Xiaomi has further expanded its End-of-Life (EoL) list, removing software support for several smartphones and tablets across its Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco brands.
The updated list, published on the company’s official website, includes devices from all three branches. Notably, the Xiaomi Pad 5 appears on the list under several regional variations, including Taiwan (TW), Turkey (TR), Russia (RU), Europe (EU), and the global variant (MI).
Interestingly, the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Pro+ models show up under the Xiaomi section. This may be an oversight, but the impact remains the same – these devices will no longer receive software updates.
Apart from the Note 11 Pro models, the Redmi 10 2022 (MX, TW, MX), and Redmi Note 10 JE (JP) are also listed as unsupported.
Xiaomi developers couldn’t leave the Poco brand aside either – support for the Indonesian Poco X3 GT (ID) device has been discontinued.
What’s next?
The X3 GT, along with the aforementioned Xiaomi and Redmi models, will no longer receive updates to MIUI or HyperOS, Xiaomi’s custom Android operating systems. Additionally, they will cease receiving crucial Android security patches that protect against emerging vulnerabilities.
The lack of ongoing software support exposes these devices to potential security risks. Unpatched vulnerabilities can be exploited by malicious actors to gain unauthorized access to a user’s data, steal passwords, or even install malware.
While Xiaomi typically provides software support for its devices for a specific period, the exact duration varies depending on the model and its launch date. Users can check their device’s status on Xiaomi’s official website to determine if it remains supported.
For those with devices on the EoL list, options are limited. Upgrading to a newer Xiaomi device offers the most secure solution, though it may not always be financially feasible. Alternatively, users with technical knowledge can install custom ROMs based on the latest Android version to keep their old device running.
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