Software updates are crucial. They ensure the device has the latest features, customizations, and advanced security features. Xiaomi smartphones, or any Android smartphone for that matter, also get regular security patches to fix critical vulnerabilities for better protection against security threats.
Losing support feels like a missing piece of the pie. But this is inevitable, as all devices get limited software support — though flagship models typically enjoy longer support than budget ones.
Xiaomi regularly updates its End-Of-Support (EOS) list to include devices that are no longer eligible for future updates (both major updates and security patches). The list has got several new entries, as spotted by Xiaomi Time. Review it below to find out if it’s the time for an upgrade:
- Redmi Note 11
- Redmi Note 11 5G
- Redmi Note 11 SE
- Redmi Note 11S
- Redmi Note 11S 5G
- Redmi 10C
- Redmi 10 2022
- POCO X4 Pro 5G
- POCO M4 Pro
These Redmi and Poco smartphones will not receive any HyperOS or Android updates. They will also not receive any security patch updates in the future.
All the devices on the list are either budget or mid-range phones that typically receive two or three Android updates and up to four years of security patches. Since they have completed their update cycle, Xiaomi has added them to the EOS list.
Also Read: HyperOS 2.0 eligible devices and rollout timeline
What should these users do?
If Xiaomi ends software support for your smartphone, it’s recommended that you upgrade to a newer model that offers longer software support. That’s because newer models generally receive timely security updates, making them more protected against potential threats or any vulnerabilities.
If you decide to keep running the device on older software or security patches, it will become more susceptible to cyber threats. It may not be able to discover newer vulnerabilities, thus becoming prime targets for attackers.
More than security patches, the reason for a smartphone upgrade is major OS releases, which allow us access to exciting new features and plenty of enhancements. They also bring new security and privacy features.
Also Read:
1. These Xiaomi phones may get HyperOS 3 update
2. 5 Reasons why Android 15 is better than Android 14
3. 6 lesser-known Android 15 features (but are super useful)
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