A new HyperOS 3 update from Xiaomi is reportedly bricking certain devices, especially imported smartphones from the brand that are running unofficial global ROMs. The update has left some models stuck in a bootloop or recovery mode, so here’s what we know and how you can possibly fix it.
Why is HyperOS 3 bricking some phones?
Some Xiaomi phones, particularly those imported from China and sold via gray market channels, are facing booting issues after updating to HyperOS 3. These Chinese smartphones were released unofficially with converted global ROMs. Basically, the update introduces a region lock check that compares the phone’s hardware to its software region. So if the software doesn’t match the hardware’s intended market, the OS fails to boot and traps the device in recovery or a bootloop condition instead of loading normally. Xiaomi considers converted ROMs unauthorised software installs, so the company is not classifying this as a “bug.”
How to Fix a Bricked Phone After the Update
If you’ve already updated and the phone won’t boot past recovery mode, there’s a known workaround that can trigger an automatic rollback to HyperOS 2.2 (the previous official version):
- Force Restart Repeatedly: Keep force-restarting your device roughly 10–15 times in succession. This repeated reboot sequence is key because it prompts the system into an emergency rollback mode, which restores the earlier HyperOS build that’s compatible with your converted ROM. Once this rollback completes, your phone should boot normally again.
- Disable Updates Once Recovered: After your device successfully boots back into HyperOS 2.2, turn off automatic updates in Settings to prevent the phone from attempting to upgrade back to HyperOS 3 again.
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