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Xiaomi has long been one of the more generous Android vendors when it comes to software support. Still, every device reaches an end-of-life (EOL) point — and in 2026, 19 Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO models will stop receiving software updates and security patches.
Which phones are losing official updates (by month)
Below is the full roster of devices Xiaomi has marked for EOL in 2026. After the listed month, these models will no longer receive Android upgrades, HyperOS releases, or security fixes.
Xiaomi models
- Xiaomi 12 — March 2026
- Xiaomi 12 Pro — March 2026
- Xiaomi 12 Lite — July 2026
- Xiaomi 12T — October 2026
- Xiaomi 12T Pro — October 2026
- Xiaomi Pad 6 — July 2026
Redmi models
- Redmi Note 12 5G — March 2026
- Redmi Note 12 Pro — April 2026
- Redmi 12C — March 2026
- Redmi 13C — November 2026
- Redmi A2 — March 2026
- Redmi A2+ — March 2026
- Redmi Pad SE — August 2026
- Redmi Pad SE 8.7 — August 2026
- Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G — August 2026
POCO models
- POCO C65 — November 2026
- POCO F5 — May 2026
- POCO F5 Pro — May 2026
- POCO X5 Pro 5G — February 2026
What EOL means for your device — and your data
When a device hits EOL it keeps working, but it stops getting the official software pipeline: no new Android versions, no HyperOS feature updates, and — crucially — no security patches. That raises the risk of unpatched vulnerabilities. If you store sensitive information on an affected device, consider upgrading rather than relying on an unsupported phone for everyday use.
HyperOS 3: Is there still hope?
Not all is black and white. Xiaomi has started rolling HyperOS 3 to some Android 15 devices even as it pushes Android 16 builds. Internal sightings of Android 15-based HyperOS 3 have included models such as the POCO F5 and F5 Pro, and Xiaomi may expand this to other eligible phones. In short: EOL status ends regular support, but a final platform update could still arrive for some models prior to retirement.
How we compiled this list
The list above comes from Xiaomi’s official software support documentation. If you want to confirm the status for your exact model or region, check Xiaomi’s official software support page — manufacturers sometimes publish different timelines by market or carrier.
Practical steps if your phone is affected
- Back up important photos, messages, and documents now.
- Consider upgrading to a model with longer guaranteed updates — Xiaomi publishes devices with four Android OS upgrades or up to six years of support.
- If you can’t upgrade immediately, use reputable security apps, avoid risky websites, and keep sensitive activity off the device.
- Advanced users can explore custom ROMs or community security patches, but that requires technical skill and comes with trade-offs.
In short: if your Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO phone appears on the list, it will still function after EOL — but it will become steadily less secure over time. Planning an upgrade or backing up critical data is the safest move.
Source: gizmochina
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