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HyperOS 2.0 – Potential Features, Devices List, & Expected Release Date
Android 15 update from Google is just around the corner and everyone is now eagerly awaiting HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15 version for their Xiaomi phones. HyperOS 2.0 will bring some significant improvements over HyperOS 1.0 that will enhance the overall user experience on Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices.
What is HyperOS 2.0?
Xiaomi took a different approach last year with the announcement of their latest operating system called HyperOS which was released for lots of Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices based on Android 14 & 13 version. The tech giant claimed that HyperOS is totally different operating system compared to previous generation MIUI software but when you see it side by side, it resembles with MIUI 14 version.
Interally, HyperOS is light-weight and fast and can handle tasks easily as per Xiaomi. This year HyperOS 2.0 which is the next operating system after HyperOS 1.0 for Xiaomi devices is going to release. The HyperOS 2.0 will bring major new improvements and features along with a super smooth and lag-free experience on all Xiaomi phones.
Apart from this, HyperOS 2.0 will be available for multiple Xiaomi devices with Android 15 and Android 14 versions. The Xiaomi phones which are now older and are at the end of their software support will get Android 14-based HyperOS 2.0 update while the newest devices will receive Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0 update.
HyperOS 2.0 Expected Features
Everyone is waiting for the HyperOS 2.0 for their devices but you should know these features that are expected to come with with next-generation update:
Brand New Features in Launcher
The tech giant is currently testing HyperOS 2.0 system launcher in China and just released their HyperOS 2.0 feature based system launcher for beta testers. This update brings some super cool features such as :
- New Folder Animations
- Abilitiy to Edit Folder Name (Enlarged and XXL)
- Improved Animations
- New Standard and Dense Mode
- Updaed Layout of Gesture settings
- Removal of 4×4 and 5×5 layout
Moreover, according to sources, HyperOS 2.0 will also improve the app icon animations and remove all jitteres from the system. Users will get a super smooth animation experience with the latest HyperOS 2.0 update.
New Super Wallpapers
Currently, there are 6 super wallpapers available for Xiaomi devices which are listed below:
- The Moon
- Snowy Peaks
- Geometry
- Faraway rings
- Home
- The red planet
Accroding to the leaks, Xiaomi may add all new desert and ocean super wallpapers in the upcoming HyperOS 2.0. This will be a great addition for Xiaomi users if it happens. Last year, Xiaomi added 56 new static wallpapers and you can expect same for HyperOS 2.0 update.
Advanced Textures 2.0
This feature is only available for HyperOS based on Android 14 version and further it depends upon your device capabilites. Advanced textures is just another great addition to HyperOS 1.0 which enables great blur across all system ui elemnents be it control centre, notification panel, or system apps.
HyperOS 2.0 may improve this advanced texture feature with Android 15 which will give users a better blur across all apps and this may support more apps.
Lock Screen Notification with Stacking Effect
Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 may add stacking effect just like iOS on Lock Screen for notifications. This will stack up all your notifications and users won’t get cluttered notifications anymore with HyperOS 2.0 update.
Also, some sources claims that HyperOS 2.0 may add the ability to adjust the position of lock screen clock interfaces which is currently missing from HyperOS 1.0. Also, the Lock Screen depth effect feature will be improved with next update as some wallpapers are not compatible with Xiaomi HyperOS Lock Screen.
Home Screen Widgets Stacking Effect
HyperOS 2.0 will bring the ability to stack up your Home Screen widgets or you can simply group your Home Screen widgets in the upcoming update as you can see in the screenshot given below.
Also, HyperOS 2.0 will add new widgets in the widget section of your phone that will give you a new user experience.
New Control Centre & Animations
Xiaomi redesign it’s control centre with every new major update a little bit, and HyperOS 2.0 is also bring some significant changes in the Control centre such as more rounded edges for toggles and new transition animations between notification panel and control centre. Here is a first look of HyperOS 2.0 inspired control centre which can be installed through root.
Apart from all these changes, Xiaomi may add better security-related features, HyperMind 2.0, better animations, improved battery backup, and optimization in file system with the introduction of LROFS file system which is light-weight and read only.
HyperOS 2.0 Expected Release Date
Xiaomi introduced HyperOS 1.0 Android 14 last year in October with Xiaomi 14 Series and the first device was Xiaomi 14 & Xiaomi 14 Pro to get the HyperOS update. As per the reports, HyperOS 2.0 will be unveiled in October 2024 with the upcoming Xiaomi 15 Series devices in China.
Later, the update will be available for Global and Indian devices expected from December 2024 in batches.
HyperOS 2.0 Devices List
These Xiaomi, Redmi, & POCO devices may get HyperOS 2.0 update according to their software update policy. There is no official devices list available as of now but you can expect the update for these below-mentioned devices.
Xiaomi
- Xiaomi Mi 11
- Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro/Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Xiaomi 11T Pro
- Xiaomi 11T
- Xiaomi Mi 11 LE/Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Xiaomi 12
- Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Xiaomi MIX FOLD 2
- Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Xiaomi 12S
- Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4
- Xiaomi Redmi Pad
- Xiaomi 12T
- Xiaomi 13 Lite/Xiaomi Civi 2
- Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity Edition
- Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Xiaomi 13
- Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Xiaomi 14
- Xiaomi 14 Pro
- Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Xiaomi 13T Pro
- Xiaomi 13T
- Xiaomi Pad 6
- Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro
- Xiaomi Civi 3
- Xiaomi Pad 6 Max 14
- Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- Xiaomi MIX FLIP
- Xiaomi MIX FOLD 4
- Xiaomi 14 CIVI/Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro
- Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
Redmi
- Redmi K50 Gaming
- Redmi K50
- Redmi K50 Pro
- Redmi K50 Ultra
- Redmi Note 12 Pro/Redmi Note 12 Pro+/Redmi Note 12 Explorer (Discovery)
- Redmi Note 12R Pro/Redmi Note 12
- Redmi 11 Prime
- Redmi K50i/Redmi K50i Pro/Redmi Note 11T Pro/Redmi Note 11T Pro+
- Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition
- Redmi 12C
- Redmi K60E
- Redmi K60 Pro
- Redmi K60
- Redmi Note 12 NFC 4G
- Redmi 11 Prime 5G/Redmi 10 5G/Redmi 10 Prime+ 5G/Redmi Note 11E
- Redmi Note 11R
- Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Redmi Note 12 4G
- Redmi Note 12S
- Redmi Note 13 Pro
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+
- Redmi Note 13R Pro/Redmi Note 13 5G
- Redmi K70 Pro
- Redmi K70E
- Redmi K70
- Redmi 13R/Redmi 13C 5G
- Redmi K60 Ultra
- Redmi Note 13 4G
- Redmi Note 13 4G NFC
- Redmi 12 5G/Redmi Note 12R
- Redmi 12
- Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
- Redmi Turbo 3
- Redmi 13 5G/Redmi Note 13R
- Redmi 13
- Redmi Pad Pro 5G
- Redmi Pad Pro
POCO
- POCO F4 GT
- POCO F4 Pro
- POCO M5
- POCO X4 GT Pro/POCO X4 GT
- POCO X5 Pro 5G
- POCO C55
- POCO F5 Pro
- POCO X5 5G
- POCO M4 5G
- POCO F5 5G
- POCO X6 5G
- POCO X6 Neo
- POCO X6 Pro
- POCO F6 Pro
- POCO M6 Pro
- POCO M6 Pro 4G
- POCO F6
- POCO M6 Plus 5G
- POCO M6
- POCO Pad
If you still have any questions regarding HyperOS 2.0 update, you can share them in the comments below.