Xiaomi is one of the few companies that commits to updating its smartphones over several years. It is also one of the fastest to roll out its updates, and proof of this is the expansion of HyperOS 2.0, a new version that is now available even on cheaper models. Now the Asian firm wanted to go even further by releasing a new update system called “1+3+8”.
This is no doubt a very important change in Xiaomi phones as it can extend the life of the device while allowing users to enjoy more new features on their phones. In particular, the new plan will make it possible to make compatible smartphones. can receive a total of 12 updates per year; almost one update per month. All of them will have a different purpose.
In fact, the name “1+3+8” refers to the number of updates, and they are in the following order: the most important, those that contain new features and finally those that will include small improvements and bug fixes. .
What is Xiaomi’s “1+3+8” plan?
Specifically, 1 from the “1+3+8” update planmeans that Xiaomi smartphones will receive at least one customization level update per year. At the same time, Xiaomi refers to HyperOS updates, the official version of which changes every year. That is, this year the company is releasing HyperOS 2.0, and next year devices will be able to upgrade to HyperOS 3.0.
Number 3 of the new update planrefers to how many times a year the brand’s smartphones will receive updates with new features such as new features, new apps, etc. These updates will change the version number to HyperOS 2.0.0, HyperOS 2.0.101, HyperOS 2.0.202, HyperOS 2.0.303, etc.
Finally, number 8 of the Xiaomi “1+3+8” planmeans how many times smartphones will receive, at a minimum, updates for improvements and bug fixes, as well as security patches for possible vulnerabilities. These updates are usually very small and complete within a few minutes, so they shouldn’t cause any inconvenience to users.
It should be borne in mind that the “1+3+8” update plan is currently presented on the Asian market. However, it is likely that it will appear in global HyperOS ROMs soon.
Source: Hiper Textual
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