Xiaomi launches HyperOS 2.2 closed beta with incredible UI customizations

Xiaomi is rolling out the first HyperOS 2.2 closed beta update with a bunch of new UI customizations. The latest build is live for the flagship Xiaomi 15 series. The company has pushed the firmware in China and will release it for global users soon.

HyperOS 2.2 has been in internal testing for a long time. But the tech giant has finally kicked off its first closed beta for the Xiaomi 15 series. The latest version is rolling out with a set of new enhancements for every segment of the device.

As noted by XiaomiTime, HyperOS 2.2 first closed beta introduces various new UI customizations for Xiaomi 15 users. It improves system animations, beautifies the home screen, adds new fingerprint unlock animations and more.

The HyperOS 2.2 beta update is rolling out for two devices with the following builds: Standard Xiaomi 15 is getting HyperOS 2.0.200.7, while the Pro model is receiving HyperOS 2.0.200.1 version. You can check the complete changelog below.

Xiaomi launches HyperOS 2.2 closed beta with incredible UI customizations (Image Credits: XiaomiTime)

HyperOS 2.2 Beta: Enhancements

System Animations

• Enhanced animation while browsing app subpages.
• Improved animation transition while switching apps
• Enhanced animation while closed landscape-based apps.

Personalization

• Home screen wallpaper now supports the blur effect
• Streamlined traditional page layouts are available throughout the system.

Lock Screen

• Added new lock screen templates
• Added enhanced fingerprint unlock animations like butterfly effect, light wave patterns, vortex animations

Status Bar and Notifications

• Added a new status bar icon support via a customized display
• Expandable custom notifications
• Enhanced icon behavior of optimized signals.

System Navigation

• Improved shortcut capability in system navigation mode in home screen settings.
• Xiaomi keeps making incremental improvements to HyperOS with every release that reflect the company’s intent to refine user experience through thoughtful software tuning.

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