Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco owners have recently shared new grievances concerning global HyperOS 2 updates, especially as Xiaomi shifts its development focus from HyperOS 2.2 and HyperOS 2.1 to preparing HyperOS 3. While the total number of complaints has reportedly decreased and official bug reports have become less frequent, some frustrating issues persist for many users.
Key User Concerns With HyperOS 2.2
1. Desktop Grid Options Reduced
A common complaint arises from changes in the home screen customization options. Many users noticed the absence of the 5×6 desktop grid in the latest HyperOS 2.2 updates. Instead, only layouts like 5×9, 4×6, and 4×7 are available. This limitation impacts users who preferred more compact icon arrangements, leading some to search for third-party themes or solutions.
2. Camera App Simplification
On some devices, camera functionality has been diminished:
- The portrait mode in the Camera app lost its four focal length options with update 2.0.218.0.
- Users feel the simplification has reduced photo versatility with no announced plans to restore these features.
3. Battery Life Issues
After installing HyperOS 2.2, certain models, such as the Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G, have experienced markedly worse battery performance—dropping from 1.5 days of usage to barely half a day. This sharp decline has prompted calls for advice and suggested fixes from the community.
4. Animation Delays and Lag
Performance glitches have been reported by users of devices like the Poco X6 Pro. Updates to HyperOS 2.0.200.0 led to laggy animations and slow transitions between applications. Despite waiting for subsequent fixes, some users note that these problems have not improved.
5. Sound and Bluetooth Problems
Audio issues are another source of frustration. For example, Xiaomi 13T owners noticed music stuttering in Bluetooth headphones when played through the default Music app, while third-party apps like Yandex.Music do not exhibit the same problem.
6. Gesture Control Bugs
Gesture navigation remains problematic for some. Swiping left or right to exit the quick settings panel or notification shade works only briefly after reboot, and later stops functioning. As a result, users often must swipe up to close these panels on devices such as the Xiaomi 14T Pro.
7. Mixed Impressions from Everyday Users
In-depth user reviews of HyperOS 2 highlight both positives—like new features and effects—and notable negatives:
- Missing features (such as HyperAI, which was never intended for some releases)
- Worse performance compared to previous versions
- Long reboot times and fears of potential boot loops after update
These mixed experiences provoke some users to consider rolling back to previous versions or waiting for corrective OTAs and HyperOS 3.
Outlook and Transition to HyperOS 3
As Xiaomi pivots to HyperOS 3, some rough edges in the current global HyperOS 2 builds persist. However, the trend suggests complaints are declining and bugs are being ironed out, even as development teams allocate resources to the next major OS version.
User forums and communities remain active in troubleshooting and discussing issues, while anticipation for HyperOS 3 grows—promising further refinement and new features for all compatible Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco devices.
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