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New in HyperOS 3 Launcher

Key features and upgrades include:

A major UI refresh: new “Liquid Glass” visual effect for menus and backgrounds.

“Super Island” feature (similar to Apple’s Dynamic Island) around the front-camera punch-hole showing notifications, media controls, and interactive elements.

New lock screen fonts and animations, giving you more custom styling.

Performance improvements: apps open ~21% faster, gaming frame-rates up ~15%, touch latency reduced ~9%.

Better inter-device connectivity: sharing files/notifications across Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO, and even Apple macOS/Apple devices via “AI Connect”.

Updated icons, status bar redesign (signal/battery icons), home screen grid options, and more customization.

? Release & Eligible Devices

The update is based on Android 16 and is being rolled out in phases.

The first beta builds started in China for select devices around late August / early September 2025.

Devices confirmed in the initial batch include: Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Xiaomi 15 Pro, Xiaomi 15, Redmi K80 Pro, among others.

Global rollout expected to continue through late 2025; mid-range & older devices to follow.

? Things to Check / Prepare

Make sure your device is eligible for the update. If you’re on a mid-range or older Xiaomi / Redmi / POCO device, check Xiaomi’s official update schedule.

Back up your data before an OS update — major UI/UX changes sometimes cause issues.

Ensure you have enough free storage and your battery is sufficiently charged before applying the update.

Some features may be region-locked or limited to certain hardware variants.