Android 17 for Xiaomi, REDMI and POCO: eligible phones list

The final version of Android 17 will be released in June or July 2026. After that, compatible Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones and tablets will start receiving HyperOS updates based on the new system.

In this article we’ll cover which models will make it onto the update list, when exactly to expect the rollout in different regions, and which Android 17 features (codenamed Cinnamon Bun) could be integrated into HyperOS 4.

Contents

When Android 17 is coming out
Which Xiaomi phones will get the update
What Android 17 features could make it into HyperOS 4
Security and privacy features

When Android 17 is coming out

The Android 17 release date and update timeline are now clearer: Google has changed its development approach and dropped the old Developer Preview scheme in favor of a continuous Canary channel. This allows new features to be rolled out and tested faster.

In April, the company released Android 17 Beta 4 – the last planned beta build before the stable release.

Android 17 release timeline:

February 13, 2026 – Beta 1.
February 26, 2026 – Beta 2.
March 26, 2026 – Beta 3.
April 16, 2026 – Beta 4.
May 12, 2026 – Google officially announced Android 17.
June–July 2026 – final release.

Right now Google is fixing remaining bugs and polishing the system, while third-party developers test apps for compatibility and update their own skins.

Google Pixel will get the update first – the beta is already available for Pixel 6 and newer. After that, Android 17 will start rolling out to phones from Samsung, Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO, OnePlus, OPPO, vivo, realme and other brands.

Xiaomi will distribute the new version as part of HyperOS 4 based on Android 17, so the list of supported HyperOS devices will match the Android 17 update list below. Users will get the custom skin built on top of Android rather than “stock” Android.

The exact rollout date depends on the firmware region (Global, China, EEA and others). Chinese versions of the devices usually get it first (we expect November–December 2026), followed by the global ones (early 2027). See more in our article on China vs Global firmware.

Which Xiaomi phones will get the update

AER (Android Enterprise Recommended) is a Google certification confirming that a phone meets the requirements for security, stability and a regular update cadence.

The official mi.com website publishes phones and tablets with the AER label, along with their compatibility with past and future Android versions:

Based on this data we can put together a list of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices that will get the new Android version. We’re also adding new models that are guaranteed to be updated.

Xiaomi Android 17 update list:

Xiaomi 13 Lite, Civi 3, the Xiaomi 12 and 11 lineups, and any earlier models will not be updated.

The Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4, Xiaomi 13, 13 Pro, 13 Ultra and MIX Fold 3 could in theory receive Android 17, but there is no official confirmation yet.

Redmi Android 17 update list:

While Xiaomi devices get three Android version updates, REDMI phones and tablets have historically been limited to two – except for the REDMI K and REDMI Note series. That’s why all REDMI 14, 13, REDMI A3/A4 and REDMI Turbo 3 models will stay on their current OS. There’s no official info on the REDMI Note 14S yet, but a chance for an update still exists.

Starting with the REDMI Note 13 series, Note phones began getting three OS updates. The Note 13R is the exception. For the same reason, the REDMI Note 14 5G doesn’t support Android 17, while the rest of the REDMI Note 14 line will be updated.

The REDMI Note 12 and earlier models will stay on Android 16. The same applies to the REDMI Pad Pro, REDMI Pad Pro 5G, REDMI Pad SE 8.7, SE 8.7 4G and older devices.

Models with the “REDMI K” index have historically been getting three OS updates. All phones in the REDMI K50 and K60 series have used up their limit and are completing their major-update cycle.

Some phones and tablets are missing from the official AER list on mi.com. For example, some POCO devices are on the list, but the most recent ones currently aren’t.

In the entire history of the brand, only the POCO M6 Pro and POCO X6 5G have received three Android updates – all others got two. Since there is no official information on POCO devices yet, the list can be built based on devices that have received no more than one Android update.

POCO Android 17 update list:

Some POCO phones may get a third update (like the POCO M6 Pro and X6 5G). So if your device isn’t on the list above, don’t lose hope until official information shows up.

A common question is whether the POCO X6 Pro will get Android 17. Based on the current update policy, the POCO X6 Pro is not on the confirmed list – it has already received two Android updates, which is the standard limit for most POCO devices. An exception is possible, but there is no official confirmation yet.

POCO C71 runs Android Go, and such models are updated differently from MIUI or HyperOS phones. In theory the device could get an update, but there is no official information yet. It’s not worth worrying about this until the phone has been updated to Android 16.

A model’s support period doesn’t affect the number of Android versions it gets. Support only means continued security patches and doesn’t correlate with HyperOS or Android releases.

What Android 17 features could make it into HyperOS 4

On May 12, 2026, Google held The Android Show: I/O Edition 2026, where it laid out the direction Android will take over the next year – a shift from being an “operating system” to an “intelligence system.” Most of the announcements are built around Gemini, but there are also purely platform-level changes that directly affect Xiaomi and the upcoming HyperOS 4.

Below is a short summary of the most important announcements, along with notes on what Xiaomi might apply.

Gemini Intelligence – proactive AI of a new kind

The main announcement of the show. Google is introducing Gemini Intelligence – a set of Gemini-powered features that work on the device proactively, not just in response to a request. The rollout starts in summer 2026 on the latest Samsung Galaxy and Pixel devices, and will later expand to watches, cars, glasses and laptops.

Key scenarios:

Multi-step automation across apps. Gemini handles chains of actions on its own: booking a ride, placing a food order, finding the right email in Gmail and adding items to your shopping cart. The user only confirms the final step.
Screen and photo as context. You can long-press the power button over a shopping list in Notes and ask Gemini to build a delivery cart. Or snap a photo of a travel brochure in a hotel lobby and say, “find a similar tour on Expedia for a group of six.”
Voice-to-text “the human way.” The new Rambler feature takes raw speech – “ums,” repetitions, filler words and all – and turns it into a polished message. It also supports mixing languages in a single phrase (for example, English + Hindi).
Intelligent Autofill. Form autofill across any app, including Chrome, using data from your connected services. Connecting Gemini to autofill happens only with the user’s explicit consent.
Create My Widget. The first step toward generative UI: the user describes a widget in natural language (“Suggest three high-protein meal prep recipes every week,” “a weather widget showing only wind and rain”), and Gemini builds it and places it on the home screen.
Refreshed design language. A continuation of Material 3 Expressive – more purposeful animation and less visual noise.

For Xiaomi, catching up with Samsung and Google in terms of AI integration is critical right now. Xiaomi already has HyperAI and its own Super Xiaoai assistant, but proactive multi-step automation at the OS level is exactly what’s missing. We can expect:

The voice assistant’s capabilities expanding into full automation of actions inside third-party apps.
A Create My Widget analog. Xiaomi is already experimenting with interface customization, and generative widgets fit naturally into that direction.
Development of its own “smart autofill” and HyperAI integration into the system keyboard, similar to Rambler.

Quick Share + AirDrop: Xiaomi among the partners

A very important announcement for Xiaomi. Google is making Quick Share compatible with AirDrop for supported Android phones, starting with Pixel, and will expand it over the year to partners – Samsung, OPPO, OnePlus, vivo, Xiaomi and HONOR.

If you don’t have a compatible device, Quick Share can generate a QR code to send files to iOS via the cloud. On top of that, Quick Share will appear inside third-party apps, including WhatsApp.

In parallel, Google and Apple have reworked the iPhone-to-Android migration process: passwords, photos, messages, contacts, favorite apps and even the home screen layout now transfer over. eSIM transfer is also supported.

Google is also rolling out end-to-end encryption for RCS messages between Android and iOS.

What does this mean for HyperOS 4? All of the above will likely show up in HyperOS 4. Quick Share compatibility with AirDrop is the key to one of the biggest pain points for Xiaomi users with iPhones in their circle. Given that Xiaomi is on the partner list for 2026, this support will most likely be built into HyperOS 4 on the Xiaomi 16/17 flagships and on the Mix Fold/Flip.

Pause Point – a new kind of digital wellbeing

Pause Point is a 10-second pause when you open apps that tend to eat up your time. Regular app timers are too easy to snooze, and screen-time lockouts aren’t always practical.

Turning the feature off requires a phone restart – that’s done intentionally, so users don’t disable it on impulse.

Xiaomi’s skin already has a digital wellbeing section (via Google) and its own screen-time controls. But the very concept of a soft “speed bump” instead of a hard block is a new pattern that’s easy to port. Especially considering Xiaomi is actively working with China’s regulations around children’s screen time.

Other announcements at a glance

Gemini in Chrome for Android + Chrome auto browse – a browser agent that can book appointments or handle routine actions on websites.
Googlebook – a new category of Android laptops built around Gemini Intelligence and synced with your phone. A direct competitor to Chromebook and potentially to the Xiaomi Book.
Android Auto and Android Automotive are getting premium entertainment options and a new UX.
Noto 3D emoji – a new set of three-dimensional emoji with depth and texture.
Deep Instagram integration: Ultra HDR capture and playback, built-in video stabilization, Night Sight integration. The capture-to-upload pipeline has been reworked so that photos and videos don’t lose quality when posted.
Smart Enhance and Sound Separation in Instagram’s Edits app (Android exclusive) – one-tap on-device photo and video enhancement, and isolating voice from wind, noise or music.
Adobe Premiere for Android – a professional mobile video editor with templates for YouTube Shorts, including a tablet version. There’s also a new APV (Advanced Professional Video) format, co-developed with Samsung, with hardware acceleration on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

To sum up, for Xiaomi and HyperOS 4 we can see several ready directions to work on:

Quick Share ↔ AirDrop will most likely show up (Xiaomi is on the partner list).
Expansion of HyperAI toward proactive multi-step automation and generative widgets – strategically important to keep up with Samsung Galaxy AI and Pixel.
Deeper integration of the camera and editor with social apps, with Smart Enhance and Sound Separation analogs built on Xiaomi AISP.
End-to-end RCS encryption – an ecosystem requirement Xiaomi will have to support.
Material 3 Expressive. Xiaomi typically reworks Material to fit its own design, but it still needs the base platform for system component compatibility.

These are the main Android 17 features. For more details on what the operating system can do, plus videos, see the Google blog.

Security and privacy features

Alongside The Android Show: I/O Edition 2026, the Android Security & Privacy team published a separate write-up on the security upgrades coming over the next year. Many of them are directly relevant to what Xiaomi will want to bring into HyperOS 4.

Protection against bank scam calls targets scammers who spoof phone numbers of banks and financial services. Android checks incoming calls in the background. If you have your bank’s app installed, when a call comes in “on its behalf” the system asks the app to confirm whether the bank is actually calling. If the bank says “no,” the call is ended automatically.

Xiaomi is strong in anti-spam features (especially in China and India), but call validation through a bank app’s API is a new pattern at the OS level. We may well see a similar integration in HyperOS 4 for major regional banks.

Dynamic behavior monitoring uses AI to analyze how apps behave and warns the user if an app starts acting suspiciously. For example, it flags SMS forwarding to outside numbers and abuse of accessibility overlays (when an app displays invisible elements on top of the screen and tricks you into tapping somewhere you didn’t intend).

Another piece worth mentioning is Chrome’s APK download protection. With Safe Browsing enabled, Chrome scans an APK before it’s downloaded and blocks known threats.

A year ago Google launched Advanced Protection, the maximum security mode. It’s a single toggle that turns on the strongest layer of protection on the device. In 2026 the mode added USB protection, private intrusion logging for later analysis (aimed at journalists and activists) and scam detection integrated right into chat notifications.

Xiaomi has Secured Folder and a heightened security mode, but no unified Advanced Protection-level profile yet. Closing that gap makes sense, especially for the enterprise segment where Xiaomi is trying to compete with Samsung Knox.

Anti-theft protection has been significantly reworked. If your device is stolen:

Marking the device as lost requires biometrics to unlock, even if the PIN is known. In other words, knowing the PIN no longer lets a thief disable tracking.
The Quick Settings panel is hidden, and new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections are blocked.
Stricter limits on PIN/password guessing: fewer attempts in a row and longer delays between failed tries.
IMEI is shown directly on the lock screen. Police, carriers or manufacturers can identify the device and return it to its owner. It can be disabled in settings.

Xiaomi loses a lot of devices specifically in Latin America and Southeast Asia – markets where Google is rolling out anti-theft protection by default. It’s very likely Xiaomi will integrate these mechanisms and possibly extend them through its own Mi Account and Find Device services.

New privacy control mechanisms mean apps can no longer ask for full access to your entire address book just to reach a single contact. Developers can now request access only to specific contacts and only to the fields they need, and only temporarily. Xiaomi will be forced to bring this into the global version of HyperOS 4 since it’s a Play Store requirement.

On top of that, Android 17 brings several other notable changes in the area of security and privacy:

Temporary location button – gives an app precise location only for the duration of a single task while the app is open. Convenient for one-off scenarios like finding a nearby cafe.
Active location indicator – appears at the top of the screen, similar to the camera and microphone indicators. Tapping it shows which apps have recently accessed your location.
Automatic hiding of OTP codes from SMS for 3 hours from most apps – so that malware with SMS permissions can’t steal one-time passwords.
AISeal with pKVM – a hardware-isolated environment for on-device AI computation. It’s the infrastructure foundation for Gemini Intelligence, without which proactive AI can’t run with proper privacy guarantees. Xiaomi will need to support it at the SoC and kernel level on its flagships.
Android OS Verification – cryptographic verification of the official OS build. It’s rolling out on Pixel first. For Xiaomi’s audience this is a potentially sensitive topic, especially for “globalized” Chinese HyperOS firmware with bundled GMS – it’s not yet clear how the feature will react to such builds.

The overall direction Google is taking is unambiguous – in 2026 Android is becoming a noticeably more secure system, and Xiaomi will have to follow suit. Users will see many of these features the moment they update to Android 17 inside HyperOS 4, even if Xiaomi doesn’t specifically advertise them.

The full list of new features will be presented at the official keynote in June. Which of them actually make it into HyperOS 4 we’ll see as early as autumn 2026.