Xiaomi concludes software support for Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro, and POCO X3

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Recently, Xiaomi introduced the Xiaomi 14 series in China with significant enhancements and upgrades over the previous generation, with software being a major focus.

Similar to the recently unveiled Xiaomi 13T series, these devices will receive 4 generations of Android updates and 5 years of security patches. Unfortunately, the new software policy does not apply to older Xiaomi smartphones. The company has now ceased support for the Mi 10T and X3 series.

Xiaomi Mi 10T

Xiaomi has a dedicated page on its website for End of Life (EOL) devices. According to Kacper Skrzypek, the company has added the following devices to the list, thereby discontinuing software support for them:

Mi 10T
Mi 10T Pro
POCO X3

The above three smartphones were launched in the second half of 2020. Therefore, their software support will end after 3 years, following the company's old policy. They were released with MIUI 12 based on Android 10. Currently, they are running MIUI 14 based on Android 12. In other words, over the past three years, these smartphones have received two Android and MIUI updates.

The good news is that Xiaomi has extended software support to 4 years for some selected devices released from 2021 onwards and up to 5 years for some phones from 2023. However, the update policy mainly applies to flagship phones, unlike , the company provides similar support for mid-range and budget smartphones.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the major software updates offered for the Xiaomi 14 series?

The Xiaomi 14 series features significant software enhancements, promising four generations of Android updates and five years of security patches, marking a substantial improvement over previous models.

Which Xiaomi smartphones have officially reached End of Life status?

The Xiaomi Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro, and POCO X3 have officially reached End of Life status, meaning they will no longer receive software support or updates following the company's policy.

How long will older Xiaomi devices continue to receive updates?

Older Xiaomi devices, specifically those released in 2020 like the Mi 10T and X3 series, will receive software support for three years based on Xiaomi's previous policy before ceasing updates.

Does the new software policy apply to older Xiaomi models?

No, the new software policy introduced for the Xiaomi 14 series does not apply to older models like the Mi 10T and X3 series, which have already lost support.

What is the software update policy for Xiaomi's budget and mid-range smartphones?

Xiaomi's new software update policy primarily focuses on flagship phones, offering extended support for selected devices, while budget and mid-range smartphones do not receive the same level of support.

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