First Android 15‑Based HyperOS 3 Firmware Goes Live for Redmi Phones and Xiaomi Pads

Xiaomi has officially released the first HyperOS 3 builds based on Android 15 for select Redmi and Xiaomi devices, marking the initial phase of the next major software upgrade rollout. This comes as part of a Mi Pilot release currently targeting Chinese variants of these devices, with wider availability expected once the company verifies stability through early testing.

Devices Receiving the First Builds

The confirmed HyperOS 3 builds for this early rollout include:

• Redmi K60 – Build 3.0.2.0.VMNCNXM
• Redmi K60 Pro – Build 3.0.3.0.VMKCNXM
• Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro – Build 3.0.3.0.VMYCNXM
• Xiaomi Pad 6 Max 14 – Build 3.0.1.0.VMHCNXM

These firmware versions indicate Xiaomi is prioritizing its high‑end devices—especially flagship‑tier phones and professional tablets—before expanding the update to additional models,

What’s New in HyperOS 3 (Android 15)

While the update is still in its pilot stage, HyperOS 3 brings a range of enhancements that go beyond a simple OS bump:

• Refined UI design: Smoother animations, updated icons, and a cleaner, more modern visual language.
• Super Island: A dynamic pill‑shaped notification and live activity hub aimed at giving users richer, real‑time information at a glance
• AI system improvements: Better resource management and smarter system behavior that enhance performance and daily responsiveness

These enhancements are part of Xiaomi’s broader goal of unifying its software ecosystem, while pushing deeper integration of AI tools and system-level refinements across its hardware,

Rollout Scope and Availability

• Current status: The HyperOS 3 builds are rolling out as a Mi Pilot release, meaning they’re limited to a select group of testers and devices in China for now
• Global and public release: A wider rollout—including global stable builds—is expected once initial feedback from testers confirms the builds are stable and ready for broader distribution. Recent reports suggest several Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices are already in testing for Android 15 HyperOS 3 ahead of this broader push.

Because the Redmi K series is exclusive to China (with global equivalents often released under the POCO brand), international users will likely see corresponding builds under POCO model names or MIUI/HyperOS global ROM versions in the coming weeks and months.

Why This Matters

This Android 15–based HyperOS 3 rollout represents a key transitional phase in Xiaomi’s software strategy:

• It bridges older Android versions with newer features before full Android 16 HyperOS 3 launches.
• It ensures devices that may not support Android 16 still benefit from a refreshed UI, improved performance, and new system tools.
• It signals Xiaomi’s drive to deliver timely, major OS updates across its broad device portfolio—something users have increasingly demanded.