Xiaomi has been gradually releasing its newest skin update, HyperOS, to its smartphones. The Redmi K40 and K40 Pro Plus are the latest models to receive this update.

As reported by ITHome, Xiaomi has begun the rollout of the HyperOS update based on Android 14 for the K40 and K40 Pro Plus in China. It seems to be an internal testing version, likely a beta. So it will take some time for the stable version to be available to everyone.

The update itself is quite large at 5.2GB and includes the latest security patch for April. Here’s the complete changelog (translated from Chinese) for the devices:

Xiaomi HyperOS

Xiaomi's HyperOS creates a "full ecology for people, cars, and homes" operating system

System
Update Google security patch (2024#04) to improve system security

Low-level refactoring
Xiaomi's HyperOS bottom layer is reconstructed to bring out excellent hardware performance;

Key task identification and dyeing technology dynamically controls resource allocation based on task importance, providing stronger performance and lower power consumption;

Ultra-low-power rendering framework improves battery life and provides smoother animation effects;

SOC integrated frequency modulation, connecting the entire machine's hardware resources in series, responding to changes in computing power requirements faster, with fewer frame drops and smoother flow;

Refresh storage technology to reduce storage fragmentation, allowing you to use it as new for a long time;

Intelligent network selection capabilities have been upgraded to make the network smoother in weak network environments;

Intelligent signal selection engine dynamically adjusts antenna strategies to improve signal stability

Cross-terminal intelligent connection
Xiaomi HyperConnect cross-device interconnection framework enables efficient device connection and ultimate collaboration;

The new integrated device center enables dynamic real-time networking of all devices. You can view and control surrounding devices in the control center;

Comprehensive upgrade of cross-device experience, supporting cross-device calling of various hardware capabilities such as cameras, screens, and communications;

Applications, audio and video, clipboard and other data and services can be freely transferred between multiple devices;

Global security;

Security and privacy architecture for device interconnection
Devices verify each other's security through TEE, and data transmission is encrypted at the hardware level;

Cross-end privacy system, including Internet permission management, Internet behavior reminders and Internet behavior records.

Aesthetics of life
A globalized sense of life aesthetics creates delicate and comfortable visuals and light and coherent dynamic effects. The diverse fusion of expressions brings a new systematic aesthetic experience;

A new motion language brings a light and coherent global motion experience;

Vitality color system, natural colors full of vitality, give the interface a brand new look;

Unified system fonts, designed for the world;

New weather design, real-time weather engine creates a surreal visual experience;

Global focus notification system, dynamically display key information changes;

The new artistic lock screen turns every photo of yours into a poster. It also has dynamic glass material, making it stunningly beautiful the moment you turn on the screen;

Desktop icon design upgraded, colors and shapes completely refreshed
Reconstruct multi-task window management, unified interaction, efficient and easy to use.

Users can head over to Device Settings > About > Software Update > Check for Update to grab the latest firmware. Before upgrading, make sure you have an ample amount of storage and battery left on your smartphone. Otherwise, it may cause issues that may even corrupt data.

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