Xiaomi has kicked off the rollout of HyperOS 3.1 Beta, and it’s starting out in China. What makes this release interesting is that the new version is built entirely on Android 16, so not every device will get it right away. For now, only Xiaomi and Redmi models that qualify for Android 16 support are included in this beta wave.
The company has clarified that this is an Engineering Beta Build, and it is not recommended for daily use.
HyperOS 3.1 Beta Eligible Devices List
Xiaomi has rolled out the HyperOS 3 Beta Phase 2 in two waves.
Wave 1 (Starting January 22nd)
- Xiaomi 17 Series: Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, Xiaomi 17 Pro, Xiaomi 17
- REDMI K90 Series: REDMI K90 Pro Max, REDMI K90
- Tablets: Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro, Xiaomi Pad 8
Wave 2 (By January 30th)
- Xiaomi 14 Series: Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Xiaomi 14 Pro (including Titanium Edition), Xiaomi 14
- Xiaomi 15 Series: Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Xiaomi 15S Pro, Xiaomi 15 Pro, Xiaomi 15
- Foldable: Xiaomi MIX Flip 2
- REDMI K80 Series: REDMI K80 Pro, REDMI K80 Ultra, REDMI K80
- Tablet: Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra
According to Xiaomi, users in the first wave started receiving the OTA update from January 22nd, while devices in the second wave will receive the update approximately 10 days after the rollout begins. —
Some Key Changes in HyperOS 3.1
While the main focus of this article is the device list, HyperOS 3.1 includes several important changes:
- New Stacked Recents Menu, providing an iOS-style app switching experience
- Improved Super Island feature, with better animations and new Settings controls
- Home Screen Folder Resize support, including 2×1 and 1×2 folder sizes
- System Optimisation, resulting in smoother animations and improved Bluetooth connection management
Why Android 16 is Important
Xiaomi has confirmed that the system architecture of HyperOS 3.1 is directly based on the Android 16 Framework. Therefore, this update will not be available on smartphones that will not be upgraded to Android 16. However, the company may port some features to older Android versions in the future.
When will the HyperOS 3.1 Stable Update be available?
According to current information, the HyperOS 3.1 Stable Update is expected to begin rolling out in China in February. Initially, this update will be available for the latest flagship devices and may later reach other eligible devices.
Conclusion
The HyperOS 3.1 Beta rollout clearly shows that Xiaomi is now directly linking software updates to Android versions and hardware eligibility. If your device is eligible for Android 16, you will be among the first to experience HyperOS 3.1.
