After December 22, yet another stream showed up and officially started the implementation of HyperOS 2 for a wide audience, aka SurgeOS 2. It will unveil this level of performance coupled with the next generation of features intended to enhance the user experience for Xiaomi and Redmi users.
Models Currently Receiving this Update
The following devices are part of the first wave of the rollout in China, effective immediately, via a grayscale release:
- Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Xiaomi 13
- Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro
- Redmi K60 Ultra
- Redmi Turbo 3
Devices that will Join on December 27
The following models will begin seeing the update, in the second phase of the rollout by December 27:
Grayscale to Full Rollout Mechanism
While rolling out updates smoothly, Xiaomi is following strict deployment, using the “grayscale to full volume” gradual push mechanism to ensure that compatibility and stability are maintained at virtually all levels before being supported on all eligible models in a given region or user group. These dates indicate the stage of grayscale release – this is when only a selected number of users would come to get the update-which would then be followed by a full release towards all users after confirmation over stability.
What is a Grayscale Update?
The grayscale update approach is widely used in the tech industry to test software stability on a limited number of devices before releasing it to the wider world. It ensures that any potential issues are fixed early, reducing the risk of widespread disruptions.
How to Check for the Update?
Users can check for updates manually through the Settings > System Updates section of their devices. If that is a bit too much to wait, early links usually come from Xiaomi’s HyperOS forums or community apps. Watch out for further announcements as Xiaomi extends the availability of HyperOS 2 to more models and regions.
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