Every guide that belongs here, newest first, with the date it went live. Covers: POCO X7 Pro, Xiaomi Pad 5.
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| Guide | Device | Released | Views |
|---|---|---|---|
| ColorOS 17 on Xiaomi Pad 5 Download & Flash Guide (Android 17 Pad Port) | Xiaomi Pad 5 | 23 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| ColorOS 17 on POCO X7 Pro Download & Flash Guide (Android 17 Port) | POCO X7 Pro | 22 Oct 2026 | 317 |
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ColorOS 17.
POCO X7 Pro, Xiaomi Pad 5, ColorOS 17.
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