Perhaps, Xiaomi security patch updates are released every one to three months, but confusing when it comes to Android OS updates. That’s because, new MIUI version isn’t related to the Android upgrade, which makes it difficult to know if your Xiaomi phone is eligible for a new OS update. Initially, it was believed the company doesn’t have an update policy, but they do. According to the company policy, most phones launched under Mi, Redmi, and POCO branding are eligible for three years of a security patch update.
The company recently released an updated security patch update schedule for its phones. It has over 60 phones consisting of Mi, Redmi, and POCO phones eligible for security updates from Google. And from the listing, Xiaomi phones are due for three years of security support, including those launched under the Mi A-series. However, the company is yet to define its Android OS support period, with the plan hinting at just one OS upgrade. But that shows the list is being updated regularly, and hence, you can always visit the source link for the updated list.
Meanwhile, these phones listed, depending, either get monthly or quarterly security patch update. Perhaps, the only phones on the list that gets monthly security patch update are the ones launched under the Android One program. Even Xiaomi flagship phones don’t receive monthly updates, but quarterly.
Xiaomi security patch updates plan
- Device eligible for monthly security patch update: Mi A3, Mi A2, and Mi A2 Lite
- Eligible for Quarterly security patch update: Mi 10T Pro, Mi 10 T, Mi 10T Lite, Mi 10i, Mi 9T Pro, MI PLAY, Mi 10, Mi 10 lite 5G, Mi 10 Pro, MI 9, Mi 9 Lite, MI 9 SE, Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro, Mi A3, Mi Note 10, Mi Note 10 Lite, MIX 3,Mi 11 Lite 5G,Mi 11 Ultra;
- Redmi 7A, Redmi Go, Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7S, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi 10X 4G, Redmi 7, Redmi 7A, Redmi 8, Redmi 8A, Redmi 8A Dual, Redmi 8A Pro, Redmi 9, Redmi 9 Prime, Redmi 9A, Redmi 9AT, Redmi 9i, Redmi 9C, Redmi 9C NFC, Redmi Go, Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 8T, Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Redmi Note 9S, Redmi Note 10 5G, Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi Note 10S, Redmi 9T，Redmi Note 10T 5G，Redmi Note 10 Pro Max;
- POCO C3, POCO F2 Pro, POCO M2, POCO M2 Pro, POCO X2, POCO X3, POCO X3 NFC