HyperOS 3 Xiaomi 12 Update: Android 15 Beta Begins Rolling Out to Legacy Flagships
Xiaomi is accelerating its software modernization efforts, expanding the latest iteration of its operating system to a broader range of premium devices. Following the initial release for the Redmi K60 and Pad 6 Pro, the company has begun pushing the HyperOS 3 Xiaomi 12 update to legacy flagships. This significant upgrade is built upon the Android 15 platform, marking a major generational leap for these handsets.
The Second Wave: Targeted Devices
The rollout indicates Xiaomi’s commitment to supporting its premium back catalog. The update is currently being distributed to the Xiaomi 12 series, the photography-focused Xiaomi 12S lineup, and the foldable MIX Fold 2.
According to data sourced from Xiaomi Time, the specific firmware builds currently being deployed in China are as follows:
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Xiaomi 12: OS3.0.2.0.VLCCNXM
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Xiaomi 12 Pro: OS3.0.2.0.VLBCNXM
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Xiaomi 12S: OS3.0.2.0.VLTCNXM
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Xiaomi 12S Pro: OS3.0.2.0.VLECNXM
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Xiaomi 12S Ultra: OS3.0.2.0.VLACNXM
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Xiaomi Civi 3: OS3.0.1.0.VMICNXM
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Xiaomi MIX Fold 2: OS3.0.1.0.VLRCNXM
Current Status: Mi Pilot Beta
It is important for users to note that this is not yet a stable public release. The HyperOS 3 Xiaomi 12 update is currently classified as a “Mi Pilot” release. In Xiaomi’s ecosystem, this is effectively a beta testing phase.
To access the software immediately, users must actively sign up for the beta program. The company utilizes this phase to identify and eliminate critical bugs before authorizing a wider, over-the-air (OTA) rollout to the general public. If stability is prioritized, general users are advised to wait for the official stable release, which typically follows once the beta testing concludes without major incidents.
Global Implications
While the current firmware is exclusive to the Chinese region, the inclusion of globally available models—specifically the standard Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro—is a positive signal for international users.
Xiaomi has not yet released an official roadmap for the global HyperOS 3 Xiaomi 12 rollout. However, historical patterns suggest that global versions usually receive the update a few weeks after the domestic Chinese release is stabilized. International users can likely expect the Android 15-based upgrade to arrive in the coming months.
