Gamingdeputy reported on May 9 that Xiaomi officially announced today: In order to bring a better system experience to the majority of users and further improve the version quality of Xiaomi's ThePaper OS system, it has decided to enable a new “Beta version” mode to replace the current version. “Development version” mode.
Therefore, in the future, Xiaomi ThePaper OS will provide two versions: the “Beta version” for early internal testing users, and the “official version” for all users.
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Beta version benefits:
Seamless upgrade: There is no need to clear data when upgrading between the Beta version and the official version. The Beta version can also receive upgrade push from the official version.
The rhythm is more flexible: Beta versions will be flexibly recruited and released based on actual project needs, and there will no longer be a fixed release rhythm.
Key time points:
Development version: It is expected to stop releasing in August 2024. In the future, users of the development version of Xiaomi ThePaper OS will be supported to upgrade to the official version without clearing data.
Beta version: The first recruitment is expected to be launched in Q4 2024. The specific recruitment models and application rules for the Beta version are subject to the subsequent application page of the Xiaomi Community Internal Test Center.
Gamingdeputy attaches Xiaomi’s official Q&A:
Q: What models are being released with development versions?
A: Xiaomi 14 Pro, Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Xiaomi 13 Pro, Xiaomi 13, Redmi K60 Pro, Redmi K60, Xiaomi MIX Fold 3, Xiaomi MIX Fold 2, Xiaomi 12S Ultra, Xiaomi 12S Pro, Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity Edition, Redmi K50 Extreme Edition, Redmi K50 Gaming Edition, Redmi K50 Pro, Redmi K50, Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4.
Q: When will the development version stop updating?
A: If you are a development version user of the above models, you are expected to receive the last push of the development version in August 2024.
Q: I am a development version user of a model being released. When can I upgrade to the official version without clearing data?
A: After you upgrade to the development version last pushed in August 2024, you can retain your data and upgrade directly to the official version. For the specific suspension time and official version push time, please refer to the August 2024 development version announcement.
Q: How do I qualify for beta experience?
A: Please go to the Xiaomi Community Internal Test Center to sign up and apply when the beta version starts recruiting.
Q: Do users of the development version need to reapply for beta version experience qualification?
A: Yes, please go to the Xiaomi Community Internal Test Center to sign up and apply when the beta version starts recruiting.
Q: What is the push upgrade logic between Beta version and official version?
A: If the beta version is pushed for this model, users who are qualified for the beta version will receive the push. If the official version of this model is pushed, you will also receive the official version push. The Beta version and the official version already support the version upgrade function without clearing data. Please refer to the actual version pushed.
Q: After obtaining Beta version qualification, what should I do if I want to withdraw from Beta version qualification?
A: You can exit the Beta version in the Xiaomi Community Internal Test Center. You will no longer receive updates from the Beta version in the future. You can upgrade to the official version without clearing data when the next official version is pushed.