Chinese developers have successfully managed to run the new HyperOS 4 on the Xiaomi Mi 6, an older flagship originally released in 2017. Despite its age, the Mi 6 now supports notable HyperOS 4 features such as Dynamic Island and Soft Light Glass visual effects.
Xiaomi Mi 6 and Its Legacy Hardware
The Xiaomi Mi 6 debuted in 2017 with MIUI 8 and featured a Snapdragon 835 chipset, a 5.15-inch LCD IPS screen, and a dual-camera setup. Its hardware is significantly dated compared to current Xiaomi models officially targeted by HyperOS 4. The original software and hardware limitations make the successful retrofit of HyperOS 4 especially interesting for enthusiasts.
HyperOS 4 Beta Released in August 2026
HyperOS 4 officially entered beta testing on August 14, 2026. The new version introduces fresh design elements like the Soft Light Glass interface and dynamic widgets, as well as functional changes exemplified by the Dynamic Island feature. While Xiaomi’s update plans primarily focus on newer devices, this community effort shows the extent to which HyperOS 4 can be ported to older hardware.
Implications of the Mi 6 HyperOS 4 Port
The Xiaomi Mi 6 is not officially supported for HyperOS 4, which is designed for recent devices with advanced chipsets. The fact that Chinese developers enabled key HyperOS 4 features on this dated phone shows a strong community interest in extending software life cycles beyond the official scope. However, this port is custom and unofficial, with unknown stability or full feature compatibility.
redmi 14c hyper os 4 Can I?
no excuses then, the 15T Pro should get the full update along with older phones
This makes it clear that manufacturers are deceiving consumers, saying that the current OS is not compatible with old hardware, it is a fraud, so that users are forced to buy new devices… This is illegal and there should be laws that prohibit these practices by manufacturers…
Then where the fck is HOS3 and 3.1 on the 13T line up? Xiaomi really need to found a solution. The 13T Pro is my first Xiaomi phone and I’m not impressive the hardware but if their software does not follow that’s gonna be my last Xiaomi phone.