Xiaomi 17 Ultra is receiving a new HyperOS 3.0 update that brings Leica Instant Camera Mode 1 x Tap Zoom. The feature is rolling out only for the Leica Edition, enhancing the overall camera and video shooting experience for phone users.
The company has released the HyperOS 3.0.15.0 update for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra phones with several new camera features, including a Leica Instant Mode 1 x Tap Zoom.
It is unclear how this feature will work. Though it is seemingly designed for quick, street photography. It may allow Xiaomi 17 Ultra users to instantly switch between different focal lengths in real time with a single tap on the screen.
Besides, one can quickly zoom by tapping to change the field of view rather than simply relying on a traditional smooth optical zoom slider. Overall, you can grab a perfect candid shot within seconds without making big shifts in the camera settings.
The company has also added a dual-view mode and has optimized some existing imaging features in the device. You can check the full changelog below.
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New Features
- Added Leica Instant Mode 1 x Tap Zoom
- Added 200MP standard watermark patterns
- Added a dual-view mode for both the foreground and background, which enriches the creative possibilities.
Optimizations
- Optimizes Dolby Vision shooting experience and improves screen brightness and dynamic range.
- Optimizes the user experience of shooting dynamic photos during video recording. Dynamic photos are the default setting. You can adjust this to still photos in the camera settings.
- Optimized the user experience of automatic brightness in night shots.
- Fixed an occasional unresponsive issue during application startup.
- Incorporate the February 2026 security patch to enhance system security.
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