How to install HyperOS 2.0 on Xiaomi devices

HyperOS 2.0 has not yet been released to the general public, but assuming everything from the features that are known so far, it is on course to be the best Android interfaced ever created. Well, in case you are wondering, read more to learn how to install it on your Xiaomi device as soon as it releases.

Overview of HyperOS 2.0

HyperOS 2.0 is creating a lot of noise before its release and will surely upgrade users’ experiences on the OS through these robust features with smoother performance than ever before. Xiaomi aims to release HyperOS 2.0 to stable from day one for popular Chinese models, which means that if you are already using the Chinese version of Xiaomi HyperOS 1.0, you can upgrade to version 2.0 directly from the settings on the device.

However, matters seem to be quite a bit different for Global-powered devices. From past instances, Xiaomi generally takes a period of close to 2 months when releasing an updated version of MIUI and the HyperOS 1.0 version. This is set to happen with HyperOS 2.0, and therefore, that will mean that users with the Global version will have to wait for more than 1-2 months to have their devices updated.

Installation Guide for HyperOS 2.0

HyperOS 2.0 has not been released yet, but when it is, the steps will be as follows.

For Chinese Xiaomi Devices

1. Check Your Current Version: The name of your device’s current version is HyperOS 1.0 Chinese version.
2. Wait for the Official Release: After the release, visit your device settings.
3. Visit the Updates: Under the settings menu, the ‘About phone’ option will show, under which you will click on the ‘Update your system’.
4. Download and Install: In case downloading gets to be available for update to HyperOS 2.0, tap and follow the on-screen instructions to install the new OS.

For Xiaomi Global Devices

1. Patience is Key: HyperOS 2.0 normally comes a few weeks after the Global version, so watch out for it in official announcements.
2. Check in Regularly: Users should periodically check in at ‘Settings’> ‘About phone’> and then at ‘System update’ if the new version of the OS has arrived for your phone or not.

For Devices with Unlocked Bootloader

You may manually sideload the Chinese version of HyperOS 2.0 if your bootloader is already unlocked and your device has also been commercialized in China. Here is how:

1. Download the HyperOS 2.0 China: You can go to our HyperOS download page or a HyperOS Downloader app.
2. Backup Your Data: This is actually what is good to do unless installing a new ROM would probably delete the important files and data on your device.
3. Install from TWRP: After unlocking the bootloader, you can install TWRP and follow the steps specific to your device.

Expected Release Timeline

HyperOS 2.0 should be announced between August and October. The sooner window in August could be important to match Google’s Android 15 event in order to coincide with the latter in October. This is the month when Xiaomi has normally scheduled its most important product launches, so one should expect the launch of HyperOS 2.0 at that time.

You should update the software currently running on your devices. Keep a watch on the official announcements from Xiaomi while waiting for the release of HyperOS 2. No matter if you have a Chinese or Global model, or even a device with an unlocked bootloader, all the steps described above should prepare you for an upgrade and HyperOS 2 at the moment it hits the light of day—an integral part of all new features and improvements prepared by Xiaomi.