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19 Xiaomi devices reach end of software support in 2026, more excluded from HyperOS 4

Xiaomi's security center lists 19 devices losing all OS and security updates in 2026, including the Xiaomi 12 series, Redmi Note 12 5G, Redmi 12C, Redmi A2/A2+, Poco F5/F5 Pro, Xiaomi 12T series, Redmi 13C and Poco C65. Separately, firmware tracker Ximitime found no HyperOS 4 test builds for six other models capped at Android 16, including the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G and Poco X6 5G, suggesting they may be stuck on HyperOS 3.

Xiaomi outlines global HyperOS 4 rollout for 80+ devices starting November

Xiaomi has published a staged global rollout schedule for its HyperOS 4 update, covering more than 80 phones and tablets across the Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO lines. The update begins reaching the first group of eligible devices in early November, with additional waves following in mid-November and December. The rollout follows a global beta program Xiaomi launched in September that initially covered only a small set of flagship devices.

Xiaomi launches Pad 9 Pro Max tablet with XRing O3 chip and monitor mode

Xiaomi unveiled the Pad 9 Pro Max, a flagship Android tablet powered by its own XRing O3 processor, offering up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. The 13.3-inch, 144Hz display supports six-app split-screen multitasking via HyperOS 4, and the device can also function as an external monitor through video input. Priced from roughly $715, it's currently available only in China.

Xiaomi's HyperOS 4 leak reveals its own 'Smart Privacy Display' feature

Leaker Kacper Skrzypek shared screenshots and video showing Xiaomi's upcoming Smart Privacy Display, a feature that lets users block onlookers from viewing their screen at certain apps or notifications. Unlike Samsung's hardware-based Privacy Display on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Xiaomi's version appears to be software-driven and is expected to arrive with the HyperOS 4 update later this year. Some related options, like Page Privacy Display and XiaoAI app groups, currently only appear on the China ROM.

Leaked images reveal Xiaomi 18 Fold's wide-screen design ahead of September launch

New leaked photos shared on Weibo by tipster Digital Chat Station show what appears to be Xiaomi's upcoming book-style foldable, featuring a wide inner display, noticeable bezels, and a punch-hole front camera. The design closely matches Xiaomi's own HyperOS 4 teaser image, lending credibility to the leak ahead of the device's confirmed September debut as the Xiaomi 18 Fold.