Xiaomi ends Android and security updates for nine phones, including 11T/11T Pro, Mi 11 Lite, Redmi A1, POCO M5. Final builds on HyperOS 1–2; daily use remains.
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Xiaomi has ended software support for nine of its smartphones. The list spans both budget devices and former flagships, which will no longer receive security updates or new Android versions. Day-to-day operation, however, remains unaffected.
Support has been discontinued for the Redmi A1, Redmi A1+, and POCO C50. These phones shipped with MIUI 13 on Android 12 and haven’t seen updates for over a year. For entry-level models, Xiaomi typically offers around two years of support, in line with their price positioning—an outcome that hardly feels out of step for this segment.
The bigger surprise is the cutoff for the Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro, which stop at HyperOS 1 (Android 14). The Mi 11 Lite 5G NE and Mi 11 LE face a similar fate, wrapping up on HyperOS 2. Even so, these devices had a solid run, clocking four major releases over their supported lifespan—by today’s standards, a respectable cadence.
The POCO M5 and Redmi 11 Prime 4G also make the list. Both received Android 14 with HyperOS 1, but won’t go any further. Mid-range phones usually see two to three major upgrades, and Xiaomi is largely sticking to that playbook here, so owners aren’t being shortchanged relative to class norms.
Official updates and security patches are ending, yet the phones keep full functionality. For those who want to stay current within HyperOS, the company suggests moving to newer models on HyperOS 2 or 3, where support timelines are notably longer. It’s a gentle nudge toward upgrading rather than an immediate necessity, especially if the device still handles everyday tasks well.
This time, Xiaomi notified users in advance about the end of the update cycle—unlike previous years, when support sometimes ceased without formal announcements. A small but welcome shift in communication.