If you do not have a Xiaomi device running Android 16, you can forget about HyperOS 3.1. This is because the manufacturer is making significant changes, and many smartphones and tablets running Android 15 will not receive the update, even if they are compatible with HyperOS 3.
For users of devices running Android 15 that are not compatible with Android 16, they will have to settle for HyperOS 3, which has recently been made available in Europe. In total, 22 Xiaomi devices will be excluded from this update, including models from both Poco and Redmi.
Here Are 22 Xiaomi Devices That Will Not Be Compatible with HyperOS 3.1
In short, this is disappointing news for users of these devices, which are compatible with HyperOS 3 but will not receive the HyperOS 3.1 update. Here are the 22 Xiaomi devices that will miss out on HyperOS 3.1:
- POCO F5 5G
- POCO F5 Pro
- POCO M6 Pro
- POCO X6 Neo
- Redmi 13C
- Redmi K50 Ultra
- Redmi K60
- Redmi K60 Pro
- Redmi Note 12T Pro
- Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Redmi Note 13 5G
- Redmi Note 13R Pro
- 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
- Xiaomi Pad 6 Max 14
HyperOS 3.1 will introduce several new features, including an application management interface that draws inspiration from iOS 26. The goal is to enhance the user experience and multitasking capabilities with smoother navigation between open applications.
For now, the Chinese company remains tight-lipped about all the changes in store, but beta versions may reveal much more about what HyperOS 3.1 has to offer. Resizable tiles in the Control Center are also expected, allowing users to adjust the size of shortcuts according to their preferences and usage.
The aim of HyperOS 3.1 goes beyond simple software enhancement. The company seeks to unify the user experience across its ecosystem, which includes smartphones, tablets, and other AI-powered connected devices. This global strategy is centered around HyperConnect, aiming to create coherence among all devices.
Rest assured, owners of devices compatible only with Android 15 or lower are not being abandoned. The company will continue to release security patches and some features. While you may not have access to the latest major updates, you can still expect performance-enhancing new features.
