Xiaomi Begins HyperOS 1.5 Rollout With Xiaomi 14 Series, Redmi K70 First in Line

Hold a finger on the lock screen and the phone lets you redesign it
The headline feature of HyperOS 1.5 is a long-press lock screen editor, rolling out first in China.
Mark

So what actually landed this week?

Mimi

HyperOS 1.5 started rolling out in China, bundled with the August security patch. The Xiaomi 14 series, Redmi K70 series and Redmi K60 Extreme Edition get it first.

Mark

What would someone notice on day one?

Mimi

The lock screen. Long press it and you can edit the style and layout right there.

Luke

Worth noting the speed claims are just Xiaomi's description. Faster apps, less lag, but no numbers or tests in the reporting.

Mark

And the rest of the lineup?

Mimi

The Xiaomi 13 series, Mix Fold 3 and Redmi Turbo 3 are next. Civi 4 Pro and Redmi K60 series are slated for September.

Luke

Those are plans, not confirmed dates. And the global list, like the Redmi Note 13 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra, has no timing at all beyond "soon."

Mark

Then there's the hidden camera feature.

Mimi

That's attached to HyperOS 2.0, rumored to use WLAN searches to spot cameras nearby, with an October release expected.

Luke

Rumored is the key word. Nothing here confirms the feature exists in the final build, and the October date rests on last year's pattern.

Mark

So the solid part is the China rollout.

Luke

Right. Everything past that is intention or expectation.

  • Xiaomi has started rolling out HyperOS 1.5 in China, and the first handsets to receive it are the Xiaomi 14, Redmi K70 and Redmi K60 Extreme Edition.
  • A new long-press lock screen editor lets users reshape their lock screen style and layout with a single gesture.
  • Faster app launches and smoother multitasking are promised, though no benchmarks back the claims yet.
  • The rollout is moving in stages, with the Xiaomi 13, Mix Fold 3 and Redmi Turbo 3 next, followed by more devices in September.
  • Global availability is planned for a long list of Redmi and POCO models, but no dates have been announced, and HyperOS 2.0 is rumored for October.

Xiaomi has begun pushing HyperOS 1.5, a substantial software revision, to a first group of phones in China, beginning with the Xiaomi 14 series, the Redmi K70 series and the Redmi K60 Extreme Edition. In the quiet rhythm of device makers keeping their installed base current, the release folds the August security patch together with interface refinements and performance work, and promises that other regions will follow. The larger picture is one of steady maintenance rather than revolution, while a successor version is already taking shape in the background.

Xiaomi has begun sending HyperOS 1.5 to its phones, and the first devices to receive it are in China. The update is a sizable package that combines the August security patch with new features, performance improvements and bug fixes, and the company says other regions will follow soon.

The opening wave covers the Xiaomi 14 series, the Redmi K70 series and the Redmi K60 Extreme Edition. The most visible change is on the lock screen, where a long press now lets users edit its style and layout directly. The source calls it the standout feature of the release.

Xiaomi also says it has worked on system fluidity, so apps open faster and run with less lag, a change that matters most to heavy multitaskers. Beyond that, a set of smaller interaction tweaks aims to make the phone more responsive. No measurements accompany these claims.

The China schedule continues with the Xiaomi 13 series, the Mix Fold 3 and the Redmi Turbo 3, and in September the Civi 4 Pro and Redmi K60 series are expected. Global devices, many from the Redmi and POCO lines, are also on the list, though none have dates.

Meanwhile, work on HyperOS 2.0 is already underway, with a rumored feature that would scan for hidden cameras through WLAN searches. That remains speculation, and the release is expected around October. For now, the key questions are how fast the update spreads beyond China's first wave and whether global dates arrive before then.

Xiaomi has begun sending out HyperOS 1.5, a sizable software update for its phones, and the first handsets to receive it are in China. The package combines the August security patch with new features, performance improvements and bug fixes. According to Xiaomi, more regions will follow soon.

The opening wave covers three product lines: the Xiaomi 14 series, the Redmi K70 series and the Redmi K60 Extreme Edition. Those are the devices in line right now, with the rollout already underway in China.

The most visible change is on the lock screen. A new option, labeled "Long press lock screen to edit style," lets users hold a finger on the lock screen and change its style and layout directly, without going through separate settings. The source calls it the standout feature of the release.

The other two headline items are less tangible. Xiaomi says it has worked on system fluidity, so apps open faster and run more smoothly, with less lag. The source suggests this matters most to people who multitask often or run resource-heavy apps. The update also carries a set of smaller tweaks to everyday interactions, meant to make the phone more responsive and easier to use. The source gives no benchmarks or measurements for any of these gains.

The China schedule has several stages. Next in line are the Xiaomi 13 series (China only), the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and the Redmi Turbo 3. In September, the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro and the Redmi K60 series are expected to get the update.

Outside China, Xiaomi plans to bring HyperOS 1.5 to a range of devices, many from its Redmi and POCO sub-brands. The list includes the Redmi Note 12 4G, POCO M5, Redmi 11 Prime 4G, Redmi Note 13, Redmi Pad SE, Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Pad. No dates are given for these global releases.

Xiaomi is also already working on HyperOS 2.0. One rumored feature is the ability to detect hidden cameras through WLAN searches, which would let a Xiaomi phone scan for cameras nearby. This is speculation, not an announced feature. HyperOS 2.0 is expected in October, matching the timing of the HyperOS 1.0 release last year.

For now, the thing to watch is how quickly the update moves beyond China's first three product lines, and whether the global device list gets firm dates before the October window for HyperOS 2.0 opens.

More regions will get the HyperOS 1.5 update soon.
— Xiaomi, as reported by Gizchina
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