Xiaomi developers are also slowly deploying the global version of the HyperOS 2 system, rolling out HyperOS 2 Global updates for compatible devices in the most mysterious order (a list of all released builds is here).
At the same time, owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco devices traditionally resent that everything is happening so slowly, and attack thematic sites, forums and groups on social networks with questions about when HyperOS 2 will finally be released for their device.
It is worth noting here that today Xiaomi specialists are paying more attention to the global firmware MI, EU and so on, and the Russian HyperOS 2 assemblies bearing the RU index are left for later. However, as usual.
All this leads to the fact that many users will receive the HyperOS 2 update much later than expected, and since the firmware is distributed in stages depending on the region, it may take even longer to receive the update.
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Why does the release of HyperOS 2 take time?
In most cases, Xiaomi follows a step-by-step method of rolling out updates of Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco devices to the latest HyperOS, which means starting from a specific region before moving on to the next one.
In other words, your region could easily not be included in the first or second stage of the mailing list, so you will have to wait until the corresponding HyperOS 2 update arrives on your device.
How can I get the HyperOS 2 update faster?
If you want to try to get HyperOS 2 early and want to do so before deploying to your region, follow these steps:
Check for updates manually – go to Settings – About phone and check if it is available. If there are still no “updates”, go to Settings – Advanced Settings – Region.
Here we choose Argentina as our region. Judging by numerous reviews, this region receives updates much earlier than others. If Argentina doesn’t work, try other regions, such as Morocco, India, or Singapore.
Now check for updates again. After changing the region on your device, open the Settings – About phone section again, and this time the HyperOS 2 update may well appear.
Does changing the region affect the device?
The process of changing the region will not affect the functionality of your Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco. However, some localization-dependent services or content may change according to the selected region. For example, there may be applications that are designed for this region.
Note that this method of switching the region should help you get the update sooner, provided that the HyperOS 2 update is officially available for your device – if such firmware has not yet been released, no “dancing with a tambourine” will help here.
These recommendations are not suitable for devices running global HyperOS firmware with the RU index – these are almost all devices purchased at Russian retail.
P.S. Other instructions on configuring the HyperOS software platform and using its features on Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco devices are available on our website in this section.