Xiaomi’s HyperOS: A New OS for a Smart Ecosystem

Xiaomi is one of the leading smartphone makers in the world, with its popular MIUI operating system based on Android. But did you know that Xiaomi is also developing a new operating system, called HyperOS, that will power not only its phones, but also its smart devices, TVs, and even cars?

HyperOS is a unified branding that encompasses Xiaomi’s operating system(s) across its entire ecosystem, ranging from smartphones to smart home products to future mobility solutions. It is based on Linux, the same operating system that Android is derived from, and also uses Xiaomi’s own Vela platform, an open-source RTOS (real-time operating system) for IoT (Internet of Things) devices.

HyperOS is designed to be fast, lightweight, and easy to develop for. It will also give Xiaomi more control over its own devices and services, without relying on Google or other third parties. Xiaomi hopes that HyperOS will eventually replace MIUI on all of its Android devices, and also provide a seamless and consistent user experience across its diverse product portfolio.

But when will HyperOS be available to the public? According to Xiaomi, HyperOS will start rolling out internationally in Q1 2024, starting with the Xiaomi 14 series, the first smartphones to come with HyperOS pre-installed. From there, it will gradually roll out HyperOS to other devices and categories, depending on the feedback and adoption rate.

However, Xiaomi has not officially announced or confirmed anything about HyperOS yet. It is still working on the core development and the SDK (software development kit) that will allow app developers to create and port apps for HyperOS. It is also unclear how HyperOS will affect the existing MIUI devices and apps, and whether they will be compatible or not.

One of the key features of HyperOS is the HyperConnect framework, which will enable all Xiaomi devices to communicate and interact with each other. Through HyperConnect, Xiaomi aims to bring all its devices together for a cohesive ecosystem experience. For example, you can use your Xiaomi phone to control your Xiaomi TV, or use your Xiaomi watch to unlock your Xiaomi car.

Another feature of HyperOS is the built-in 32-bit app translator, which will allow users to run legacy apps that are not compatible with the 64-bit architecture of HyperOS. This will ensure that users can still access their favorite apps and games, even if they are not updated for HyperOS.

Xiaomi’s HyperOS is a bold and ambitious project that could change the landscape of the smart device market. It could also pose a challenge to Google, which dominates the Android ecosystem and has its own smart device platform, Google TV. Whether HyperOS will succeed or fail remains to be seen, but it is definitely something to keep an eye on.