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Updated · Gizchina.com · Jun 20
Xiaomi Releases HyperOS 4 With 0 MIUI Code as Final Break Arrives
Updated
Updated · Gizchina.com · Jun 20

Xiaomi Releases HyperOS 4 With 0 MIUI Code as Final Break Arrives

3 articles · Updated · Gizchina.com · Jun 20

Summary

  • HyperOS 4 marks Xiaomi’s first operating system with zero MIUI code remaining anywhere in the system, completing a years-long internal cleanup.
  • That full removal makes the release Xiaomi’s final technical break from MIUI rather than another incremental rewrite of legacy components.
  • HyperOS 4 had already been slated for a July or August unveiling, with a global rollout expected by October 2026.
  • The software is also expected to sit on Android 17 and bring broader architectural changes, visual updates and AI features.

Insights

Will Xiaomi's risky OS rewrite finally fix old bugs or introduce a wave of new problems for its users?
Is Xiaomi's software overhaul a secret move to build a more closed, Apple-like ecosystem for its devices?