Chinese technology giant Xiaomi, one of the biggest players in the smartphone market, continues to clarify the end of the road for its aging models while updating its device portfolio. With the new report published on the official Product Security Center platform, the company has officially included many well-known smartphone and tablet models in the EOL (End-of-Life) list. With this decision, Xiaomi has stopped the update support and started a critical period that concerns millions of users around the world and in our country.

Best Selling POCO and Redmi Models in Türkiye Are on the List

In the new list published, middle and upper segment devices, which have achieved very significant sales figures in the Turkish market, especially due to their price/performance focus, attract attention. Among devices removed from the security and software repository POCO X5 5G, POCO X5 Pro 5Goath Redmi Note 12The series includes some well-known variations.

In addition, the brand’s former flagship series Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Prooath Xiaomi 12S UltraIn addition to its models, it is widely preferred in the tablet market. Xiaomi Pad 6All regional software supplements for the series have been completely discontinued. Decision; It covers all stable ROM versions globally, Europe and Türkiye.

What Does Security Patch Cuts Mean for Users?

Xiaomi update supportThese discontinued models will no longer receive new Android versions or innovative HyperOS feature updates as of today. However, the biggest risk for users is that devices will lack critical security patches that are distributed monthly and quarterly.

Phones will continue to work in terms of hardware and software, and applications on the Google Play Store can be updated; However, since possible new vulnerabilities that may arise at the operating system level will not be closed, devices may become vulnerable to cyber attacks. It is recommended that consumers, especially those who effectively use portable banking and digital finance applications, consider device renewal options in order to avoid compatibility and security problems in the future.