Is this the end of the POCO Launcher? Moving to system launcher with HyperOS 2

The most recent update to POCO Launcher came out in July 2024 with very little news announcing any further development since then. Instead, there is a rumor already doing rounds that POCO Launcher is going to be very soon replaced by the System Launcher as part of the efforts of Xiaomi to unify experiences under HyperOS 2.

If true, this is huge for POCO users: the interface of their device, somewhat brought closer to the rest of the Xiaomi ecosystem. Here’s why this possible shift can be exciting and what it means for POCO devices.

Why Replace POCO Launcher with the System Launcher?

  1. Statement of Unified User Experience : Xiaomi is working on an optimized software experience with HyperOS 2 for all its devices. The System Launcher is used both in Xiaomi and Redmi devices, designed neat and effective to complement the modern HyperOS ecosystem.
  2. AI Optimization: The System Launcher is designed to leverage the AI-powered optimizations of HyperOS 2, offering faster, smoother, and more responsive interactions.
  3. Feature Parity: Moving to the System Launcher means there is feature parity across the board, with no fragmentation between Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO models.
  4. Consistent Updates: Unlike the POCO Launcher, which has not seen an update since July, this System Launcher is updated quite a bit with HyperOS for better support and bug fixing.

POCO Devices Expected to Receive HyperOS 2

Over the next 10 days, we will see which POCO devices are officially updated to HyperOS 2, with the possible new System Launcher. Candidates would be:

  1. POCO F5 Pro
  2. POCO F6 Pro
  3. POCO X6 Pro
  4. POCO X5 Pro 5G
  5. POCO F5 5G
  6. POCO X6 5G
  7. POCO M6 Pro
  8. POCO M6
  9. POCO Pad

Why the System Launcher Transition is Exciting

The following changes might have a few positive effects on POCO users:

  • Faster Updates: New features, security patches, and bug fixes arrive much quicker.
  • AI-Infused Features: Smarter search, seamless multitasking, and some HyperOS-specific features include Circle to Search and AI services integration. Visual consistency refers to a consistent interface through Xiaomi’s ecosystem for a modern and clean optimized UI.

What’s Next?

And so, as HyperOS 2 is continued to roll out across the globe, a picture of one unified software experience is starting to appear before Xiaomi. It might well replace the POCO Launcher to underscore consistency in performance and innovation. Well, stay tuned over the coming 10 days as more comes in about the fate of the POCO devices and the official list of models getting HyperOS 2.

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  • Jahongir 3 weeks ago

    Okey

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  • DARIUSH 3 weeks ago

    Poco M4 Pro5G Update harmony Os2?

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  • Ali 3 weeks ago

    Poco m4 Pro5G gets Harmony OS 2 update, how about Android 14?

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  • steve 3 weeks ago

    FInaally stupid poco luncher gone, now add privacy features from redmi

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  • Jose Caldeira 3 weeks ago

    Great news! Lets go to unify the HiperOs launcher for all xiaomi phones!…

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  • gaurang naik 3 weeks ago

    When we get 2.0 at poco m6 pro

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  • Алексей 3 weeks ago

    I have 2 phones, Redmi and Poco, on the first one I have Hyperos Luncher, on the other Poco, I didn’t notice any difference, identical

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  • erto 3 weeks ago

    Yes, please Xiaomi.

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  • Jhon Loaiza 3 weeks ago

    Blessings 🙏🏻 excellent update well I’m still waiting for it on my Xiaomi Note 13 but I know it will arrive soon blessings for everyone and thank you for your fulfilled promises 🙏🏻

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  • Osvalter 3 weeks ago

    Will we have the poco launcher hyperOS update for the global poco f3? And will hyperOS 2 be made available for it?

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  • Manu 3 weeks ago

    The Poco f6 would not be affected!!!????😡

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  • Jerameel 3 weeks ago

    It’s taking so long to update my POCO F6 Pro, which is still on version 1.0.7.0. I want to update it already.

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  • RAMON MATEUS DE OLIVEIRA 3 weeks ago

    I think I would lose the identity of the device.

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  • Furqan 3 weeks ago

    Will Poco x4 gt be getting the new launcher??

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  • Cor3on 3 weeks ago

    Bro this is sick , but POCO launcher isn’t that bad , it have some system launchers options but still it is a great news to hear👍🏻

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  • Asteroid Destroyer 3 weeks ago

    i hope it will replaced to standard miui launcher, for me its weird when miui/hyperos system trying to pretend like aosp or stock android with only launcher its change, i love when miui being miui at all

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  • Jay 3 weeks ago

    How about the poco x3 pro???

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  • Saii 3 weeks ago

    Is poco f6 will also get new hyper os 2

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