HyperOS 3: Xiaomi enters the home stretch as version 3.1 looms

Let’s be honest: software rollouts can be a massive headache. But Xiaomi seems to be checking off the boxes at a frantic pace this year. Since kicking things off in October 2025, the HyperOS 3 deployment has moved through the flagship tier like wildfire. Now, as of early February 2026, we’ve reached that awkward "final batch" phase where the budget heroes and legacy mid-rangers finally get their turn.

If you’ve been refreshing your settings menu every ten minutes, there’s light at the end of the tunnel. According to the latest tracking data from Xiaomi Time, the rollout is effectively 95% done. The company is now pushing the stable firmware to the absolute last group of eligible hardware.

While the high-flyers like the Xiaomi 15 series are already settled, a specific list of devices is still holding out for that stable OTA notification. We’re talking about the Xiaomi 13T, the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G, and the entry-level Redmi A4. On the POCO side, the C85 and M7 series are finally seeing movement in select regions, though most users are still on beta builds.

Here is the gritty reality: if you own a Redmi Pad Pro or a POCO Pad, you’re likely in this final wave. Xiaomi’s goal? Finish everything by the end of February. Why the rush? Because HyperOS 3.1 is already breathing down our necks.

It’s a classic Xiaomi move. Just as the last guy in line gets his 3.0 update, the "cool kids" are already testing the next big thing. HyperOS 3.1 is already in its second batch of beta testing. This isn't just a bug-fix patch; it’s a significant polish of the Android 16 foundation. We’re seeing a much more interactive "Super Island" (think Dynamic Island, but actually useful for third-party apps) and a new "Stacked" layout for the recent apps menu that feels way more fluid than the old grid.

If you’re on that list of final devices, don’t panic if you don’t see the "Update Available" badge today. These rollouts are staged. Xiaomi isn't going to flip a switch and risk bricking ten million budget phones at once. Expect the stable OTA to hit your region within the next two to three weeks.

The bottom line? HyperOS 3 was the foundation, but 3.1 is the house Xiaomi actually wants to live in. Stay tuned—the next month is going to be busy for your "Check for Updates" button.