HyperOS 3 beta removes restrictions — Hyper Island is now for everyone

Xiaomi Expands “Hyper Island” Feature Access to All Devices

Xiaomi recently expanded access to its “Hyper Island” feature, which was previously reserved for flagship models only, by removing internal restrictions in the latest HyperOS 3 beta release. This update now allows Hyper Island to work on all Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices, including tablets and low-end smartphones.

💡 Update Insight: Xiaomi removed device-specific tags such as IS_PAD and isLowLevel, signaling a more unified and inclusive approach across its ecosystem.

What is Hyper Island?

Inspired by Apple’s Dynamic Island, Hyper Island is Xiaomi’s integrated notification and background activity management interface located at the top of the display. Initially limited to high-end devices, it now adapts even to low-end models with optimized animations and resource handling.

⚙️ Performance Note: While originally optimized for flagship processors, improvements in HyperOS 3 have made it efficient enough for entry-level hardware without compromising user experience.

Why This Matters

This move reflects Xiaomi’s broader strategy to bring flagship-like experiences to all users. It highlights the company’s commitment to UI consistency, ecosystem growth, and better longevity across its entire product lineup.

🌍 Ecosystem Vision: The change strengthens Xiaomi’s HyperConnect ecosystem, ensuring features like Hyper Island, Mi Share, and AI Smart Scenes work seamlessly across devices regardless of their price segment.

Limitations

However, Xiaomi notes that on some devices, Dynamic Island-style animations might appear static due to hardware limitations — meaning visual transitions will be simplified, but functionality remains intact.

🧠 Developer Takeaway: Xiaomi’s internal code cleanup shows a push toward open, modular software design, reducing dependency on hardware-tier labels and improving update speed across models.