HyperOS 4 Beta: Three China-Only Batches, New Features, and Why You Might Want to Wait
The rollout starts August 14 in three waves. See which Xiaomi and Redmi devices make each batch, what HyperOS 4 adds, whether tablets are included, and when a global beta might land—plus a warning about testing it on your daily driver.
Source material: gizchina.com
Which Xiaomi and Redmi devices get HyperOS 4 beta in the first batch?
The first HyperOS 4 beta batch goes out on August 14 in China, and it's almost entirely the latest flagships. Xiaomi is seeding the update to the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, 17 Ultra Leica Edition, 17 Pro Max, 17 Pro, and standard Xiaomi 17. On the Redmi side, the K90 Pro Max, K90 Pro Max Champion Edition, and K90 make the cut. Two tablets also join the first wave: the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro and the Pad 8. This is exactly what you'd expect from an early beta program — the newest, most expensive hardware gets first access. No surprises here. If you own any of these devices and live in China, you can look for the update starting August 14. Everyone else will need to wait for a later batch or a global rollout, which hasn't been announced yet.
What's in the second batch on August 27?
The second batch arrives on August 27 and expands to include more of the Xiaomi 17 family, plus the previous generation's flagships. The Xiaomi 17 Max, Xiaomi 17T Pro, and 17T join the program. More notably, the Xiaomi 15 series is included in full: the 15 Ultra, 15 Ultra Dual Satellite Edition, 15S Pro, 15 Pro, and the standard Xiaomi 15. On the Redmi side, the K90 Max and K90 Supreme Edition are in, and the only tablet in this group is the Redmi K Pad 2. It's good to see the 15 series getting the beta this early — those phones are still more than powerful enough to run Xiaomi's latest software, and keeping them close to the newer models is a sensible move. If your device is in this batch, you don't need to wait for September, but you do need to be on the China beta channel.
When does the third batch roll out and who's in it?
The third batch starts on September 17, and this one covers a mix of popular Redmis and a few foldables and tablets. Redmi owners get the K100 Pro Max, K100 Pro, K80 Pro, K80 Supreme Edition, and the standard K80. The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is also in this group, along with two big-screen tablets: the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra and the Pad 7S Pro 12.5. If you have any of these, you'll have to wait until mid-September to see the beta appear. It's a longer wait than the first two batches, but Xiaomi is clearly working through its device list in order of priority. The third batch also suggests that Redmi's K-series and the recent foldables are not forgotten, even if they don't get the earliest access.
Why is the beta only available in China for now?
Xiaomi has not announced a global beta for HyperOS 4, and the current rollout is exclusively for users in China. That's the catch. The company hasn't given an official reason, but this is a common pattern for Xiaomi — they typically test new software on home turf first, iron out bugs, and then push it to other regions. The beta program as announced on August 14 is China-only, meaning anyone outside China with a supported device won't see the update notification. There's no word on when a global beta might come, but the publication's own assessment is that more details will surface once the China rollout is well underway. If you're not in China, you're stuck waiting — but you're not alone, since every international Xiaomi user is in the same boat.
What new features does HyperOS 4 bring?
HyperOS 4 focuses heavily on performance and AI. Xiaomi says it brings changes to speed, memory usage, and artificial intelligence. New tools have been added to HyperCore, which is the underlying system layer, to better manage system load and memory. The update also includes Super XiaoAi 2.0, Xiaomi's virtual assistant, which now runs on the company's own MiMo AI model. That model helps it handle more complex tasks across apps and devices, such as pulling information from multiple sources or coordinating actions between your phone and tablet. There's no word on specific benchmarks, but the emphasis is on smoother operation and smarter assistance. These are the headline features for now, though the beta may reveal more once users get their hands on it. For those testing, expect the usual beta tradeoff: new capabilities plus potential bugs.
Should I install the beta on my daily driver?
No, not if you rely on that phone every day. The beta is test software, and bugs and battery issues are always possible. That's the explicit caution from the publication's coverage, and it's the standard advice for any beta program. If you have a spare device or you're comfortable troubleshooting, installing HyperOS 4 beta can give you a preview of what's coming, including Super XiaoAi 2.0 and the HyperCore improvements. But if your phone is your primary workhorse, wait for the stable release. The beta is in China only anyway, so most readers won't have the option regardless. When a global beta does arrive, treat it the same way: backup everything, understand that you're a tester, and don't be surprised if a feature doesn't work perfectly. The payoff is seeing the new OS early, but the cost could be a frustrating week or two.
Are tablets included in the HyperOS 4 beta program?
In the HyperOS 4 beta program, Xiaomi has included tablets across all three beta batches. The first batch on August 14 includes the Pad 8 Pro and Pad 8. The second batch on August 27 adds the Redmi K Pad 2 as the sole tablet. The third batch, starting September 17, brings the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra and Pad 7S Pro 12.5. That gives tablet owners a fairly wide range of devices, from the older Pad 8 to the newer Pad 7 Ultra. Note that the tablets are receiving the same beta as the phones, so expect the same caveats about bugs and battery drain. If you use a Xiaomi tablet for work or daily tasks, treat the beta with the same caution you would on a phone. Otherwise, the inclusion of tablets shows Xiaomi is committed to keeping its whole ecosystem, not just phones, on the latest software. Since this beta is currently limited to China, tablet users elsewhere will need to wait for the global rollout.
When will the global HyperOS 4 beta be available?
Xiaomi has not yet announced a global HyperOS 4 beta schedule. The current beta is exclusive to China, with three batches starting on August 14, August 27, and September 17. These batches cover a range of Xiaomi, Redmi, and tablet devices, from the flagship Xiaomi 17 series to the older Xiaomi 15 series and several Redmi K models. The tablets included are the Pad 8 series, Redmi K Pad 2, and the Pad 7 series. However, none of this helps global users, who have no official way to access the beta. Xiaomi has only said that more details will come once the Chinese rollout is well underway. Until then, global users should wait for an official announcement. There is no word on whether the global beta will follow the same batch structure or if it will include different devices. The only concrete fact is that HyperOS 4 itself brings improvements to speed, memory, and AI, but those are separate from the beta schedule. For now, the best advice is to follow Xiaomi's official community channels for updates on when a global beta might appear.
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