HyperOS 4 Update Schedule: Which Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO Phones Get Android 17, and When

Xiaomi has laid out the HyperOS 4 update schedule, and more than 80 Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices are on the list for the Android 17-based release. The global stable rollout starts in November 2026, according to Xiaomi's post on X, and eligible phones are split into three waves. If you own one of these phones, the wave you land in decides how long you wait.

Below you'll find the devices wave by wave, a look at what the update changes, and a clear line between what Xiaomi has confirmed and what is simply Xiaomi's own claim. There's also a short section on getting your phone ready, since big updates are a good moment to back things up.

HyperOS 4 rollout schedule: the three waves

The rollout runs in three waves, starting with the newest hardware and finishing with older devices in December. The second wave kicks off in mid-November. Android Central's rundown doesn't give exact first-wave dates beyond November 2026, so don't expect a specific day to be pinned down yet.

One detail matters a lot here: the listed dates are launch dates, not set install dates. Availability will be region-specific, so a phone in the first wave may still reach you later than it reaches someone in another country. Treat the schedule as an order of priority rather than a promise for your particular handset.

Which Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones get HyperOS 4 first

The first wave covers the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 15 series, the Redmi Note 17 and Redmi Note 15 families, the POCO F8 and POCO X8 lineups, and the Xiaomi Pad 8 tablets. If your phone is in this group, you're the most likely to see the update first once it reaches your region.

The second wave brings in the Xiaomi 15T series, the POCO F7 and POCO F9 families, the Xiaomi Pad 7, and several Redmi and POCO tablets. That wave starts in mid-November, so it follows closely behind the first. Owners of these devices shouldn't have to wait long, though the regional caveat still applies.

Older devices in the December wave

Older hardware arrives in December. That wave includes the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 13 series, the Xiaomi MIX Flip, the Xiaomi 13T lineup, the Redmi Note 14 family and the POCO F6 series. It's good to see phones from a couple of generations back on the list, but they're also the ones that will wait longest.

If your model isn't named in any of the three waves, the fact sheet doesn't say whether it's included, so check Xiaomi's own channels rather than assuming either way.

What's new in HyperOS 4: Soft Light Glass and Super XiaoAi 2.0

HyperOS 4 is built on the core foundations of Android 17 and brings a new look called Soft Light Glass. Expect translucent panels, redesigned notifications, customizable lock screens, flexible app folders and stacked widgets. Xiaomi also promises improved floating-window support and smoother animations, but those are company promises, so judge them once you've used the update.

On the assistant side, HyperOS 4 features Super XiaoAi 2.0, based on Xiaomi's MiMo large language model. It can search your photo library, organize schedules, control supported smart home devices and identify products from things shown on screen. Xiaomi is also adding privacy protections, such as confirmation prompts before sensitive actions like deleting or sharing data. The Super Island feature now supports over 130 services.

Here's the catch. Some capabilities are still limited to supported devices and China-specific software versions. Android Central's author says the global rollout should show how much of Xiaomi's AI ambitions actually reach international users, so don't count on every assistant feature showing up on your phone.

Moving your data to a new phone

Maybe your phone isn't in the first wave, or isn't on the list at all, and you're thinking about just buying a new one. Moving everything over is the part most people dread. Smart Transfer is one app that handles it: its Clone tool moves pictures, videos, contacts, messages, apps and more between Android and iOS devices, including phones and tablets, over Wi-Fi, so switching doesn't mean starting over.

Data transfer is only part of what the app does. For File Transfer, its Share tool sends pictures, videos, music and files to people on the same Wi-Fi, or across networks, including to other countries. If texts are what you'd hate to lose, Sms Transfer falls under Clone, which lists messages among the things it moves. There's also a Backup and Restore tool for contacts and bookmarks.

Xiaomi's performance claims and what to treat with caution

Xiaomi says HyperOS 4 cuts the launch time for 30 apps after 9 hours of usage from 40.3 seconds to 36.8 seconds, which it describes as an 8.7% improvement over HyperOS 3. It also claims HDR photo capture time drops from 313.38 milliseconds to 240.16 milliseconds, and says video playback should see fewer dropped frames.

All of these numbers are Xiaomi's own claims, not independent test results. A few seconds saved on a long app-launch test may feel small day to day, and a faster HDR capture is something you'll only notice by shooting. Wait for real-world reviews on your specific model before expecting a dramatic change.

How to prepare your phone for the update: backup and data transfer

Nothing in the source says the update itself includes a migration or backup tool, so it's on you to prepare. Before you install, free up some storage, make sure the battery is well charged, and back up what you can't replace: photos, contacts, messages and files. A quick cleanup of duplicates, screenshots and old downloads also makes the process less cluttered.

If you're moving to a new phone instead, a smart switch style approach is the usual route, and any smart transfer app that works across Android and iPhone will do the job. Good data transfer means checking afterward that photos, contacts and messages all arrived. And if an iPhone in your household needs tidying too, searching for a free phone cleaner for iPhone is a sensible first step before you copy anything across.

Check which wave your phone is in, remember that the dates are launch dates and your region may differ, and back up before the update lands. The performance and AI claims are worth watching, but they're Xiaomi's to prove once real users have the software.