As often happens with the advance of time and technological evolutions, even the producers most attentive to software support must sooner or later greet the most dated models; It is not exactly the case of Xiaomi, but the company has officially confirmed the End of the life cycle (EOL) for seven devices starting from April 2025thus interrupting any form of software update, including security patches and system updates.
A decision that falls, as expected, in the usual cycle of updates of the Chinese brand, but which will force many users as always to evaluate the future of their smartphone.
Here is the list of Xiaomi devices that will reach the end of the support
As anticipated, Xiaomi has issued the official list of models that will reach the end of the support:
- Little F4 GT
- Redmi K50 Gaming
- Redmi 10a
- Redmi Note 11s
- Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
- Xiaomi 11i
- Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge
As we can see, the farewell concerns a rather wide range of devices, ranging from powerful gaming models such as the little F4 GT to the smartphones more oriented to everyday life such as the Redmi 10a; A decision that, inevitably, will involve many users given the commercial success of many of these models in recent years.
Before definitively closing the software chapter, Xiaomi decided to greet some devices with one last update; Specifically, little F4 GT will receive Hyperos 2.0.1.0 based on Android 14, while Redmi K50 Gaming will be updated to Hyperos 2.0.2.0, always on a Android 14 basis. A gesture that, as often and willingly happens in the Android world, aims to give users more attentive to performance a modern platform with which to face the last years of the useful life of the device.
Instead, the end of the life cycle for mid-range models and entry-level models, since Redmi 10a will remain at the Miui 12.5 (based on Android 11), while Redmi Note 11s, Note 11 Pro+ 5G, Xiaomi 11i and 11i Hypercharge will have to be satisfied with Hyperos 1 (based on Android 13). No Hyperos 2 therefore for these models, even if they are still versions of the modern operating system and sufficiently optimized to guarantee a good experience of use.
Before someone is panic, it is good to clarify it immediately: your smartphone will not suddenly stop working the day after the OL, you can continue to make calls, browse online, use your favorite apps without immediate problems. However, without the release of security updates, the device will gradually become more vulnerable to new threats, with the passage of time, the app developers will migrate towards more recent android bees, with the risk that some applications may be unstable, slowed down or even no longer compatible.
In essence, the useful life of the device does not end immediately, but the countdown has officially started.
For those who want to keep up with the latest news, Xiaomi is already proposing new devices equipped with long -term support, a commitment that shows how much the manufacturer is trying to improve in the management of the life cycle of its devices.
Users interested in replacing their smartphone will therefore be able to evaluate, in the coming months, the purchase of one of the most recent models that offer not only hardware improvements, but also greater tranquility on the front of future updates. If you were interested in staying faithful to the brand you can take a look at our list of the best Xiaomi smartphones.
