HiOS claims to allow for a wide range of user customization without requiring
rooting of the mobile device.[3] The operating system is bundled with pre-installed utility applications. The company claimed that the applications would allow users to free up memory, freeze applications, and limit data accessibility to applications, among others.[4]
History
In April 2016, HiOS 1.0 was released and was based on
Android 6.0. It launched on Techno Boom J8.[5][6][7] The OS included a custom home screen app.[8][9][10]
In March 2017, HiOS 2.0 was released and was based on
Android 7.0, It launched on Camon CX and L9 Plus.[11][12]
In October 2017, HiOS 3.0 was released and was based on
Android 7.0. It launched on Phantom 8 and Camon CM.[13][14][15] It came pre-installed with a new music player and browser app.[16][17]
In November 2018, HiOS 4.1 was released and was based on
Android 8.1. It launched on Camon 11 and Camon 11 Pro.[18][19][20] It included new features provided by the original Android 8.1, such as single-handed mode, gesture controls and
facial recognition-based security.[21][22]
In April 2019, HiOS 5.0 was released and was based on
Android 9.0. It launched on Spark 3 and Phantom 9.[23][24] In September 2019, HiOS 5.5 was also released based on Android 9.0 "Pie", launching on
Camon 12 and
Spark 4.[25][26]
The beta version of HiOS 6.0 was released to Tecno Spark 3 Pro on 1 December 2019.
In February 2020, HiOS 6.0 was released and was based on
Android 10. It launched on Camon 15.[27][28] Like the original Android 10, it allowed system-wide
dark theme to be set by the user.[29]
In September 2020, HiOS 7.0 was released and was based on
Android 10. It launched on Camon 16 series.
In May 2021, HiOS 7.6 was released and was based on
Android 11. It launched on the Camon 17 series.