisation, fix lock screen mistouch issues, patch issues with Android Auto, and offer new features with several UI changes. Here’s what we can expect from the HyperOS 2.0:
- New Super Wallpapers feature
- Improved animation engine for smoother animations
- Redesigned camera UI
- HyperMind 2.0 to switch between balance and battery life
- Group notifications if they are from the same source
- Revamped control centre
- Personalised messages in Always on Display
- Camera Scan to find hidden cameras
That’s all we know about the Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 so far. We expect to learn more about it in the coming days, so stay tuned.
