If you are using a Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO smartphone, one question may have crossed your mind: how long will your device continue to receive updates? Many users only focus on major OS updates, but they often forget about the device’s end-of-support timeline, which directly affects security and long-term usability.
With the rollout of HyperOS 3 based on Android 16, several devices are reaching their final major update. After this, they will only receive security patches for a limited time before official support ends. In this article, we’ll take a clear look at which Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices are getting their last major update, and what it means for users in the coming months.
However, some devices will stop at HyperOS 2 based on Android 15 and will only receive security patches for a limited time. So, your device also comes in this list, let’s know.
Xiaomi Device List (Update Policy):
- Xiaomi 12: Will get HyperOS 3 (last major update, then EOS in March 2026).
- Xiaomi 12 Pro: Will get HyperOS 3 (last major update, then EOS in March 2026).
- Xiaomi 12 Lite: Will not get HyperOS 3 (only patch update until HyperOS 2, EOS in July 2026).
- Xiaomi 12T: Will not get HyperOS 3 (only patch update until HyperOS 2, EOS in October 2026).
- Xiaomi 12T Pro: Will get HyperOS 3 (last major update, then EOS in October 2026).
- Xiaomi Pad 6: Will not get HyperOS 3 (only patch update, EOS in July 2026; Note: Some sources say Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro will get it, but not the standard Pad 6).
Redmi Device List (Update Policy):
- Redmi Note 12 5G: Will not get HyperOS 3 (only patch update until HyperOS 2, EOS in March 2026).
- Redmi Note 12 Pro: Will not get HyperOS 3 (only patch update until HyperOS 2, EOS in April 2026, this is for both Pro 5G/4G).
- Redmi 12C: Will not get HyperOS 3 (only patch update, EOS in March 2026).
- Redmi 13C: Will not get HyperOS 3 (only patch update, EOS in November 2026).
- Redmi A2: Will not get HyperOS 3 (only patch update, EOS in March 2026).
- Redmi A2+: Will not get HyperOS 3 (only patch update, EOS in March 2026).
- Redmi Pad SE: Will get HyperOS 3 (last major update, then EOS in August 2026).
- Redmi Pad SE 8.7: Will get HyperOS 3 (last major update, then EOS in August 2026).
- Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G: Will get HyperOS 3 (last major update, then EOS in August 2026).
Poco Device List (Update Policy):
- POCO X5 Pro 5G: Will not get HyperOS 3 (only patch update till HyperOS 2, EOS in February 2026).
- POCO F5: Will get HyperOS 3 (last major update, then EOS in May 2026).
- POCO F5 Pro: Will get HyperOS 3 (last major update, then EOS in May 2026).
- POCO C65: Will not get HyperOS 3 (only patch update, EOS in November 2026; Note: C65 is a rebrand of Redmi 13C, hence same policy).
Most people do not know that due to not receiving the update, there will be no problem in day-to-day use. But this will weaken the security system of your device and increases the chances of getting hacked in the future. And because of this, it becomes risky to keep financial related apps in such devices in the future.
Note: All devices in this list can change their policy at any time according to the user’s demand.
