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  • Huawei HarmonyOS NEXT upgrade plan: Devices and Rollout Time

    Huawei HarmonyOS NEXT upgrade plan: Devices and Rollout Time

    Along with the distribution date, Huawei has revealed the official HarmonyOS NEXT update plan for its devices. Developers and pioneer users with flagship devices can now get the latest beta version. However, it will soon be available on additional devices.

    The HarmonyOS NEXT upgrade information were given by Yu Chengdong. He mentioned that the corporation has started beta testing the top models with developers. In Q4 2024, the tech manufacturer plans to deploy a stable HarmonyOS NEXT update and gradually cover devices.

    Currently, the Chinese OEM is hiring 3000 pioneer users and developers. After this, the business will start a consumer beta program using high-end phones.

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    HarmonyOS NEXT Upgrade Plan: Devices

    Developer Beta Testing: June 21

    • Huawei Mate 60 Series
    • Huawei Mate X5 Series
    • Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 tablet

    August 2024 (Beta)

    • Huawei Mate 60 series
    • Huawei Mate X5 series
    • Huawei Pura 70 series
    • Huawei Pocket 2 series
    • Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3
    • Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
    • Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2024

    Q4 2024 (Stable)

    • Huawei Mate 60 series
    • Huawei Mate X5 series
    • Huawei Pura 70 series
    • Huawei Pocket 2 series
    • Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3
    • Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
    • Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2024

    Q4 2024 (Beta)

    • Huawei Nova 12 series
    • Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch S series
    • Huawei Watch Ultimate
    • Huawei Watch Ultimate Design Edition
    • Huawei Watch GT 4 series
    • Huawei FreeClip
    • Huawei Smart Glasses 2

    2025

    • Stay tuned for more models.

    From June 21 to June 28, developers and Pioneer users can register for the ongoing beta activity. Based on the log and nolog builds, the organization will evaluate the applications that were submitted between June 24 and July 09 and modify the users.

    Huawei HarmonyOS NEXT upgrade plan

    Please take note that this activity will give preference to developers whose apps are currently available in the AppGallery. Following the selection, Huawei will send out an official email or SMS to developers and pioneer users.

    To prevent any loss, those taking part in the developer beta version should make a backup of their data in advance. Additionally, by going to Settings > System > Developer Mode > System Rollback, one can revert to the most recent version.

  • HarmonyOS 6 is coming – dev beta 2 is out for some devices

    HarmonyOS 6 is coming – dev beta 2 is out for some devices

    Phase 2 of Huawei’s HarmonyOS 6 developer beta was launched on July 30. According to official information, the corporation has given developers access to new features and functionalities that will improve app development and increase software utilization efficiency.

    The HarmonyOS 6.0 Developer Preview was revealed by Huawei at the June HDC25 event. Simultaneously, it released the first developer beta only for developers.

    For the first phase, the corporation only opened a certain amount of devices. However, Huawei is now including three more models in the HarmonyOS 6 development beta phase 2 eligibility list.

    harmonyos launch event

    According to the information, developers have until today, August 10, to register for the second phase. From August 1 to August 25, the business will begin going over the paperwork that were turned in. When developers sign up for the first time, they must meet these requirements:

    1. Real-name authentication with Huawei Developer Alliance
    2. Have at least one of the eligible models given below
    3. Answer a few questions related to the beta phase

    One can further register by clicking on the Avatar icon in the upper right corner of the page and completing the on-screen procedure. If your form passes the review, you will receive confirmation through email or SMS.

    Eligible devices:

    • Huawei Mate 60
    • Huawei Mate 60 Pro
    • Huawei Mate 70
    • Huawei Mate 70 Pro
    • Huawei Mate X5
    • Huawei Mate XT
    • Huawei Pura X
    • Huawei Pura 70 Pro
    • Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2024
    • Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 2025

    Keep in mind that developers can only use the application to test their apps. HarmonyOS 6.0 Developer Preview, which may remove old data from your device, will be sent to you after you pass the review. Therefore, make a backup before continuing.

    How to register for HarmonyOS 6 beta?

    Developers can complete the on-screen instructions by logging into their account. To participate in the beta activity, tap the Sign Up button and provide your application details.

    If developers are experiencing problems with app development, they can use the HarmonyOS 6 Application Development Issue Feedback portal to provide feedback.

  • Official Android 16 support list from Xiaomi

    Official Android 16 support list from Xiaomi

    Many computer fans are surprised by Google’s recent statement that it will release two Android SDK updates per year. Thus, Android 16 can be released much in advance of this cycle, before June 2025. All devices are currently receiving Android 15 upgrades, but Xioami is preparing for the next major step—integrating Android 16 capabilities into their next HyperOS.

    The complete list of Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices that could receive the update to HyperOS, an Android 16-based operating system, is provided below. It is easily grouped for your review.

    Official Android 16 support list from Xiaomi

    Current Android 16 released Devices

    Android 16 is currently released based on HyperOS 2.3.

    • Xiaomi 15
    • Xiaomi 14T Pro
    • REDMI K70 Ultra

    Xiaomi Flagship Devices

    Currently, high-end models with great performance and features are taking center stage in Xiaomi’s update plans:

    • Xiaomi 13 (fuxi)
    • Xiaomi 13 Lite (ziyi)
    • Xiaomi 13 Pro (nuwa)
    • Xiaomi 13 Ultra (ishtar)
    • Xiaomi 13T (aristotle)
    • Xiaomi 13T Pro (corot)
    • Xiaomi 14 (houji)
    • Xiaomi 14 CIVI (chenfeng)
    • Xiaomi 14 Pro (shennong)
    • Xiaomi 14 Ultra (aurora)
    • Xiaomi 14T (degas)
    • Xiaomi 14T Pro (rothko)
    • Xiaomi 15 (dada)
    • Xiaomi 15 Pro (haotian)
    • Xiaomi 15 Ultra (xuanyuan)
    • Xiaomi 15S Pro (dijun)
    • Xiaomi CIVI 5 Pro (luming)
    • Xiaomi Civi 2 (ziyi)
    • Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro (chenfeng)
    • Xiaomi MIX FLIP (ruyi)
    • Xiaomi MIX FLIP 2 (bixi)
    • Xiaomi MIX FOLD 4 (goku)
    • Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (babylon)
    • Xiaomi Pad 6 Max 14 (yudi)
    • Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro (liuqin)
    • Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 (sheng)
    • Xiaomi Pad 7 (uke)
    • Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro (muyu)
    • Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra (jinghu)
    • Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5 (violin)

    Redmi Devices

    Known for good-level performance at competitive prices

    • REDMI K Pad (turner)
    • REDMI K80 (zorn)
    • REDMI K80 Pro (miro)
    • REDMI K80 Ultra (dali)
    • REDMI Pad 2 (taiko)
    • REDMI Pad 2 4G (koto)
    • REDMI Turbo 4 (rodin)
    • REDMI Turbo 4 Pro (onyx)
    • Redmi 13 (moon)
    • Redmi 13 5G (breeze)
    • Redmi 13X (moon)
    • Redmi 14C (lake)
    • Redmi A3 Pro (lake)
    • Redmi A4 (warm)
    • Redmi K60 Pro (socrates)
    • Redmi K60 Ultra (corot)
    • Redmi K70 (vermeer)
    • Redmi K70 Pro (manet)
    • Redmi K70 Ultra (rothko)
    • Redmi K70E (duchamp)
    • Redmi Note 13 Pro (garnet)
    • Redmi Note 13 Pro+ (zircon)
    • Redmi Note 13R (breeze)
    • Redmi Note 14 (beryl)
    • Redmi Note 14 4G (tanzanite)
    • Redmi Note 14 Pro (malachite)
    • Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G (obsidian)
    • Redmi Note 14 Pro+ (amethyst)
    • Redmi Note 14S (emerald_r)
    • Redmi Pad Pro (dizi)
    • Redmi Pad Pro 5G (ruan)
    • Redmi Pad SE 8.7 Wi-Fi (flare)
    • Redmi Turbo 3 (peridot)
    • Xiaomi Redmi Pad (yunluo)

    POCO Devices

    • POCO C75 (lake)
    • POCO C75 5G (warm)
    • POCO F6 (peridot)
    • POCO F6 Pro (vermeer)
    • POCO F7 (onyx)
    • POCO F7 Pro (zorn)
    • POCO F7 Ultra (miro)
    • POCO M6 (moon)
    • POCO M6 Plus 5G (breeze)
    • POCO M7 Pro 5G (beryl)
    • POCO Pad (dizi)
    • POCO X6 5G (garnet)
    • POCO X6 Pro (duchamp)
    • POCO X7 (malachite)
    • POCO X7 Pro (rodin)

    What to expect from Android 16:

    With HyperOS’s integration of Android 16, we can expect:

    Xiaomi makes sure that its devices remain competitive and feature-rich with regular Android updates as it keeps innovating. When Android 16 is released before the middle of 2024, the Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices on the list will have access to the most advanced features of the most recent Android SDK. Once Xiaomi begins to push out the HyperOS improvements to these devices, more information will be released.

  • Samsung OneUI 8 to be released – we could see major Android 16 software update soon

    Samsung OneUI 8 to be released – we could see major Android 16 software update soon

    One of the main features that sets Samsung’s Galaxy phones and tablets apart is its One UI. Now that One UI 7 is available to customers, focus is turning to OneUI 8, the upcoming chapter. Exciting new features will be available for Samsung handsets with the next software update, which is based on Android 16.

    The release date, the beta testing program, which devices will receive OneUI 8 in accordance with Samsung’s update policy, and the implications for Galaxy users will all be covered in this article.

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    OneUI 8 Release Date

    Samsung’s major One UI releases have historically coincided with the yearly cycle of Android updates, usually occurring in the fourth quarter, around October or November, after Google’s stable Android release. One UI 6, for example, made its debut on October 30, 2023, and One UI 7, which was much later, appeared on April 7, 2025. But OneUI 8 is totally deviating from this trend.

    At Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9, 2025, the Android 16-based One UI 8 was formally unveiled. Arriving in July, months ahead of Samsung’s customary fall upgrade timetable, the company successfully met its ambitious summer 2025 stable release timeline.

    According to Samsung, the update will be progressively made available to additional Galaxy devices that are compatible, guaranteeing a wider distribution within its ecosystem.

    In mid-August 2025, the Galaxy S25 series has the best probability of receiving the stable One UI 8 update for current devices. With a staggered deployment to guarantee stability, the update for additional devices, like as the Galaxy S24, S23, and previous foldables, is probably going to begin in late August 2025.

    Samsung OneUI 8 Beta Program

    Beginning with the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra in Germany, Korea, the UK, and the US, Samsung formally began the OneUI 8 beta program on May 28, 2025. India and Poland are now part of the Beta program.

    Through the Samsung Members app, users of the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra can apply to install the One UI 8 beta by following the revised sign-up procedure that Samsung has announced. With Beta 1 launching on May 28, Beta 2 on June 12, and Beta 3 on June 30, 2025, Samsung launched the beta program without making any significant formal announcements.

    As is customary for Samsung, the beta program began with flagship devices. Samsung has expanded the One UI 8 Beta 3 program to include the Galaxy Watch 7 and Ultra after successfully launching it for the Galaxy S25 series. According to the Samsung Korea Moderator, the fourth beta build has been confirmed and will be available next week.

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    OneUI 8 Eligible Devices

    We can use Samsung’s official software update policy to determine which devices are assured of receiving the upgrade, even though the company hasn’t formally confirmed the OneUI 8 device list. Along with five years of security updates for certain models, Samsung now provides up to seven years of operating system upgrades for some flagship handsets (beginning with the Galaxy S24 series) and four years for others. The following devices are unquestionably qualified for OneUI 8 based on this guideline and the verified OneUI 7 rollout:

    • Galaxy S Series:
      • Galaxy S25 Edge, S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE, Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE, Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra.
    • Galaxy Z Series:
      • Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, Flip7 FE (Launched with OneUI 8), Galaxy Z Fold6, Z Flip6, Galaxy Z Fold5, Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold4, Z Flip4.
    • Galaxy Tab Series:
      • Galaxy Tab S10+, Tab S10 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, S9 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, S8 Ultra.

    The four-year policy may also apply to mid-range devices such as the Galaxy A55 and A35. The Galaxy S21 series and other older devices might not be able to use OneUI 8 since their four-year support might expire before it does.

    OneUI 8’s release coincided perfectly with the July 9, 2025, release of Samsung’s new foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, and Z Flip7 FE. OneUI 8, based on Android 16, comes preinstalled on these devices. Samsung made a big shift with this, releasing a big update far earlier than many had anticipated.

  • Garmin pushes new updates for mid-range smartwatches

    Garmin pushes new updates for mid-range smartwatches

    Garmin is still getting ready to update its older Forerunner smartwatches with v24.xx software. The first new update for the five smartwatches running Garmin’s beta or stable software programs in more than a month is Beta Version 24.10, which is compatible with the Forerunner 165, Forerunner 255, Forerunner 955, and Forerunner 965.

    Garmin has released numerous updates for both its experimental and stable software programs in recent weeks. The business has prioritized its newest high-end models, such as the Fenix 8 and Tactix 8, over lesser models, as is frequently the case. Similar to this, mid-range or older smartwatches appear to have been pushed farther down the priority scale by the recent release of the Forerunner 570, Forerunner 970, and Venu X1.

    For instance, since Garmin released System Software 23.20 more than two months ago, the older Forerunner 165, Forerunner 255, Forerunner 955, and Forerunner 965 (now $599 on Amazon) have not gotten a new stable update. Meanwhile, the same devices have been left running v24.07 on Garmin’s Beta Program for almost a month at this point.

    But with the release of Beta Version 24.10, the business has finally updated its Beta Program. The update is available for the Forerunner 165, 255, 265, 955, and 965 starting today. You can also manually download it by going to Settings, System and Software Update, Main menu, and then selecting ‘Check for Updates’ on your smartwatch that is enrolled in the Beta Program. The five smartwatches have comparable changelogs as usual, which include a bug update meant to address possible system crashes on the watch face. For further information, please refer to Garmin’s forum and the listings below.

    garmin mid range smartwatch

    Forerunner 165, Forerunner 255 & Forerunner 265 changelogs

    • Fix a potential crash on the watch face.
    • Improve on-device recovery options when PIN unlock attempts are exhausted.
    • Fix an issue with event goals not updating on device when edited.
    • Fix colour shift not automatically turning on in sleep mode.
    • Fix volume control not working when using Control Phone.
    • Various bug fixes and improvements.

    Forerunner 955 & Forerunner 965 changelogs

    • Fix a potential crash on the watch face.
    • Improve on-device recovery options when PIN unlock attempts are exhausted.
    • Fix an issue with event goals not updating on device when edited.
    • Fix an issue with route calculation on China maps.
    • Fix color shift not automatically turning on in sleep mode.
    • Fix volume control not working when using Control Phone.
    • Fix issues with golf AutoShot.
    • Various bug fixes and improvements.
  • Xiaomi HyperOS 3 new screenshots leaked

    Xiaomi HyperOS 3 new screenshots leaked

    Thanks to X user @satanzhiruo, significant leaks about Xiaomi’s upcoming HyperOS 3 have surfaced. Early photos show a dramatic style devoid of “liquid glass”—think depth, transparency, and a contemporary, high-end edge that fits in with current market trends. The screenshots display an updated settings menu, home screen, and card-based structure that is evocative of Android 16. This indicates a significant improvement in the user experience and is not only cosmetic.

    hyperos 3 leak screenshot

    HyperOS 3 will come with both andoid 15 and 16

    HyperOS 3 will be released by Xiaomi on Android 15 and 16. Wider compatibility is ensured by this dual strategy, which allows flagship smartphones to fully benefit from Android 16’s performance improvements while older hardware benefits from the update. It’s a sensible strategy that maximizes reach without compromising creativity.

    hyperos3 screenshot

    Major software updates from Xiaomi are usually released in the fall. HyperOS 3 should be formally revealed between September and October 2025, if the current leaks are accurate.

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  • OneUI 8 Watch brings a ton of fantastic new features.

    OneUI 8 Watch brings a ton of fantastic new features.

    The OneUI 8 Watch upgrade, which was unveiled alongside the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch Ultra (2025), represents a significant feature advancement for the Galaxy Watch. Samsung surprised us by releasing the major Wear OS 6-based software, with the original Watch Ultra getting first dibs, even though it was anticipated that it would arrive later for earlier Watch models.

    It was first believed that the new Galaxy Watch 8 would have a brief exclusivity period with the new operating system, so the release of OneUI 8 Watch is rather unexpected. Samsung has now formally said that the OneUI 8 Watch would be released before the Galaxy Watch Ultra from last year.

    Numerous users – including those with carrier-tied and unlocked models – confirmed receiving the update. With a size of roughly 1.9 GB, the OTA update is quite large, however it may differ depending on the watch model. A patch will be sent to beta participants at the same time to move them to the stable version.

    Regarding the changes and new features, OneUI 8 Watch seems to be a noteworthy turning point. As part of Samsung Health, it does offer a new generation of wellness and health tracking tools.

    New smart features and customizations

    The Now Bar from OneUI 8 is one of the many UI improvements and refinements that OneUI 8 Watch offers in addition to the new tracking tools. It functions with the majority of first-party apps and workouts and shows the current tasks as a widget at the bottom of the watch face.

    Additionally, the update allows users to receive personalized watch face recommendations and merge numerous app tiles into one. Now, the double pinch gesture can be used to take a picture, dismiss notifications, and control music.

    Vital Sleep Tracking Tools

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    “Bedtime Guidance” is a new feature in the update that, as the name implies, offers tailored bedtime recommendations based on a user’s activities and sleep habits. To assist users in addressing irregular sleep patterns and improving their quality of sleep, it is integrated with sleep coaching.

    Another sleep-related tracking tool is Vascular Load. This gauges the vascular system’s circulatory stress as you sleep, which is a crucial sign of your general health.

    Running coach and mindfulness

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    Athletes and runners would also profit from OneUI 8 Watch’s new Running Coach feature. Personalized training programs are offered by this fitness gadget according to users’ fitness levels and objectives. In order to analyze a runner’s level of fitness and generate a performance analysis, they must essentially complete a 12-minute test. During runs, real-time coaching is also available.

    Mindfulness, a well-known function that is new to the Galaxy Watch, is a technique for stress and anxiety management. It includes breathing techniques to help lower stress levels.

    Antioxidant Index

    Antioxidant Index on oneui 8 watch

    One of these new features is the Antioxidant Index, which measures the antioxidant-producing carotenoids in a user’s skin using a non-invasive technique. To determine the antioxidant level, users must press their finger against the Galaxy Watch’s BioActive sensor for five seconds. A score ranging from 0 to 100 is displayed for the outcome, with 100 being the highest and most suitable.

    As usual, a person’s level of antioxidants reflects their overall health. The tool also suggests ways to improve carotenoid levels, such as eating more fruits and vegetables.

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    Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

    Advanced health and sleep tracking features. A lighter, more snug design for all day comfort. Improved user interface. Personal AI assistant for hands free help

    $349.99Amazon

    Additionally, the upgrade allows users to receive personalized watch face recommendations and merge numerous app tiles into one. Additionally, the double pinch gesture may now be used to take a picture, dismiss notifications, and control music.

    Given that it has the same sensor and processor as the Galaxy Watch Ultra, the majority of these capabilities are also intended for the Galaxy Watch 7, though we are unsure of when the update will be available for that wristwatch. Additionally, there is no timeline for previous Galaxy Watch models.

  • Samsung begins rolling out the stable update for the One UI 8 Watch in the US

    Samsung begins rolling out the stable update for the One UI 8 Watch in the US

    Samsung begins rolling out the One UI 8 Watch update in the United States. The main software, which weighs about 2GB and includes a security patch from earlier, is being made available to owners of the original Watch Ultra.

    PDA build version L705USQU1BYFE in the US is the stable One UI 8 Watch upgrade that Samsung enthusiasts with Galaxy Watch Ultra may identify. It’s a significant update that adds health monitoring capabilities and a new user interface.

    Samsung released the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025 on July 9. Compared to the original models, this smartwatch has new colors and more storage. The Watch 8 and Watch Ultra 2025 also marked the official release of the updated Watch OS.

    One UI 8 Watch update comes to US

    oneui 8 watch stable update

    Wear OS is the foundation of Samsung’s One UI 8 Watch. It gives your smartwatch a longer battery life. Reimagined tiles, slicker animations, and reliable functioning are all part of the company’s significant redesign.

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  • Xiaomi devices that will get HyperOS 3 but without Android16

    Xiaomi devices that will get HyperOS 3 but without Android16

    The advantages of the HyperOS build, which is based on Android 16, will soon be available on Xiaomi handsets, however at least 31 models might not receive them. There are some benefits, but a new piece of information shows how many devices will not get the next big software update.

    According to XiaomiTime, the Android 16 (HyperOS) distribution schedule would not include 31 Xiaomi devices. Redmi, POCO, and flagship phones are on the list.

    For flagship phones, the Chinese phone manufacturer provides three or four years of major operating system updates and three or four years of security updates. Redmi models receive security fixes for three to six years and two to four significant Android OS upgrades. POCO receives three years of security patches and two years of OS.

    These findings indicate that the major OS upgrade cycle for some devices appears to be coming to an end. Here’s some good news, though. These phones will benefit from HyperOS 3, which is based on the Android 15 version, even if they do not receive Android 16.

    Indeed, HyperOS 3 will be the last update for smartphones now running Android 15. As a result, you can still use your phone for a year.

    Indeed, HyperOS 3 will be the last update for smartphones now running Android 15. As a result, you can still use your phone for a year.

    hyperos 3 without Android13 Xiaomi

    XiaomiTime claims that since HyperOS 3 will still be available, “missing out on Android 16 shouldn’t cause anxiety.” In addition, compared to previous software releases, the next OS has few innovations and just minor UI changes.

    Conversely, HyperOS 3.0 will enable your device to have new features and minor adjustments. We don’t yet know the precise features. Check on the models until then:

    These 31 Xiaomi devices will not get Android 16 but they will get HyperOS 3:

    Xiaomi phones

    • 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

    Redmi Devices

    • Redmi 12
    • Redmi 12 5G
    • Redmi 13C
    • Redmi 13C 5G
    • Redmi 13R
    • Redmi K50 Ultra
    • Redmi K60
    • Redmi Note 12 4G
    • Redmi 12 NFC 4G
    • Redmi Note 12R
    • Redmi Note 12S
    • Redmi Note 12T Pro
    • Redmi Note 12 Turbo
    • Redmi Note 13 4G
    • Redmi Note 13 4G NFC
    • Redmi Note 13 5G
    • Redmi Note 13R Pro

    POCO Models

    • POCO C65
    • POCO F5 5G
    • POCO F5 Pro
    • POCO M6 Pro
    • POCO X6 Neo

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  • How to become a HyperOS Mi Pilot beta tester

    How to become a HyperOS Mi Pilot beta tester

    Becoming a HyperOS Beta Tester will let you to test and install HyperOS Mi Pilot releases before anybody else does. After your application is accepted, you can test and report on HyperOS Beta releases prior to their release. Becoming a HyperOS Beta tester is a fairly easy process. You won’t be able to create apps if there isn’t a beta program in place. We can state, however, that HyperOS 2.0 will reopen the Beta program.

    How to become a HyperOS Mi Pilot beta tester

    Applying for the HyperOS Mi Pilot/Beta Program

    The following steps must be followed if you wish to participate in Xiaomi’s HyperOS beta testing program:

    1. Download the newest version of Mi Community

    Please ensure that you have the latest version of the Mi Community app. This is a mandatory application to enroll in the Beta Program.

    2. Sign up for the Beta Program

    Please carry out the following steps to join the Beta Program:

    • Open the Mi Community application.
    • Change the region of the app to Global: Tap on “ME” > “Set up” > “Change region”.
    • Beta Testing: Click on “ME” to get to “Beta testing”.
    • Apply for Recruiting: Clap on “Recruiting test” and afterward “Apply”. The system will automatically check whether your device is eligible for this Beta Program.
    • On-Screen Prompts: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the form/application and successfully submit it.
    Beta Testing Page

    Typical issues and their gixes

    When you sign up for the beta program, you can run across certain issues. The answer to those issues is right here.

    Page is visible: “No data found”

    • Check Device Status: Please check if your device reached EOL status on this link. Any devices that have reached EOL status ARE NOT eligible to take part in the beta program.
    • Device Availability: More devices are being added to the program, so for those not at EOL yet but still not in the list, have a little patience.
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    Answer Basic Questions

    You will get points when you answer some of the basic questions in Beta/Pilot Program. You will need at least 60 points to get applied.

    You can answer questions following by Xiaomi Community > “ME” > “Beta testing” > “Recruiting Test” > “Respond”.

    Already a Xiaomi ROM Beta Tester

    Reapply Required: If you are a current Xiaomi ROM Beta Tester, note that you must reapply to the HyPerOS Beta program. The permissions that you have previously applied to the user account will continue to function for a few days.

    Supported ROMs

    Beta Program supports all Global ROMs including MI, EEA, etc. If you want to apply in India, you can try this form.

    How to know if you are accepted

    You will know this because, if you are accepted, you can see that there is a button in the test page from Recruiting named “Passed”.

    Approval Status “Approving”

    Means your application is being considered. The decision can be made within 7 working days.