Xiaomi ends MIUI support and consolidates complete transition to HyperOS

This week, Xiaomi officially announced the definitive end of support for MIUI, a customized interface that accompanied the brand for more than 15 years. The end of the life cycle of the latest Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+ models marks the end of a transition that has been occurring gradually since 2023, when the Chinese manufacturer launched HyperOS as a unified platform for its product ecosystem. The decision consolidates the company’s total focus on the new operating system, which integrates the brand’s smartphones, tablets, smart watches, televisions and even electric vehicles.

Ending support directly affects the security of older devices. Usuários that still use devices with MIUI will no longer receive security updates or vulnerability fixes. The last significant update for the Redmi models was distributed in December 2025, with patch V14.0.44.0.TGOMIXM. On the deadline of March 24, 2026, the manufacturer removed the last technical and bureaucratic obstacles to declare the interface as an officially discontinued project.

MIUI’s 15th anniversary Trajetória on the global market

MIUI was launched in August 2010, interestingly even before Xiaomi launched its first smartphone on the Chinese consumer market. The interface stood out for the deep customization of Android, with a design inspired by iOS elements that attracted a legion of fans interested in a cleaner and more organized experience. Over the years, the platform has evolved to become one of the most popular skins in the world, allowing Xiaomi to build strong identity while expanding operations to Europa, Índia, and América Latina.

At its peak around 2021, MIUI had more than 500 million monthly active users, reflecting Xiaomi’s rise to the position of one of the three largest cell phone manufacturers on the planet. The software was praised for its vast theme store and customization capabilities, but faced severe criticism for the excessive presence of native ads and pre-installed applications. Essas user experience issues were key to the company deciding to completely overhaul its software strategy.

Características main features of the new HyperOS

• Unified Sistema that works on smartphones, tablets, watches and electric cars.
• HyperOS 3.1 uses the Android 16 core with improvements in artificial intelligence.
• Redução 20% app launch time compared to MIUI 14.
• Integração centralizes the home ecosystem through a single control panel.
• Criptografia extra in biometrics and facial recognition.

Security Riscos for discontinued devices

The end of official support implies that any vulnerability discovered in the MIUI code from now on will not be fixed by Xiaomi, leaving devices exposed to attacks. Especialistas in digital security recommend that users who still use old models be aware of the use of banking applications and storage of sensitive data on these terminals. Sem the monthly patches distributed by Google and validated by the manufacturer, the operating system becomes an easier target for malware and exploits that exploit known holes in the Android 13 structure.

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The manufacturer’s official guidance has been to migrate to newer devices that leave the factory with HyperOS, guaranteeing at least four years of security updates. Entusiastas from the free software community tries to keep MIUI alive through custom ROMs, but this practice has no guarantee of stability or support from the original brand. The definitive closure serves as a reminder of how quickly the mobile hardware lifecycle is closing in today’s technology industry.

Transformação in user experience

The replacement of MIUI by HyperOS profoundly changed the way animations and multitasking work on Xiaomi devices. Usuários that migrated report a lighter interface, with lower RAM memory footprint and minimalist aesthetics focused on readable fonts. The removal of part of the ads that generated complaints in the MIUI era is part of the brand’s new customer retention policy in premium markets. HyperOS 3.1 introduces new dynamic widgets that adapt to everyday use, while integration with the home ecosystem occurs through a centralized control panel.

Consolidação brand strategy in 2026

With MIUI officially retired, the Xiaomi enters a new phase of maturation where the software is treated with the same importance as the photographic hardware of its lenses. The unification strategy places the company in a position of direct competition with giants that have closed and integrated systems, allowing greater control over the consumer experience. The end of the classic interface ends a chapter that began on developer forums at China and ended up conquering markets on all continents under the banner of constant innovation.