Today, we have one of those pieces of news that are never pleasant but also inevitable: on this last day of April, seven Xiaomi phones will lose software support. That means they will no longer receive security or operating system updates.
Once again, we have to update the list of smartphones that are about to become obsolete in terms of software. It may seem like seven phones in a single batch is a lot, but we have to keep in mind that we’re talking about Xiaomi, one of the companies that launches the most mobile models each year and that, in turn, makes the greatest effort to ensure that even its low-end models receive long-term support.
However, nothing lasts forever, and here we have several smartphones that will no longer receive updates.
These are the 7 Xiaomi phones that are left without updates
It’s important to note that although these phones are ending support today, at the end of April, it doesn’t mean they’re no longer safe to use. Security updates aren’t released constantly, and even after a few months or a year, nothing should happen: mobile security attacks aren’t that common for the average user.
It simply means that the device will no longer receive any further optimizations and that its security is no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer. It’s time to check the market to monitor prices and wait for a good deal on the new model we’re interested in. But take it slow, carefully, as they say.
Without further ado, here is the list of affected phones:
- Xiaomi 11i
- Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
- Redmi K50
- Redmi 10A
- Redmi Note 11S 5G
- Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
- POCO F4 GT
This time, it’s the turn of several models that were quite popular at launch and in subsequent years, even though their useful life cycle is now coming to an end. If you own one of these, it’s time to keep an eye out for sales and promotions at major retailers.
It’s not all bad news: there’s news about HyperOS 3
As expected, the fact that some models are left behind also means there’s news on the horizon. In this case, we’re talking about the rumors and leaks about HyperOS 3, the next and most anticipated update to Xiaomi’s operating system.
This version of its customization layer is expected to include significant changes and improvements. We know that Xiaomi will include new audio codecs to improve the sound experience with HyperOS 3, in addition to incorporating support for Auracast , a system that allows different devices to share audio content with each other.
We’re also expected to see improved optimization, in addition to the arrival of the long-awaited notifications and real-time updates from different apps, such as Google Maps or any home delivery app, from the lock screen itself, without having to open the app specifically.
