
Xiaomi has taken a huge step in making its devices more inclusive by releasing a comprehensive accessibility repair log for HyperOS 2.2 Beta. Xiaomi employee @小杨Yhy shared a complete update in the Xiaomi Community, addressing accessibility concerns across the system, including basic controls, SMS functioning, and TalkBack improvements. This massive accessibility upgrade underscores Xiaomi’s dedication to create a more inclusive user experience, ensuring that their devices are usable by people with a variety of disabilities.

Common control enhancements in HyperOS
The accessibility update addresses a number of typical control issues that previously limited users with impairments. These improvements significantly improve the system’s overall user experience.
Key enhancements to standard controls are:
- Corrected password control choices in the input fields
- Resolved index bar operation and selection issues
- Corrected focus problems with bubbles showing up when entering pages
- Corrected switch control focus redundancy
- Corrected wrong reading of switches as checkboxes
- Included proper labeling to jump buttons in lists
- Fixed reading problems with search and input boxes
- Fixed focus and labeling problems with back buttons
- Enhanced notifications of selection status
- Provided proper labels to progress bar buttons
These fundamental upgrades will make the process more natural for users who rely on accessibility capabilities, particularly those who use screen readers or voice commands.
Communication and messaging enhancements
All users must be able to communicate, and the latest update significantly improves the SMS and phone accessibility capabilities. These changes make messaging and phoning more accessible to handicapped people.
Notable SMS and phone accessibility fixes include:
- Correct labeling of satellite map SMS broadcasts
- Addressed incorrect messaging in SMS multi-select action
- Fixed the checkbox selection issue in message feedback.
- Removed unnecessary blank focus fields in message details
- Resolved incoming call number labeling issues
- Fixed the dial pad focus and selection problems.
The new update also resolves several contact-related accessibility challenges to allow users greater control over their contact list and dialing irrespective of disability.
Control Center and System Settings Accessibility
System settings and the Control Center both benefit from extensive accessibility enhancements, making the management of the device more accessible to everyone.
Key improvements are:
- Resolved focus penetration problems in the Control Center
- Fixed switch status reporting issues
- Included proper labeling throughout the Control Center
- Fixed-coordinate position reporting during icon ordering adjustment
- Enhanced focus of notification center and labeling
- Fixed switch reading problems in settings
- Added proper control type announcements
These enhancements guarantee that the users with disabilities can efficiently navigate and control their device settings without the presence of accessibility barriers.
Specific accessibility features for apps
The update also introduces several accessibility improvements to some of the Xiaomi apps, such as the Calculator, Calendar, Weather, Notes, Recorder, File Manager, Xiaomi Video, and Browser. These improvements work to achieve consistent accessibility within the entire Xiaomi ecosystem. TalkBack users stand to benefit most from the fixed volume adjustment problem and touch failure issues that previously hindered screen reader performance.

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