Xiaomi to launch Google-free HyperOS 3 with support from Huawei

Abdullah Mustapha

May 3, 2025

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Tensions between China and the U.S. are still rising. Huawei has already borne the brunt, as a prime target of U.S. trade bans. Other Chinese technology companies such as Xiaomi are now bracing for the same problems.

Xiaomi Might Abandon Google Services amid US-China Tech Tensions

According to reports, Xiaomi is working on a new version of its mobile operating system called HyperOS 3. The version is likely to have no Google apps or services. This is just like what Huawei did when it came up with HarmonyOS after it lost access to Google.

XiaomiTime, a site that tracks Xiaomi’s software updates, has pointed out that Xiaomi is not working solo. It is said to be working together with Huawei and the BBK Group. BBK is the owner of giant smartphone brands Oppo, Vivo, and OnePlus. They are planning to work together to create a Google-free version of HyperOS 3, which will have the capability to run independently.

Xiaomi May Launch Google-Free HyperOS 3 with Support from Huawei

Currently, Xiaomi is still able to utilize Android and Google services. But it is not certain for how long this will last. The U.S. government still has concerns over Chinese tech firms. These concerns might grow following news that Xiaomi has developed its own 3-nanometer system-on-a-chip (SoC). This chip could launch as early as this month.

If Xiaomi is forced to leave Android and Google services behind, it will probably focus even more on the China market. That’s because Google apps are already banned there. Nevertheless, developing an app store rivaling Google Play outside of China is nigh on impossible. Thus, HyperOS 3 is probably a Plan B — an insurance policy in the event of further restrictions.

For now, Xiaomi users outside of China have nothing to fear. Their phones will still work with Google services. However, the company is planning for the day when this might no longer be true. Xiaomi is working on a system of its own with the help of Huawei and BBK to secure its future. The project shows that Chinese technology giants want more control over software. They want to be prepared if trade restrictions escalate.

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