Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 14T Pro now available for Android 16 Developer Preview Program in global market

By Estuti Bajpai Published on April 9, 2025, 15:50 IST

Google is expected to release the stable version of Android 16 in the month of June this year. The beta testing for Android 16 has already started, and last month, the company released the Android 16 Beta 3 update.

Meanwhile, recently Xiaomi has also released HyperOS developer preview based on Android 16 Beta 2 in China, and the developer preview was open for Xiaomi 15 and Redmi K70 Extreme Edition. Well, the Android 16 Developer Preview Program is now open in global markets as well.

🔈Latest news! #Xiaomi15 and #Xiaomi14TPro are available for Android 16 Developer Preview Program!🥳
Come to experience the new features and share your valuable feedback with us!
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— Xiaomi HyperOS (@XiaomiHyperOS_) April 9, 2025

Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 14T Pro are available for this program, which is free for developers to use. This program provides all the features needed to improve the compatibility and development of your application for the next version of Android.

How to upgrade?

Method 1- Local update

Before following the steps below, users need to upgrade to a product version that supports Android 16 Beta- OS2.0.109.0.VOCMIXM or higher (Xiaomi 15)/ OS2.0.103.0.VNNMIXM or higher (Xiaomi 14T Pro).

This upgrade method will erase all the contents of your phone. Please make sure to back up your data in advance.
Download the Android 16 Beta build for Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 14T Pro.
Copy the ROM upgrade package to the phone storage.
Go to Settings -> About phone -> Click “OS version” 10 times, then enter the developer mode.
Go back to Settings -> About phone -> Click on the system icon -> Click the “three dots” icon at the top-right corner -> Select “Choose update package” to enter, after choosing the right ROM upgrade package, your device will begin upgrading.

Users can also flash back to the official version by following the tutorial given on mi.com global support page.

Method 2- Fastboot update

Please ensure you have successfully applied for permission to unlock the bootloader before unlocking the device. Xiaomi HyperOS bootloader unlocking poses various security risks and may have unpredictable effects on the device. Applying for unlocking signifies that you fully understand the potential risks associated with unlocking and flashing and are willing to assume these risks.
Don’t forget to back up your data before upgrading to Android 16 Beta.
Download the Android 16 Beta build for Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 14T Pro.
To opt-in to the Android 16 beta build, please follow the Fastboot Update tutorial.

If you would like to opt-out or revert to factory settings, you can try the Fastboot mode:

Step 1: Turn off the device.
Step 2: Press the Volume-down button and the Power button at the same time for 4-5 seconds to enter Fastboot mode.

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