The End of the Line: These Xiaomi Phones Won't Get Android 17
Xiaomi NewsFriday, 09 January 2026 at 08:26
Let's be real for a second. We all knew this day was coming. Xiaomi churns out phones faster than most of us change our socks, and eventually, the software support just... stops. With HyperOS 3 now rolling out globally, the cold, hard truth is finally out. A massive chunk of the Redmi, POCO, and Xiaomi family is officially hitting a dead end. If you were hoping for Android 17, I’ve got some bad news. You’re likely staying on Android 16 forever.
Key Points:
- Many popular mid-range Xiaomi/POCO phones are officially excluded from Android 17.
- The POCO X6 5G and Redmi Note 14 5G are among the biggest names on the EOL list.
- Hardware limitations in older chipsets make new Android kernels impossible to run smoothly.
- Affected phones will continue to receive security patches for a limited time.
- Future HyperOS updates for these models will remain on the Android 16 base.
It’s Not Just About the Age
Why does this happen? It isn't just Xiaomi being mean. It’s mostly about the "brains" inside your pocket. Those mid-range chips from a couple of years ago simply can't handle the new "kernels" (the core code) that Android 17 requires. If Xiaomi forced the update, your phone would probably lag so hard you'd want to throw it at a wall. To keep things from breaking, they just pull the plug on major OS jumps. Stability over features—that’s the motto for 2026.
The "End of the Road" List
Check your pockets. If you see these names, you’re at the finish line:
- The POCO Crew: The POCO X6 5G (yeah, even that one), the M7 Pro 5G, and the M6 Pro 4G.
- Redmi Note Heavyweights: This one hurts. The Redmi Note 14 5G and the entire Note 13 Pro series (4G, 5G, and the Pro+) are officially ineligible.
- Budget Kings: If you're rocking a Redmi 13 or the newer 14C, you're stuck on the current version.
- Tablets: Even the Redmi Pad Pro and the little SE models are being left behind.
Should You Panic and Sell?
Probably not yet. Your phone won't suddenly turn into a brick. You'll likely still get HyperOS 3 (or maybe a version of HyperOS 4), but it’ll be built on the "old" Android 16 bones. You'll still get a few security patches for a while, too. But let’s be honest—by this time next year, you'll start feeling the FOMO when the new Android 17 features start dropping for the flagships. If you're a power user or do a lot of mobile banking, maybe start window shopping for the Xiaomi 17 now.
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