Xiaomi released changelog of all HyperOS 2.2 Betas changelog

Xiaomi has taken a significant step forward in making their devices more inclusive with the release of an extensive accessibility repair log for HyperOS 2.2 Beta. The comprehensive update, shared by Xiaomi employee @小杨Yhy in the Xiaomi Community, addresses numerous accessibility issues across the system, focusing on common controls, SMS functionality, and TalkBack improvements. This major accessibility overhaul demonstrates Xiaomi’s commitment to creating a more inclusive user experience, ensuring that their devices can be effectively used by people with various disabilities.

Widespread Common Control Enhancements

The accessibility update introduces fixes for a variety of common control issues that once posed limitations to users with disabilities. These enhancements greatly improve the overall experience of the system as a whole.

Key enhancements to standard controls are:

• Corrected password control choices in the input fields
• Resolved index bar operation and selection issues
• Corrected focus problems with bubbles showing up when entering pages
• Corrected switch control focus redundancy
• Corrected wrong reading of switches as checkboxes
• Included proper labeling to jump buttons in lists
• Fixed reading problems with search and input boxes
• Fixed focus and labeling problems with back buttons
• Enhanced notifications of selection status
• Provided proper labels to progress bar buttons

These underlying enhancements will make the process more natural for users dependent on accessibility features, most notable among them users of screen readers or voice commands.

Communication and SMS Enhancements

All users need to be able to communicate, and the new update hugely enhances the SMS and phone accessibility features. These improvements allow messaging and calling to be more accessible to disabled users.

Notable SMS and phone accessibility fixes include:

• Correct labeling of satellite map SMS broadcasts
• Addressed incorrect messaging in SMS multi-select action
• Fixed the checkbox selection issue in message feedback.
• Removed unnecessary blank focus fields in message details
• Resolved incoming call number labeling issues
• Fixed the dial pad focus and selection problems.

The new update also resolves several contact-related accessibility challenges to allow users greater control over their contact list and dialing irrespective of disability.

Control Center and System Settings Accessibility

System settings and the Control Center both benefit from extensive accessibility enhancements, making the management of the device more accessible to everyone.

Key improvements are:

• Resolved focus penetration problems in the Control Center
• Fixed switch status reporting issues
• Included proper labeling throughout the Control Center
• Fixed-coordinate position reporting during icon ordering adjustment
• Enhanced focus of notification center and labeling
• Fixed switch reading problems in settings
• Added proper control type announcements

These enhancements guarantee that the users with disabilities can efficiently navigate and control their device settings without the presence of accessibility barriers.

App-Specific Accessibility Features

The update also introduces several accessibility improvements to some of the Xiaomi apps, such as the Calculator, Calendar, Weather, Notes, Recorder, File Manager, Xiaomi Video, and Browser. These improvements work to achieve consistent accessibility within the entire Xiaomi ecosystem. TalkBack users stand to benefit most from the fixed volume adjustment problem and touch failure issues that previously hindered screen reader performance.

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