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Xiaomi starts HyperOS 4 stable update rollout for flagship phones and tablets
The HyperOS 4 stable update is rolling out in China for Xiaomi 17, Redmi K100, and Pad 8 devices, bringing HyperCore optimizations and visual redesigns.
Luiza Mosneagu is Reviews Editor at Droid Tools. A psychologist by training and tech writer by passion, she has tested over 60 Android devices since 2020 - always for a minimum of two weeks before writing a word. Her focus is camera quality, everyday usability, and cutting through marketing claims to tell you what a device is actually like to live with.
The HyperOS 4 stable update is rolling out in China for Xiaomi 17, Redmi K100, and Pad 8 devices, bringing HyperCore optimizations and visual redesigns.
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