Last week, we reported that Xiaomi is developing a new HyperOS 3.3 build, based on Android 17, for select high-end smartphones. Well, it now appears that the beta release could be around the corner, giving users an early taste of Android 17 weeks ahead of the much-anticipated HyperOS 4 release.
While Xiaomi has yet to confirm the existence of a HyperOS 3.3 build, relevant firmware versions have been spotted in multiple regions, suggesting a beta release may go live as soon as next week.
Here’s a list of devices spotted with HyperOS 3.3 build so far:
- Xiaomi 17 (China, EEA, India, Global variants)
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China, EEA, India, Global variants)
- Xiaomi 15T Pro (Global, EEA, Russia variants)
Unlike the upcoming HyperOS 4, the HyperOS 3.3 build won’t bring major changes or groundbreaking features. Instead, it will serve as an interim upgrade, offering minor stability and other improvements. It will primarily focus on integrating the Android 17 API while maintaining the feature set of HyperOS 3.1.
Also read:
1. Find out if your Xiaomi device is eligible for the HyperOS 4 update
2. Xiaomi HyperOS 4 tipped to launch next month with major performance upgrade
Even though we’re not expecting new features, visual changes, or major upgrades with HyperOS 3.3, it’s likely to offer performance and stability improvements, along with other system-level changes. More importantly, it lays the important groundwork to support advanced features and upgrades coming with HyperOS 4 later this year.
According to recent leaks, Xiaomi may launch HyperOS 4 in China as early as next month, with the global announcement likely to follow in September. The new software skin is expected to debut with the upcoming Xiaomi 18 series around October, and the rollout to older devices could begin the same month.
We’ll keep you posted as we receive fresh details. You can visit the Xiaomi section on this website to stay updated, or simply join our Telegram channel to receive instant notifications when we publish new stories.
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