Xiaomi’s slick new Hyper Island feature — the pill-shaped live activity hub introduced with HyperOS 3 — is no longer exclusive to premium devices. A recent software tweak quietly unlocked it for Redmi and Poco phones as well, though there’s a small trade-off for budget users.

According to insider PaperKing13, HyperOS build 3.0.23 removes the code that previously blocked Hyper Island on most Redmi and Poco models. This means all handsets from Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco that are eligible for HyperOS 3 will get the Dynamic Island-style notification feature, which displays things like music controls, timers, or ride updates.

But there’s still one caveat: Hyper Island animations are disabled on devices with limited RAM. The island will still appear and function normally, but it won’t have the polished transitions seen on higher-end phones. Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed the cutoff point, though it’s likely around 6GB of RAM or less.

The Xiaomi 15T and 15T Pro have already received the feature globally. Entry-level models are expected to get it between December 2025 and March 2026. Below is the full list of REDMI and Poco phones officially confirmed eligible for the HyperOS 3 update:

Starting October and November 2025

REDMI Note 14 Pro+ 5G
REDMI Note 14 Pro 5G
REDMI Note 14 Pro
REDMI Note 14

POCO F7 Ultra
POCO F7 Pro
POCO F7
POCO X7 Pro Iron Man Edition
POCO X7 Pro
POCO X7

Starting November and December 2025

REDMI Note 13 Pro
REDMI 15
REDMI 14C
REDMI 13
REDMI 13x

POCO F6 Pro
POCO F6
POCO X6 Pro
POCO M7
POCO M6 Pro
POCO M6
POCO C75

Starting December 2025 and March 2026

POCO F5 Pro
POCO F5
POCO X6
POCO M7 Pro 5G
POCO C85

REDMI Note 14 5G
REDMI Note 145
REDMI Note 13 Pro+
REDMI Note 13 Pro
REDMI Note 13 5G
REDMI 15 5G
REDMI 15C 5G
REDMI 15C

Even without the fancy animations, it’s a solid win for Redmi and Poco owners. Xiaomi’s decision to prioritize performance while keeping the experience consistent across its lineup shows a more inclusive — and realistic — approach to software features.

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