Xiaomi's new software has started rolling out in China, but older phones are being left behind.
By Luke James Nov. 10, 2026 6:00 pm EST Roman Arbuzov/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google DiscoverOwners of a Xiaomi 17 in China are now receiving the latest HyperOS 4 update, which gives Xiaomi's software a new see-through look that's drawn plenty of comparisons to Apple's Liquid Glass. It began rolling out to the company's newest phones and tablets on October 15, 2026, but owners of the Xiaomi 12T and Redmi Note 12 are missing out. The update isn't coming to those models, which are already at, or are about to reach, the end of software support.
