Xiaomi Pad 7 Gets HyperOS 3 Update: What’s New?

Xiaomi has begun the global rollout of HyperOS 3, based on Android 16, starting in October with a select group of devices in the first wave. This November, the Xiaomi Pad 7 has officially received the HyperOS 3 software update with a build number “HyperOS 3.0.4.0.WOZMIXM“. The brand plans to expand this update to a wide range of devices, including older models that are still supported. So, what exactly does HyperOS 3 bring to the Xiaomi Pad 7? The details are listed below:

Basic Experience: Enhanced Performance and Stability

Smoother Operation: Expect a more fluid and stable user experience.

Performance Boost:

• Optimized Compiler Instructions: Refined instructions improve performance and responsiveness while reducing power consumption.
• Improved Memory Management: Enhanced memory allocation and recovery increase available system memory.
• Efficient Frequency Scheduling: Integrated frequency scheduling boosts system efficiency and reduces power consumption.
• Better Battery Life: Optimized short-video playback efficiency extends battery life.

Visual Overhaul: Revamped and Refined

• Optimized Graphics: A new window-rendering mechanism reduces the graphics-rendering load.
• Smoother Animations: Fine-tuned animations across 100+ system scenes create a smoother, more natural motion.
• Cleaner Visuals: Enjoy cleaner, more refined visuals throughout the system.
• Redesigned Icons: Home screen icons are now sharper and more detailed.
• Improved Status Bar: The status bar features a new, cleaner design that’s more refined and easier to read.
• Consistent Design Language: A new design system improves color comfort, unifies rounded corners across the entire system, and makes controls easier to use for a more consistent look and feel.
• Enhanced Lock Screen: A new large-clock Lock screen adds more depth and layers to the layout.
• Unified Wallpaper Editor: A new all-in-one editor allows you to adjust both the Home screen and Lock screen wallpapers simultaneously.

Comprehensive System App Optimization: Intuitive and Efficient

• Intuitive Interactions: Interaction with apps has become more intuitive and direct.
• New Widgets: New Gallery widgets allow you to select your preferred collections for display.
• Pin Albums: You can now pin albums for quick access to your favorite photos anytime.
• Improved Search: Optimized search provides quicker, more accurate results for photos.
• Week View: The new Week view gives you a clear look at your weekly schedule.
• Enhanced Month View: Improved month-view visuals provide clearer highlights for holidays and important events.
• Faster Navigation: Accurate start page categories let you locate recordings faster with icons.
• Clearer Audio: Improved playback brings smart noise reduction for clearer voices.

Seamless Interconnectivity: Enhanced Ecosystem Integration

• Cross-Ecosystem Compatibility: Cross-ecosystem interconnectivity offers deep compatibility with the Apple ecosystem.
• Casting: You can now extend windows for screen mirroring and select which app window to cast.
• Cross-Device Unlocking: Use the fingerprint or password on your Xiaomi tablet to unlock your Xiaomi phone.

Privacy and Security: Enhanced Data Protection

• Enhanced Protection: Enhanced protection keeps your data private and safe.
• Redesigned Privacy Features: The system’s privacy and password features have been redesigned with a cleaner, fresher interface.
• Advanced Encryption: Advanced data protection now uses post-quantum encryption to keep personal data even more secure.

If you own a Xiaomi Pad 7, you can check your device now for the software update. For other devices, Xiaomi has announced the initial rollout wave for November and December, covering 16 devices. The next phase, slated for December 2025 to March 2026, will bring the update to older devices. If you haven’t received the update in your region yet, you can manually update the firmware for the Xiaomi Pad 7 by visiting the official MIUIROM site.