After a series of release and push plans, Xiaomi officially launched the surging OS (HyperOS) at the end of October to replace the MIUI system that has been updated for 13 years. This release marks that MIUI will become history and usher in a new era of operating systems.
Compared with the previous MIUI, Xiaomi Surging OS did not immediately launch a large-scale upgrade push at the press conference. Until mid-November, the first batch of development models began to be upgraded one after another, including 5 models including Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi K60, Redmi K60 Pro, and Xiaomi Pad 6 Max 14. Next, the official version of Xiaomi Surging OS will also be gradually pushed, among which Xiaomi 14 Pro, Xiaomi 14, Redmi K70 Pro, Redmi K70 and Redmi K70E and other models will be pushed in the first batch.
The specific release plan is as follows:
- It has been pushed one after another on December 1, 2023: Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi K60 Extreme Edition.
- It will be pushed one after another from December 7, 2023: Xiaomi 13 Pro, Xiaomi 13, Redmi K60 Pro, Redmi K60, Xiaomi Pad 6 Max 14.
- It is expected to be launched in January 2024: Xiaomi Mi MIX Fold 3, Xiaomi Mi MIX Fold 2, Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro, and Xiaomi Pad 6.
At the same time, the development version of the surging OS is also being adapted, and the development version will be pushed for old models such as the Redmi K50 series and Xiaomi 12 series this month. Including models such as the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, Xiaomi 12S Pro, Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi 12, and Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity Edition.
Not only mobile phones, but also The Paper OS will gradually adapt to smart devices such as TVs, cameras, and speakers. Among them,Mi TV S Pro 65 inch Mini LED、Mi TV S Pro 75 inch Mini LED、Mi TV S Pro 85 inch Mini LED has been pushed in mid-NovemberSurging OS。 The Xiaomi Smart Camera 3 Pro Gimbal Edition will be launched on December 7, and the Xiaomi Sound speaker is expected to start internal testing of the surging OS this month.
The core concept of The Paper OS is "people-centered, creating a whole ecosystem of cross-terminal intelligent connection between people, vehicles and homes". CCTV evaluation pointed out that "strengthening the core and replenishing the soul" is the key direction of future development, and Xiaomi Surging OS is a new product that integrates software and hardware functions and has a high degree of intelligence.
The surging OS has undergone a comprehensive underlying refactoring, integrating the Linux native kernel and the self-developed Vela kernel, and refactoring the four major subsystems to further improve the overall user experience. In addition, the new operating system features a new cross-terminal connectivity framework that enables a unified connectivity protocol and real-time communication across all devices.
Recently, the official version of Xiaomi Surging OS has opened an upgrade push for many models such as Xiaomi 13 and Redmi K60 series, of which Redmi K60's first surging OS official version system version number is OS1.0.2.0, and the OTA upgrade package size is 5.4GB.
The updates to The Paper OS are mainly focused on the refactoring of the underlying architecture and functions, including the redesign of the notification center and control system to provide a more convenient and efficient operation experience. The new window controller and senseless discovery make connecting devices easier and more intuitive.
As for how to get the official system ROM flash package download of The Paper, you can get it by following Xiaomi's official channels or through online documentation. It is worth mentioning that the aesthetic design of the surging OS has also been upgraded, including the newly upgraded system font MiSans, which makes the entire interface more comfortable and further improves the user experience.
The Paper's OS upgrade methods include the replacement method, over-the-air (OTA) within the system update/manual selection package upgrade, and third-party REC card swiping. According to the latest release plan, the first batch of models of the official version has been fully launched for upgrade push, and the second batch of official versions will be upgraded in January next year, including Xiaomi folding screen series and Xiaomi tablet series.
In terms of development version, 9 models in the first batch have started the push upgrade, and 5 models in the second batch have received the surging OS upgrade. In addition, there are 6 more models that will be launched this month.
Overall, the release of Xiaomi's surging OS marks Xiaomi's entry into a new era of operating systems, bringing users a more optimized underlying architecture and functions, and improving the convenience and efficiency of cross-device connections.