Xiaomi has officially ended support for MIUI, closing a chapter that began as its first product and grew into one of the most widely used Android skins globally.
Final MIUI Devices Reach End of Life
The Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+ were the last devices still receiving MIUI updates in 2026. Both models had already received Android 13 as their final major upgrade, but continued to get security patches and minor updates.
Their last update arrived in December with firmware version V14.0.44.0.TGOMIXM. Xiaomi’s official listing marked March 24, 2026, as their end-of-life date.
With that date now reached, both devices will no longer receive any software updates, marking the complete discontinuation of MIUI.
MIUI’s Origins and Growth
MIUI was introduced in August 2010, based on Android 2.2 Froyo, initially as a custom ROM for third-party Android devices.
It quickly gained popularity through weekly beta updates, frequent feature additions, and support for non-Xiaomi devices. Its early community-driven approach helped build a strong user base and reputation for customization and flexibility.
The interface focused on visible customization, offering built-in apps for core functions and a theme engine capable of changing icons, fonts, sounds, lock screens, and system elements.
Features such as Second Space, Dual Apps, App Lock, hidden apps, and built-in call recording became part of its identity.
Xiaomi later expanded into hardware, launching its own smartphones and growing globally. MIUI reached 100 million monthly active users in 2015, 200 million in 2018, 300 million in 2019, 400 million in early 2021, and surpassed 500 million users by November 2021.
Shift to HyperOS
In October 2023, Xiaomi announced that MIUI would be replaced by HyperOS. Shortly after, the Xiaomi 14 launched as the first device with the new system.
The transition was driven by the need to manage a growing ecosystem of devices across multiple categories, including smartphones, smart home products, and vehicles. MIUI’s existing structure made it difficult to unify development and enable cross-device functionality.
Xiaomi began exploring a new system in 2014 and started research and development in 2017 to support a broader ecosystem.
What HyperOS Changes
HyperOS is built on a combination of an evolved Android base and Xiaomi’s in-house Vela IoT system, running on a Linux kernel.
The company describes it as a human-centric operating system designed to improve performance, reduce system size, and deliver a more consistent experience.
It also supports Xiaomi’s “Human x Car x Home” strategy, aiming to connect devices across categories into a unified platform.
A key feature, HyperConnect, enables real-time networking and device interaction. This allows functions such as using a phone as a car key, mirroring a phone camera to a TV, and managing smart home devices within a single system.
