The HyperOS 4 rollout has started outside China, and Xiaomi has published a three-wave schedule covering 82 phones and tablets. The first wave began in early November 2026, the second follows in mid-November, and older models such as the Xiaomi 13 series come in December. Xiaomi has not given a separate India date, so treat the dates below as global start windows, not guaranteed install days.
HyperOS 4 Rollout – Quick Facts
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Update | Xiaomi HyperOS 4 (stable) |
| Devices covered | 82 phones and tablets (Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO) |
| Wave 1 | Early November 2026 (26 devices) |
| Wave 2 | Mid-November 2026 (23 devices) |
| Wave 3 | December 2026 (33 devices) |
| India-specific date | [Not announced by Xiaomi] |
| Information checked on | 5 November 2026 |
✅ Confirmed: The wave schedule comes from Xiaomi’s global HyperOS 4 page, as reported by GSMArena and ShiftDelete.Net. Xiaomi itself calls the dates an estimate that can change by region, carrier and model.
Which Phones Get HyperOS 4 in Early November 2026?
These 26 devices are in the first wave, as of 5 November 2026. Xiaomi says the order inside a wave does not reflect the actual release order.
| Brand | Devices |
|---|---|
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi, Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17T Pro, Xiaomi 17T |
| Redmi | Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, Note 15 Pro 5G, Note 15 Pro, Note 15 5G, Note 15, Redmi 17 5G, Redmi 17, Redmi 17C 5G, Redmi 15C 5G, Redmi 15C |
| POCO | POCO F8 Ultra, F8 Pro, X8 Pro Max, X8 Pro, X8 Pro Iron Man Edition, M8 Pro, M8, C95 Pro, C85 |
| Tablets | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro, Xiaomi Pad 8 |
Mid-November 2026 Wave: Xiaomi 15 and Redmi Note 17
The second wave has 23 devices, including last year’s flagships and the Redmi Note 17 series.
| Brand | Devices |
|---|---|
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 15T Pro, Xiaomi 15T |
| Redmi | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G, Note 17 Pro 5G, Note 17 5G, Note 17 |
| POCO | POCO F9 Ultra, F9 Pro, F7 Ultra, F7 Pro, F7, X8, X7 Pro, X7 Pro Iron Man Edition |
| Tablets | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro, Xiaomi Pad 7, Xiaomi Pad Mini, Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G, Redmi Pad 2 Pro, POCO Pad X1, POCO Pad M1 |
⚠️ Sources disagree on this wave. A schedule graphic shared on X on 3 November put the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Xiaomi 15, the four Redmi Note 17 models and the POCO X8 in the early November group, and 9to5Google and GSMArena published it that way. ShiftDelete.Net reported on 4 November that Xiaomi’s global website now lists these phones in mid-November. If you own one of them, expect the later window and don’t be alarmed if the update has not appeared yet.
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December 2026 Wave: Older Phones Back to the Xiaomi 13 Series
The final wave is the biggest, with 33 devices.
| Brand | Devices |
|---|---|
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi MIX Flip, Xiaomi 14 Ultra, 14, 13 Ultra, 13 Pro, 13, Xiaomi 14T Pro, 14T, 13T Pro, 13T |
| Redmi | Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G, Note 14 Pro 5G, Note 14 Pro, Note 14 5G, Note 14, Redmi Note 14S, Redmi 15 5G, Redmi 15, Redmi A7 Pro |
| POCO | POCO F6 Pro, F6, X8s, X7, X6 Pro, M8s 5G, M7, C81 Pro |
| Tablets | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4, Redmi Pad 2, Redmi Pad 2 4G, Redmi Pad 2 9.7, Redmi Pad 2 9.7 4G, POCO Pad C1 |
Is Your Phone Missing From the HyperOS 4 Update List?
Several popular models do not appear on the global schedule. ShiftDelete.Net lists the Redmi Note 13 series, Xiaomi 13 Lite, the standard POCO X6 and the POCO F5 among them. Xiaomi has not said these phones are excluded for good, but nothing is confirmed for them as of 5 November 2026.
If you own one of these phones, the safe assumption is that your last major update may be HyperOS 3. Keep using it normally and check Xiaomi’s official announcements instead of trusting “leaked” lists.
What HyperOS 4 Changes on Your Phone
Xiaomi’s headline change is a “soft light glass” design with translucent layers and light effects. It also adds stacked notifications, resizable home screen folders and widget stacking.
Here is what is worth knowing before you get excited:
- Not every feature reaches every phone. Xiaomi says some visual effects depend on hardware, and lock screen styling and widget stacking are limited to select models.
- AI tools are restricted. AI Voice Notes, AI Translate Conversation and AI Gallery Search are limited to certain models, languages and regions.
- Speed claims are Xiaomi’s own. In its lab test on the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, launching 30 apps from the background fell from 40.3 seconds on HyperOS 3 to 36.8 seconds, a gain of about 8.7%. 9to5Google also reports Xiaomi’s claim of nearly 20% faster app launches after about a day of use. These are different measurements, and TechyNXT has not tested either.
- iPhone sharing improves. GSMArena reports easier sharing of photos, files, contacts and web pages with iPhone users.
- Android 17 is not guaranteed. According to Android Authority, HyperOS 4 runs on Android 17 or Android 16 depending on the device. So “HyperOS 4” on your phone does not always mean Android 17.
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What This Means for Users
Redmi Note 15, POCO X8 Pro and Xiaomi 17 owners: you are in the first wave. Check for the update now, but expect it to arrive in stages, so a neighbour with the same model may get it before you.
Xiaomi 15, Redmi Note 17 and POCO X8 owners: plan for mid-November. Some outlets listed you in the first wave, but ShiftDelete.Net says Xiaomi’s global page now shows the later window.
Xiaomi 14, 13 and Redmi Note 14 owners: your update is scheduled for December 2026. There is nothing to do except wait.
Redmi Note 13, POCO X6 and POCO F5 owners: you are not on the schedule. Don’t sideload files from unofficial sites to force the update.
India users: the schedule is global, and Xiaomi has not published an India date. Digit’s report says the stable version should reach devices within a few weeks, but that is an expectation, not a promise.
How to Prepare for the HyperOS 4 Update
- Back up photos, chats and app data before you update.
- Keep at least 30–40% battery and enough free storage, since big updates can fail on low space.
- Connect to Wi-Fi to avoid using mobile data on a large download.
- Go to Settings, then About phone, and check for updates. The exact menu name can differ by phone and region.
- Install only the official over-the-air update, not files from random websites.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will my Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone get HyperOS 4?
It depends on your model. Phones are grouped into early November, mid-November and December 2026 waves. Xiaomi says these are estimated start windows, and the actual date can vary by region, carrier and model, so your phone may get it a few days or weeks after the wave begins.
Has Xiaomi announced a HyperOS 4 release date for India?
Not as of 5 November 2026. The published schedule is global and does not give an India-specific date. Check Settings, About phone on your device, or Xiaomi India’s official channels for confirmation.
Will the Redmi Note 13 series get HyperOS 4?
The Redmi Note 13 series is not on the global schedule published so far. Xiaomi has not said these phones are excluded permanently, but there is no confirmed plan for them. Wait for an official statement rather than relying on rumour lists.
Is HyperOS 4 based on Android 17?
Mostly, but not always. Android Authority reports that HyperOS 4 is built on Android 17 or Android 16 depending on the device, and some phones already got Android 17 earlier with HyperOS 3. Check About phone after updating to see your Android version.
I own an eligible phone but see no update. What should I do?
Wait a few days, because Xiaomi releases updates in stages. Restart the phone, check that it is connected to Wi-Fi, and look again under Settings, About phone. Do not download update files from unofficial sites.
Final Word on the HyperOS 4 Rollout
The HyperOS 4 rollout is a big one, reaching phones as old as the 2022 Xiaomi 13 series, but your wait depends on your exact model. Check your phone against the wave tables, update only through the official channel, and confirm the timing in Settings or Xiaomi’s official announcements, since schedules can shift. For more phone updates, see our mobile news section.
