HiOS

HiOS
The logo of HiOS
DeveloperTecno Mobile
Written inC (HiOS modifications of Android OS)
OS familyAndroid (Linux)
Working stateCurrent
Source modelClosed-source
Initial release2016 (2016)
Latest release16.2.0 / February 2026 (2026-02)
LicenseProprietary
Official websitetecno-mobile.com/hios-detail/

HiOS (/ˈhɒs/) is a customized Android operating system developed by Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Tecno Mobile, a subsidiary of Transsion Holdings. The OS is used in the company’s smartphones.[1][2]

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]

Version history

In April 2016, HiOS 1.0 was released and was based on Android 6.0. It shipped with a custom home screen app.

Version Initial release Android OS Launch Version References
1.0 April 2016 6.0 First released on Tecno Boom J8 [5][6][7][8][9][10]
2.0 March 2017 7.0 First released on Tecno Camon CX and L9 Plus [11][12]
3.0 October 2017 First released on Phantom 8 and Camon CM [13][14][15][16][17]
4.1 November 2018 8.1 First released on Tecno Camon 11 and Camon 11 Pro [18][19][20][21][22]
5.0 April 2019 9.0 First released on Tecno SPARK 3 and Phantom 9 [23][24]
5.5 September 2019 Unveiled o on Tecno Camon 12 and Tecno SPARK 4 [25][26]
6.0 February 2020 10 First released on Tecno Camon 15 [27][28][29]
7.0 September 2020 Unveiled on Tecno Camon 16 Series
7.5 April 2021 11 First released on Tecno SPARK 7 Series [30]
7.6 May 2021 First released on Tecno Camon 17 series
8.0 October 2021
8.6 June 2022 12
12 October 2022
13 2023 13 First released on Tecno Camon 20 Series [31]
14 2024 14 First released on Tecno Camon 30 Series [32]
15 2025 15 First released on Tecno Camon 40 Series [33]
16 January 2026 16 First released on Tecno Camon 50 Series [34]

See also

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  4. ^ thisdaylive.com. "tecno releases os with unique user interface". This Day.
  5. ^ "Tecno Boom J8: The Review". TechSuplex. 25 April 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
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  7. ^ "In Photos: TECNO Boom J8, the first phone with HiOS". Mobility Arena. 17 March 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
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  10. ^ Lukhanyu, Milcah (19 August 2016). "TECNO Camon C9 Review". Techmoran. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  11. ^ Okafor, Precious (6 October 2018). "Tecno Camon CX Full Specification, Reviews, and Price in Nigeria". Angelis Tech. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  12. ^ Odira, Ndubuisi (12 June 2017). "Android N Coming to Other Tecno Phones Soon – Tecno Announces". Naija Android Arena. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  13. ^ Odunsi, Wale (24 October 2017). "TECNO launches Phantom 8, the smartphone that redefines design, photography – See specs". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  14. ^ "TECNO Camon CM Review: How Much More Do You See?". Mobility Arena. 13 March 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  15. ^ "TECNO Camon CM ( Camon C11 or CMore) Review". Jbklutse. 26 February 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
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  18. ^ Ajao, Gbenga (22 November 2018). "All you need to know about the new Tecno Camon 11 Pro". Tech. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  19. ^ Ekwealor, Victor (12 December 2018). "Tecno Camon 11: Unboxing and First Impressions". Techpoint. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
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  21. ^ "A look at Tecno Camon 11 Pro". Gtbens Magazine. 1 April 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  22. ^ "Tecno Camon 11 Pro Evaluation details and price". Genius Specs. 6 March 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  23. ^ Kisekka, John Ivan (18 May 2019). "TECNO Spark 3 Review: Elegant from the get-go". Dignited. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  24. ^ Ajayi, Bode (17 July 2019). "What we loved about Tecno HiOS 5.0 Features". Tekedia. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
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  27. ^ "TECNO Camon 15 - Full phone specifications". GSMArena. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  28. ^ Otieno, Dickson (22 February 2020). "TECNO Camon 15 and Camon 15 PRO launched with 48MP cameras". tech-ish. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  29. ^ Keverenge, Hillary (1 December 2019). "Tecno Spark 3 Pro Android 10 update (HiOS 6.0) rolls out". Android Kenya. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  30. ^ "Tecno Spark 7 - Full phone specifications". GSMArena. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
  31. ^ "Tecno Camon 20 Premier - Full phone specifications". m.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
  32. ^ "Tecno Camon 30 Premier - Full phone specifications". m.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
  33. ^ "Tecno Camon 40 Premier - Full phone specifications". m.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
  34. ^ Vlad. "Tecno Camon 50 and Camon 50 Pro images and specs revealed by the Google Play Console". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-02-03.