At a recent global launch event, Xiaomi unveiled two new tablets, namely the Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro and Xiaomi Pad 6. These tablets are equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs and boast an 11-inch IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate. Additionally, they come pre-installed with Android 13 based on MIUI 14 and have a powerful battery of 8,840mAh for Pad 6 and 8,600mAh for Pad 6 Pro, both of which support fast charging – 33W for Pad 6 and 67W for Pad 6 Pro. If you want to try the Android 14 update, you’ve come to the right place. Today Xiaomi rolled out the HyperOS based on Android 14 for the Xiaomi Pad 6 / 6 Pro. Follow this guide to install it.
HyperOS is a successor to MIUI that will offer better performance. Now, if you’re a Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro series user and want to get an early taste of HyperOS based on Android 14 OS, check out this full guide to downloading and Installing HyperOS ROM on Xiaomi Pad 6 / 6 Pro.
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As per reports, Xiaomi will start rolling out HyperOS in India and other countries from Q1 2024 onwards. At the time of writing this article, the EU and Chinese variants of HyperOS were already available for a bunch of models, respectively. Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro firmware (codenamed: pipa/liuqin) links have been given below with the global recovery and fastboot ROM release that you can check. Here, we’ve shared steps to flash the HyperOS firmware on your Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro via fastboot and recovery methods.
Xiaomi Pad 6 and 6 Pro Device Overview:
The Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro boasts a vibrant and responsive 11-inch 2.8K (1,800×2,880 pixels) LCD display with a refresh rate of up to 144Hz, Dolby Vision support, 309ppi pixel density, and a 16:10 aspect ratio. Its screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 3 and offers TUV Rheinland certification. With up to 550 nits of peak brightness and DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, this tablet’s display is a treat for the eyes. Under the hood, it is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, ensuring speedy performance.
The Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro has a dual rear camera system consisting of a 50-megapixel main sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Its front camera has a 20-megapixel sensor which is perfect for taking selfies or making video calls.
The Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro offers an impressive 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage built right in. It also boasts a variety of connectivity options, including 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and a USB Type-C port. In addition, the tablet is equipped with several sensors, including an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, hall sensor, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for secure authentication.
Flash HyperOS on Xiaomi Pad 6 / 6 Pro using Fastboot
The all-new HyperOS is based on the Android 14 operating system out of the box and includes plenty of goodies, improved performance, enhanced security with hardware-level integration, dynamic visuals, and more. It’s meant to be an optimized version of MIUI without unnecessary bloatware and bugs that have ruined the user experience in the last couple of years. But not anymore!
It’s recommended to use any methods like TWRP Recovery or Fastboot to flash the firmware. Do keep in mind that both methods will wipe off all the data from your device. So, make sure to take a complete data backup from the device before getting into the steps.
Warning: GetDroidTips won’t be held responsible for any issue or error that might happen while/after following the steps below. You should know what you’re doing. So, do it at your own risk.
Requirements:
- Make sure your handset is sufficiently charged.
- You will need a computer and a stock USB data cable.
- Take a full backup of the data from your phone.
- Install ADB and Fastboot Tools on your computer.
Step 1: Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking
First, you’ll have to turn on USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking on your Xiaomi device by following the steps below. By doing so, your device will be recognized by the computer and you can proceed further in the Fastboot method. To do so:
- Open Settings on your Xiaomi Pad 6 / 6 Pro.
- Go to About Phone > Tap on the MIUI version 7 times.
- It’ll enable the Developer Options menu on the handset.
- Now, go back to Settings menu > Search for Developer Options and open it.
- Enable the USB Debugging option.
- Turn On the OEM Unlock toggle > Hit Enable to confirm.
Step 2: Unlock Bootloader
It’s highly important to unlock the device bootloader as stock ROMs do come with a locked bootloader to ensure data privacy. As this is considered to be an unofficial ROM (custom ROM), you will need to unlock the device’s bootloader. Once unlocked, the system and data on your handset will become less secure & will be prone to malware attacks. Additionally, some internal features might not work properly such as Find device, added-value services, etc. Do remember that unlocking the bootloader can also void the manufacturer’s warranty.
- Download the Mi Unlock Tool on your computer.
- Extract the zip file and run the application.
- Now, sign in with your Mi Account. [You can also create a new one]
- Switch Off your phone manually > Long-press the Volume Down+Power buttons for a while.
- This will allow the handset to enter Fastboot mode.
- Next, connect your smartphone to the PC via a USB cable.
- Once the Mi Unlock Tool detects your connected handset, it’ll notify you.
- Click on Unlock and wait for it to complete.
- A confirmation pop-up will appear > Click on the Unlock anyway button.
- Your device data and settings will be wiped off.
- The unlocking process will take a while to complete.
- Once done, you’ll get a message that says “Unlocked successfully”.
- Finally, click on the Reboot phone button to restart your device.
- Disconnect the USB cable from the handset.
Step 3: Download Xiaomi HyperOS ROM
Next, you can select and download the latest Xiaomi HyperOS ROM for your respective device model using the links below, such as Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro. The HyperOS recovery and fastboot ROM links are mentioned below, where you can either go with the recovery or fastboot ROM version to install.
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Step 4: Boot to Fastboot Mode
You’ll have to boot your Xiaomi device to the Fastboot Mode to proceed with the firmware flashing. Check out the following steps.
- Connect your device to the PC via a USB cable.
- Make sure the USB Debugging option is already enabled.
- Go to the platform-tools installation folder on your PC.
- Type in CMD in the address bar and hit Enter to launch Command Prompt.
- Next, execute the command below to boot your device to Fastboot Mode:
adb reboot bootloader
- Once done, run the following command to check the fastboot connectivity with a Device ID:
fastboot devices
- In case, you’re not getting the device ID then install the Android USB Driver on the PC and try again.
Step 5: Flash HyperOS ROM via Fastboot
- Ensure you’ve already downloaded the ROM file on your computer.
- Now, double-click on the windows_fastboot_first_install_with_data_format.bat file to launch it.
- The firmware flashing process will start now.
- Please wait for it to complete. [Do not touch the device or data cable during the process]
- Once done, your Xiaomi Pad 6 / 6 Pro will automatically boot to HyperOS.
- The first boot to the system might also take some time. So, have some patience.
- Go through the initial setup process to get into the home screen.
- You’re done. Enjoy!
Flash HyperOS on Xiaomi Pad 6 / 6 Pro using Recovery
The main firmware flashing process will be different from the recovery method, but the initial requirements and steps will be almost the same as the fastboot method. That means even if you’re using the recovery method to install the HyperOS ROM on your Xiaomi device, you must follow the steps below.
Step 1: Requirements
- Install Android SDK Platform Tools on the PC.
- Charge the device more than 50%.
- Take a full data backup from the handset.
- You’ll require a computer and a stock USB data cable.
Step 2: Allow USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking
- Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking using the above steps.
Step 3: Unlock Bootloader
- Unlock the device’s bootloader via the Mi Unlock Tool using the above steps.
Step 4: Download HyperOS ROM
- Download the HyperOS release firmware file on the PC. (links above)
- Transfer the ROM file to the device storage.
Step 5: Boot to Fastboot Mode
- Now, boot your Xiaomi Pad 6 / 6 Pro to Fastboot Mode. (steps above)
- Follow the ROM flashing steps below once your handset is connected to fastboot.
Step 6: Flash HyperOS ROM via Recovery
Next, you’ll need to install a custom recovery like TWRP for your model compatible with the handset. This TWRP recovery will help you flash the Xiaomi HyperOS ROM quite easily. You can also use any other custom recovery tools like OrangeFox (if you want).
- Visit the TWRP official site and download the TWRP build corresponding to your device.
- If you can’t find the latest TWRP version, try visiting the XDA Forum to check for the same.
- Now, use the fastboot method to flash TWRP (.img or .zip) on the handset.
- Boot into the TWRP recovery menu > Tap on the Wipe button.
- Choose Factory reset > Slide the Swipe to Factory Reset option.
- Once the factory reset is completed, go back to the main menu.
- Here you’ll need to tap on the Install button.
- Head over to the downloaded firmware directory of your device storage.
- Tap and select the Recovery ROM zip file.
- Slide the Swipe to confirm Flash option.
- Wait for it to complete and then tap on the Reboot button.
- Now, your device will reboot automatically to HyperOS.
- The first time booting to the system might take a couple of minutes.
- Go through the initial setup process to get into the home screen.
- You’re good to go.
In conclusion, this guide has shown you the steps to successfully install HyperOS ROM on your Xiaomi Pad 6 / 6 Pro. If you have any further questions or encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to leave a comment below for assistance.
What about a version for Mac users and OSX.
(Or are we just window bias?)
Thanks