Xiaomi opened up its Android 17 Developer Preview program today, with the first three devices eligible to try it. The Xiaomi 17, 17 Ultra and the 15T Pro can receive the update, with broader device support coming in the future.
The Android Developer Program allows early access to the upcoming version of the OS, and as the name implies, developers are able to test their apps in the new software environment. However, this release signals a shift in Xiaomi’s naming strategy for its HyperOS overlay.
It looks like Xiaomi won’t jump to HyperOS 4, but will pair HyperOS 3.3 with Android 17. The company is skipping the HyperOS 3.2 version for some reason.
The first Android 17 + HyperOS Developer Preview shows the groundwork for a new HyperOS design, but we will have to wait for future versions to get a better grasp of what’s to come.
You will find more information, along with download links for the corresponding Android 17 Developer Preview ROMs, at the source link below.