HiOS
{{Short description|Android-based operating system}}
{{distinguish|text=iOS, an operating system developed by Apple Inc.}}
{{Infobox OS
| name = HiOS
| logo = Hios logo.png
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| logo caption = The logo of HiOS 6
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| developer = Tecno Mobile
| working state = Current
| source model = Closed-source
| released = {{Start date and age|2016}}
| latest release version = 15.0.1
| latest release date = {{Start date and age|2025|January|24}}
| marketing target = Africa, South Asia, China, Southeast Asia
| programmed in = C (HiOS modifications of Android OS) {{fact|date=June 2024}}
| license = Proprietary
| website = {{URL|tecno-mobile.com/hios-detail/}}
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HiOS ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|h|aɪ|ɒ|s}}) 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.{{cite web|last1=Zhang|first1=Cicen|title=TECNO HiOS Beta Version Means TECNO Hi-Manager|url=http://bbs.tecno-mobile.com/forum/HIOS/17481-differentiation-tecno-hios-beta-version-means-tecno-hi-manager|website=Tecno Spot|accessdate=25 December 2016}}{{cite web|last1=expressng|title=Tecno Hios- 4 Reasons you will love tecno new UI|url=http://expressng.com/2016/03/tecno-hios-4-reasons-you-will-love-tecno-new-ui/|website=expressng}}
HiOS claims to allow for a wide range of user customization without requiring rooting of the mobile device.{{Cite web|url=https://mobilityarena.com/hioss-new-web-browser-sleek-falls-hand|title=Review of HiOS: How well does TECNO's custom user interface work?|date=30 March 2016|publisher=Mobility Arena|access-date=8 April 2020}} 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.{{cite web|last1=thisdaylive.com|title=tecno releases os with unique user interface|url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/03/23/tecno-releases-os-with-unique-user-interface/|website=This Day Live|publisher=thisdaylive.com}}
History
In April 2016, HiOS 1.0 was released and was based on Android 6.0. It launched on Tecno Boom J8.{{Cite web |date=25 April 2016 |title=TECNO Boom J8: The Review |url=https://techsuplex.com/2016/04/25/tecno-boom-j8-review |access-date=7 April 2020 |publisher=TechSuplex}}{{Cite web |last=Ssewankambo |first=Remmegious |title=Tecno Boom J8 review: A continuation journey where the J7 left off |url=https://techjaja.com/tecno-boom-j8-review-continuation-journey-j7-left-off |access-date=6 April 2020 |publisher=Techjaja}}{{Cite web |date=17 March 2016 |title=In Photos: TECNO Boom J8, the first phone with HiOS |url=https://mobilityarena.com/tecno-boom-j8-unboxing-photos |access-date=6 April 2020 |publisher=Mobility Arena}} The OS included a custom home screen app.{{Cite web|url=https://tech-ish.com/2016/03/14/tecnos-hios-everything-you-need-to-know|title=TECNO's HiOS; Everything you need to Know|last=Otieno|first=Dickson|date=14 March 2016|publisher=Techish Kenya|access-date=7 April 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/04/tecno-mobile-highlights-features-hios|title=Tecno Mobile highlights features of HiOS|date=4 April 2016|accessdate=7 April 2020|publisher=Vanguard Newspaper}}{{Cite web|url=https://techmoran.com/2016/08/19/tecno-camon-c9-review|title=TECNO Camon C9 Review|last=Lukhanyu|first=Milcah|publisher=Techmoran|date=19 August 2016|access-date=7 April 2020}}
In March 2017, HiOS 2.0 was released and was based on Android 7.0, It launched on Tecno Camon CX and L9 Plus.{{Cite web|url=https://angelistech.com/tecno-camon-cx-full-specification-reviews-and-price-in-nigeria|title=Tecno Camon CX Full Specification, Reviews, and Price in Nigeria|last=Okafor|first=Precious|date=6 October 2018|publisher=Angelis Tech|access-date=8 April 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.naijaandroidarena.com/android-n-for-tecno-phones|title=Android N Coming to Other Tecno Phones Soon – Tecno Announces|last=Odira|first=Ndubuisi|date=12 June 2017|publisher=Naija Android Arena|access-date=8 April 2020}}
In October 2017, HiOS 3.0 was released and was based on Android 7.0. It launched on Phantom 8 and Camon CM.{{cite news|url=https://dailypost.ng/2017/10/24/tecno-launches-phantom-8-smartphone-redefines-design-photography-see-specs|title=TECNO launches Phantom 8, the smartphone that redefines design, photography – See specs|publisher=Daily Post Nigeria|last=Odunsi|first=Wale|date=24 October 2017|accessdate=8 April 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://mobilityarena.com/tecno-camon-cm-review|title=TECNO Camon CM Review: How Much More Do You See?|date=13 March 2018|publisher=Mobility Arena|access-date=8 April 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.jbklutse.com/tecno-cm-review-2018|title=TECNO Camon CM ( Camon C11 or CMore) Review|date=26 February 2018|publisher=Jbklutse|access-date=8 April 2020}} It came pre-installed with a new music player and browser app.{{Cite web|url=https://techweez.com/2017/11/30/hi-os-v3-0-0-review|title=Hi OS v.3.0.0 Overview on the Tecno Phantom 8|last=Abuya|first=Kenn|date=30 November 2017|publisher=techweez|access-date=8 April 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.techsawa.com/mobile/tecno-phantom-8-specifications|title=Here Are The Full Tecno Phantom 8 Specifications|date=29 November 2017|publisher=techsawa|access-date=8 April 2020}}
In November 2018, HiOS 4.1 was released and was based on Android 8.1. It launched on Tecno Camon 11 and Camon 11 Pro.{{Cite web|url=https://tech.africa/new-tecno-camon-11-pro|title=All you need to know about the new Tecno Camon 11 Pro|last=Ajao|first=Gbenga|date=22 November 2018|publisher=Tech|access-date=10 April 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://techpoint.africa/2018/12/12/tecno-camon-11-unboxing|title=Tecno Camon 11: Unboxing and First Impressions|last=Ekwealor|first=Victor|date=12 December 2018|publisher=Techpoint|access-date=10 April 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.phonecorridor.com/2019/04/tecno-hios-launcher|title=Tecno HiOS Launcher Review: What We Love And Hate|last=Mustapha|first=Tijani|date=1 April 2019|publisher=Techpoint|access-date=10 April 2020}} It included new features provided by the original Android 8.1, such as single-handed mode, gesture controls and facial recognition-based security.{{Cite web|url=https://gtbensmagazine.com/2019/04/01/a-look-at-tecno-camon-11-pro|title=A look at Tecno Camon 11 Pro|date=1 April 2019|publisher=Gtbens Magazine|access-date=10 April 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://geniusspecs.com/2019/03/06/tecno-camon-11-pro-evaluation-details-and-price|title=Tecno Camon 11 Pro Evaluation details and price|date=6 March 2019|publisher=Genius Specs|access-date=10 April 2020}}
In April 2019, HiOS 5.0 was released and was based on Android 9.0. It launched on Tecno Spark 3 and Phantom 9.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dignited.com/47157/tecno-spark-3-review-elegant-from-the-get-go|title=TECNO Spark 3 Review: Elegant from the get-go|last=Kisekka|first=John Ivan|date=18 May 2019|publisher=Dignited|access-date=10 April 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.tekedia.com/what-we-loved-about-tecno-hios-5-0-features|title=What we loved about Tecno HiOS 5.0 Features|last=Ajayi|first=Bode|date=17 July 2019|publisher=Tekedia|access-date=10 April 2020}} In September 2019, HiOS 5.5 was also released based on Android 9.0 "Pie", launching on Tecno Camon 12 and Spark 4.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tellforceblog.com/2019/11/six-amazing-features-of-tecno-hios-5-5.html|title=Tecno HiOS 5.5 Unveiled: Amazing Features You Should Know|last=Falana|first=Andre|date=18 November 2019|publisher=Tell Force|access-date=10 April 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://techeconomy.ng/2019/12/tecno-operating-system-hios-unveils-its-latest-version-hios-5-5|title=Tecno operating system HiOS unveils its latest version HiOS 5.5|date=11 December 2019|publisher=TechEconomy|access-date=10 April 2020}}
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 Tecno Camon 15.{{Cite web|url=https://gsmarena.com/tecno_camon_15-10093.php|title=TECNO Camon 15 - Full phone specifications|publisher=GSMArena|accessdate=10 April 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://tech-ish.com/2020/02/22/tecno-camon-15-camon-15-pro-launch|title=TECNO Camon 15 and Camon 15 PRO launched with 48MP cameras|last=Otieno|first=Dickson|date=22 February 2020|publisher=tech-ish|access-date=10 April 2020}} Like the original Android 10, it allowed system-wide dark theme to be set by the user.{{Cite web |last=Keverenge |first=Hillary |date=1 December 2019 |title=Tecno Spark 3 Pro Android 10 update (HiOS 6.0) rolls out |url=https://androidkenya.com/2019/12/tecno-spark-3-pro-android-10-update |access-date=10 April 2020 |publisher=Android Kenya}}
In September 2020, HiOS 7.0 was released and was based on Android 10. It launched on Tecno Camon 16 series.
In May 2021, HiOS 7.6 was released and was based on Android 11. It launched on the Tecno Camon 17 series.
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