HyperOS 3.1 Update Based on Android 16 Starts Rolling Out to Xiaomi and Redmi Phones: Full Schedule Revealed

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-Carlsen Martin

Published: Sunday, March 15, 2026, 14:20 [IST]

Xiaomi has officially announced the rollout timeline for HyperOS 3.1, marking the end of an extended testing phase across several of its devices. The update starts rolling out today, beginning with the company’s latest flagship smartphones and tablets.

Below is the official rollout schedule, which Xiaomi shared on its Chinese community forum. Note that this timeline applies to devices sold in China, and users in other regions may receive the update slightly later.

Xiaomi Android 16-Based HyperOS 3.1 Rollout Timeline

Rolling Out Starting Today

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro | Xiaomi Pad 8 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Redmi K90

Rolling Out by March 31

Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 15S Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 | Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra | Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5 | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro | Xiaomi Pad 7 | Redmi K80 Pro | Redmi K80 Ultimate Edition | Redmi K80 | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Redmi Turbo 5 | Redmi K Pad

Rolling Out by April 15

Xiaomi 14 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Ultra Titanium Special Edition | Xiaomi 14 Pro | Xiaomi 14 Pro Titanium Special Edition | Xiaomi 14 | Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 | Xiaomi MIX Flip | Xiaomi Mi 5 Pro | Redmi K70 Pro | Redmi K70 Ultimate Edition | Redmi K70 | Redmi K70E | Redmi Turbo 4 Pro | Redmi Turbo 4 | Redmi Note 15 Pro+ | Redmi Note 15 Pro | Redmi Note 15 | Redmi Pad 2 Pro

Rolling Out by April 23

Xiaomi 13 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Pro | Xiaomi 13 | Xiaomi MIX Fold 3 | Xiaomi Mi 4 Pro | Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 | Redmi K60 Pro | Redmi K60 Ultimate Edition | Redmi Turbo 3 | Redmi Note 15R | Redmi Note 14 Pro+ | Redmi Note 14 Pro | Redmi Note 14 5G | Redmi Note 13 Pro+ | Redmi Note 13 Pro | Redmi Note 13R | Redmi 15R 5G | Redmi 14R 5G | Redmi 14C | Redmi Pad 2 | Redmi Pad Pro 5G | Redmi Pad Pro

HyperOS 3.1 Global Rollout Expected Soon

While this rollout timeline currently applies to China, HyperOS 3.1 is also expected to reach global Xiaomi devices soon. Relevant firmware builds have already been spotted on global servers, suggesting that Xiaomi could announce the international rollout schedule by the end of this month.

What’s New in HyperOS 3.1

Although HyperOS 3.1 isn’t a major upgrade, it still introduces several useful improvements and refinements.

One of the key highlights is Super OTA, Xiaomi’s next-generation update mechanism designed to address one of Android’s long-standing pain points-slow and intrusive system updates. Super OTA enables faster installations, smoother update processes, and significantly shorter reboot times.

The update also brings:

• Smoother system animations
• Refreshed system apps, including Gallery and Weather
• Expanded lock screen customization options
• A more interactive HyperIsland interface
• Improved cross-platform integration, including native Apple AirPods support with quick pop-up pairing and spatial audio compatibility on supported earbuds.

Overall, HyperOS 3.1 focuses on refining Xiaomi’s software experience with faster updates, smoother animations, and improved ecosystem integration. While the China rollout has already begun, global users can expect the update to arrive soon once Xiaomi announces the international schedule.