Google just dropped Android 17 in mid-June 2026, and it started rolling out to Pixel phones with all sorts of promises: better performance, new AI features, and smoother everything. For a lot of people, though, the excitement didn’t last long. Pretty quickly, users started flooding Reddit, X, and the usual forums with complaints about two big headaches: wonky touchscreens and flaky 5G connections.

The touchscreen issue

Some folks say their phones just stop responding to taps and swipes for random stretches. Others are dealing with something even stranger called “gesture inversion,” where swiping up scrolls the screen down, and vice versa. It’s bizarre, and it only started after the Android 17 update.

It’s hitting a wide range of Pixels, especially the new Pixel 10 series, along with the 9, 8, and 7 models. Pixel 6 users seem less affected so far, but it’s still early. The good news? It doesn’t look like a specific hardware problem, which suggests it’s a software glitch from the update itself.

A few people have found temporary relief by turning “Smooth Display” (the variable refresh rate setting) off and back on, but it’s not a guaranteed fix. Google has a solid history of squashing these kinds of Pixel bugs pretty fast through monthly updates, so there’s hope a proper patch is already in the works. That said, as of writing, Google has acknowledged the issue but hasn’t released a fix yet.

5G and WiFi connectivity problems

On top of that, plenty of users (particularly on Pixel 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 8 Pro, 8a, and even some 6a models) lost their 5G completely after updating. The phones drop down to LTE or lose signal altogether. Some are also seeing missing eSIM profiles after restarts and Wi-Fi networks that refuse to reconnect automatically. Several core Google apps (including the Google app, YouTube, Gmail, Play Store, Google Keep, and Google Photos) are also failing to load or function properly on Wi-Fi.

The Pixel community moderators have a decent workaround for now: Go to Settings > System > Reset options > Reset mobile network settings. It wipes your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile data configs (but not your apps or personal stuff), so you’ll have to set everything up again. A lot of people say this brings their 5G back.

If you’re running into these problems, the best thing you can do is report them through the feedback tool built directly into the system settings or in the official Pixel community forums. The more reports Google gets, the faster they usually move.

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Earlier this week, Google formally released Android 17, and some of its features indicate that this update is designed specifically for foldables, while missing major additions for flat-screen flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S-series.

Android 17 is tailored for large screens, especially foldables with features like app bubbles. It allows users to turn any app into a floating bubble icon, and it has a dedicated dock at the bottom of the screen. You can switch between apps with one tap and resize or maximize them to full-screen for faster multitasking.

Samsung phones already come with features like smart pop-up windows, which you minimize into a bubble. But Google’s version looks more streamlined.

The next feature is the new foldable gaming mode, using a 50-50 layout. It turns the second half into a dynamic gamepad, which is great for gaming in foldable devices.

The software has new parental controls and new security improvements, which will also make their way to Galaxy devices once the update is released.

Samsung and Google’s partnership

Last year, Samsung made a huge change in its software release cycle. The company gave foldables first seat in launching a new Android version, and the Galaxy S-series brings a separate feature pack over the same platform.

For example, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 were the first to run One UI 8.0 out of the box, and the Galaxy S26 series was released with One UI 8.5. Both have Android 16 in the base.

Besides, Google has found two major global Android smartphone launch events to promote its ecosystem, and both come from Samsung, its biggest partner.

This year won’t be different; Samsung will bring a top Android executive to talk about the new foldable features, One UI 9.0, and the Gemini for foldable devices. However, it’s already clear that Android 17 is likely to miss any surprising elements for the Galaxy S-series, while prioritizing the Galaxy Z Fold and Flip devices.

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Android 17 has just landed on Google Pixels, and it will soon start rolling out to Xiaomi devices. However, this will be a much bigger upgrade for Xiaomi devices as the new HyperOS 4 skin reportedly offers a significant software and architectural overhaul rather than an incremental yearly upgrade.

Besides major under-the-hood changes, the upcoming HyperOS 4.0, based on Android 17, is expected to introduce a host of visual upgrades, an interactive lock screen island, deeper contextual AI productivity features, and stronger privacy and security capabilities. So, there’s a lot to look forward to in terms of new features and capabilities.

Now, if you have a Xiaomi phone, you may be wondering when the update will roll out. So, we’ve created this comprehensive HyperOS 4 post that covers eligible devices, release date, new features, and everything else you need to know.

Xiaomi HyperOS 4 update: List of supported devices

Note: Xiaomi has yet to publish an official list of HyperOS 4-supported devices. So, we prepared this list using the existing software update policy; therefore, it should be mostly accurate.

Xiaomi devices

• Xiaomi 17
• Xiaomi 17 Ultra
• Xiaomi 17T
• Xiaomi 17T Pro
• Xiaomi 15
• Xiaomi 15 Pro
• Xiaomi 15 Ultra
• Xiaomi 15T
• Xiaomi 15T Pro
• Xiaomi 14
• Xiaomi 14 Pro
• Xiaomi 14 Ultra
• Xiaomi 14T
• Xiaomi 14T Pro
• Xiaomi 14 Civi
• Xiaomi 13T
• Xiaomi 13T Pro
• Xiaomi Mix Flip

Redmi devices

• Redmi Note 15
• Redmi Note 15 4G
• Redmi Note 15 Pro
• Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G
• Redmi Note 15 Pro+
• Redmi Note 15 Special
• Redmi Note 14 4G
• Redmi Note 14 Pro
• Redmi Note 14 Pro+
• Redmi Note 14S
• Redmi Turbo 5
• Redmi 15
• Redmi 15 4G
• Redmi 15C
• Redmi 15C 4G
• Redmi 15A
• Redmi A7
• Redmi A7 Pro
• Redmi A7 Pro 4G
• Redmi A5
• Redmi Pad 2
• Redmi Pad 2 Pro
• Redmi Pad 2 9.7

POCO devices

• POCO F8 Pro
• POCO F8 Ultra
• POCO F7
• POCO F7 Pro
• POCO F7 Ultra
• POCO F6
• POCO F6 Pro
• POCO X8 Pro
• POCO X8 Pro Max
• POCO X7
• POCO X7 Pro
• POCO X6 Pro
• POCO M8
• POCO M8s
• POCO M8 Pro
• POCO M7 4G
• POCO M7 Plus
• POCO C85
• POCO C85 4G
• POCO C85x
• POCO C81
• POCO C81 Pro
• POCO C81x
• POCO C71
• POCO Pad X1
• POCO Pad M1
• POCO Pad C1

If your Xiaomi device is on the list, it’s almost certain to receive the HyperOS 4 update.

It’s important to note that the brand hasn’t announced update policies for many devices, particularly entry-level and budget phones, making it difficult to know whether they will receive Android 17 updates. To keep the list as accurate as possible, we skipped devices that we weren’t confident about.

Xiaomi HyperOS 4 release date

While an exact release date hasn’t been announced, Xiaomi has officially confirmed that the HyperOS 4 will be unveiled in July or August. This likely refers to the China launch, while the global announcement may follow after a few weeks.

As always, there will be a beta program first before the stable version rolls out to the public. Leakster Digital Chat Station has revealed the phones that will be a part of the first batch of the HyperOS 4 beta program in China. This includes:

• Xiaomi 17
• Xiaomi 17 Pro
• Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
• Xiaomi 17 Ultra
• Xiaomi 17 Max
• Redmi K90
• Redmi K90 Pro Max
• Redmi K90 Pro Max Champion Edition

Last year, Xiaomi unveiled HyperOS 3 in China in August, followed by a global launch in September. It will likely follow the same timeline this year for HyperOS 4, so we can expect the global rollout to begin in October 2026.

What to expect from HyperOS 4?

While the official launch is still a few weeks away, several leaks have surfaced online, revealing what’s to come. They suggest Xiaomi is focusing heavily on a “Zero-Legacy” framework built on Android 17. Under this framework, Xiaomi is aggressively purging old legacy code and SDKs to reduce system bloat.

Xiaomi is reportedly rewriting core system applications and frameworks using Rust and Flutter to improve memory safety, background optimization, and cross-device UI consistency. This will also help the software achieve lower RAM usage, faster boot times, and reduced animation stutters.

The company offered a glimpse of its liquid-glass design in HyperOS 3, which is expected to be integrated more deeply into HyperOS 4, featuring fluid aesthetics, glossy overlays, frosted-glass transparency, and advanced bounce animations. A leak suggests Xiaomi could extend the partnership with Leica to introduce the Leica-inspired color palette in HyperOS 4.

Several leakers say Xiaomi could integrate a privacy screen feature that narrows the viewing angle, similar to how Privacy Display works on the Galaxy S26. The difference is that Samsung’s implementation uses hardware, while Xiaomi is reportedly trying to achieve the same via software. It will be exciting to compare both.

Furthermore, HyperOS 4 is expected to feature smarter cross-device multitasking, highly optimized background task management, and deeper contextual AI productivity features for daily workflows.

In addition to these features and many more we still don’t know about, the next major upgrade for Xiaomi devices will include many features and upgrades from the development team at Google. This appears to be an exciting update package, and like you, we can’t wait to test it out.

We’ll keep you posted as we receive fresh details. You can visit the Xiaomi section on this website to stay updated, or simply join our Telegram channel to receive instant notifications.

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