Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3.1 is the next major update of its custom Android skin. This builds on the Android 16 OS based HyperOS 3, bringing an enhanced UI, smarter intelligent features, and improved ecosystem integration. There are also various bug fixes and much more. So here’s everything new and all the devices eligible for the update.
1. Enhanced Super Island
One of the main features of the HyperOS 3.1 update is an upgraded Super Island, which is Xiaomi’s take on Apple’s Dynamic Island. It is more interactive and informative than before, bringing support for Live Updates from third party apps such as music, reminders, and timers. This makes the pill shaped widget a real dynamic hub that is more intuitive than static notification bubbles.
2. Redesigned System Animations & App Interfaces
The update rewrites core system apps such as Gallery and Weather with new animations for smoother interactions. Xiaomi has also introduced iOS-like motion and transition animations, paired with redesigned system elements like the recent apps view and animation curves to make the UI feel more polished and fluid.
3. Lock Screen & Depth Effects
HyperOS has always been a highly customizable Android skin, and the HyperOS 3.1 update builds on this further. The Chinese tech giant is expanding lock screen customization, allowing users to apply depth effects that let subjects verlap the clock, edit wallpapers on the lock screen, and more.
4. Native AirPods Support
Xiaomi is improving the cross platform integration with Apple’s ecosystem, adding native support for Apple AirPods on HyperOS 3.1. So now, supported Xiaomi branded devivicse will get a pop up for pairing Apple’s TWS earbuds along with access to spatial audio, which was initially exclusive to Apple products.
5. iPhone Call Interoperability
Another ecosystem highlight is the ability to answer phone calls on your Xiaomi phones directly from an iPhone when devices are linked.
6. New Accessibility Options
Accessibility settings have also been enhanced with a new primary menu dubbed Assistant. This offers more convenient access to accessibiliy features like Active Visual Perception.
7. Quick Gestures
On certain devices like the Redmi K90 Pro Max, HyperOS 3.1 unlocks quick gesture controls for navigation and shortcuts.
8. Performance & System Improvements
Xiaomi has also made a bunch of enhancements to the performance and stability with HyperOS 3.1:
- A redesigned recent apps menu
- Improved memory management and multitasking
- Smoother animations and reduced frame stutter
- Enhanced power and resource optimization
- Faster app launch speeds
9. Motion Sickness Reduction
With the new Super Island, Xiaomi has also refined visual cues and added a Motion Sickness reduction feature to help minimize visual discomfort during scrolling and other fast visuals.
10. Eligible Devices List for HyperOS 3.1
Note: Only devices eligible for Android 16 are expected to receive HyperOS 3.1. Older hardware stuck on Android 15 won’t be able to support this update due to stricter system requirements. So here are all the models getting this major update:
- Redmi Note 14 Pro+
- Redmi Note 14 Pro
- Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G
- Redmi Note 14
- Redmi Note 14 4G
- Redmi Note 14S
- Redmi Note 15
- Redmi Note 15 Pro
- Redmi Note 15 Pro+
- Redmi K90
- REDMI K90 Pro Max
- Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Xiaomi 14
- Xiaomi 14 Pro
- Xiaomi 14T
- Xiaomi 14T Pro
- Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- Xiaomi Mix Fold 4
- Xiaomi Mix Flip
- Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
- Redmi Note 13R
- Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
- Redmi Note 13 Pro
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+
- Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro
- Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Xiaomi 13T Pro
- Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Xiaomi 13
- Redmi 15 4G
- Xiaomi 15
- Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Xiaomi 15T
- Xiaomi 15T Pro
- Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Redmi K80 Ultra
- Redmi K80 Pro
- Redmi K80
- Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Redmi Turbo 5
- Redmi K70E
- Redmi K70 Pro
- Redmi K70
- Redmi Pad 2 Pro
- Redmi Pad 2
- Redmi Pad 2 4G
- Redmi Pad SE 4G
- Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra
- Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro
- Xiaomi Pad 7
- Xiaomi Pad 8
- Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
- Redmi A3
- Redmi A3 Pro
- Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- Redmi 13X
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica & Leitzphone
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Xiaomi 17
- Redmi Turbo 4 Pro
- Redmi Turbo 4
- Redmi Turbo 3
- Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5
- Xiaomi Pad Mini
- Redmi K60 Pro
Keep in mind that HyperOS 3.1 will roll out in batches, starting with the ongoing beta testing in China.
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