If you’re holding on to an older Xiaomi phone, now might be the time to start thinking about an upgrade. Xiaomi has quietly confirmed that nine of its smartphones will no longer receive software updates or security patches starting this month. The announcement marks the end-of-life (EOL) status for a mix of flagship, mid-range, and budget models, affecting users across multiple tiers and regions.
Once a device hits EOL, it’s effectively frozen in time—no more bug fixes, no more patches, no more feature drops. For the security-conscious (or those who just like having the latest stuff), that can be a problem. Let’s break down which phones are affected.
Budget Devices Hit EOL First
Not surprisingly, the entry-level phones are leading the way. These devices often ship with a shorter update window and more modest hardware, and Xiaomi hasn’t strayed from that pattern.
- Redmi A1
- POCO C50
- Redmi A1+
All three launched with MIUI 13 on Android 12, and none received major updates beyond that. They’ve been out of rotation for over a year now, so this move isn’t unexpected—but it does leave many budget users in a bit of a bind.
Flagship Phones Reaching the Finish Line
Xiaomi’s 2021 flagship lineup is also closing out its update cycle, albeit with more to show for it.
These models will bow out on HyperOS 1 running Android 14. Over the past few years, they received regular monthly patches, new features, and MIUI-to-HyperOS transitions. From a support perspective, they got the full treatment. Still, if you’re using either model, this is where the road ends.
Upper Mid-Range: The Mi 11 Lite 5G NE & Mi 11 LE
Two models that flew under the radar but had dedicated fan bases—Mi 11 Lite 5G NE and Mi 11 LE—are also being sunset.
Both phones were updated to HyperOS 2 with Android 14 before reaching EOL, which is more than some higher-priced phones get. But from here on out, there won’t be any further updates.
Mid-Tier Users Also Affected
And finally, a pair of solid mid-range phones are officially done:
- POCO M5
- Redmi 11 Prime 4G
These devices ran HyperOS 1 on Android 14, but hadn’t seen consistent updates for months before today’s EOL declaration. That’s often a telltale sign in Xiaomi’s update ecosystem—when the OTA silence stretches out, an official sunset usually isn’t far behind.
This won’t come as a shock to seasoned Xiaomi users. The company is known for offering excellent hardware at aggressive prices, but software support can be hit or miss—especially outside the flagship tier. If you’re using one of these nine models, now’s a good time to start weighing your upgrade options. Even if the phone still runs fine, the lack of security patches puts you at increased risk. And let’s face it—2025’s new mid-rangers are looking increasingly solid.
