Xiaomi Pad owners appear to be getting early access to a tablet-optimized Bilibili Android experience that aims to replace the need for a separate HD app. The update is being rolled out gradually after the app’s 9.0 release and is currently reported as exclusive to Xiaomi Pad devices.
What changed in the new tablet version?
The core change is a redesigned large-screen interface that adapts to both landscape and portrait orientations. In landscape mode, the new layout is said to resemble the older Bilibili HD interface, providing a familiar wide-screen browsing and playback arrangement. In portrait mode, the design reportedly follows an experience closer to the iPad version, offering a more natural tablet-optimized interface compared with a stretched phone UI.
Importantly, the update is implemented in the regular Bilibili Android app rather than as a separate HD application. According to the report, users on Xiaomi Pad receiving this build will not need to install a separate Bilibili HD app to get the tablet experience, while retaining the full feature set of the standard mobile client.
Key takeaway
A renewed Bilibili Android build is reportedly receiving tablet-specific interface changes and is being rolled out first to Xiaomi Pad users.
Affected devices and versions
This is an app-side change rather than a system update. The rollout is reported to be gradual and targeted at Xiaomi Pad devices for now, with the updated behavior occurring in the regular Android app after version 9.0. No additional software or system-level dependency beyond the app itself is indicated in the report.
Why this matters
Android tablets have frequently been underserved by apps that simply scale phone interfaces to larger screens, producing wasted space and awkward navigation. A tablet-aware Bilibili app that adapts layout and controls to large displays can significantly improve browsing, video playback, comment reading, and content interaction on a device like the Xiaomi Pad.
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Xiaomi coverage from PhonesGATE. Published Jun 28, 2026.
PhonesGATE quick analysis
This update signals a practical shift toward responsive, single-app design for multiple form factors: one client that adjusts its interface depending on screen size and orientation. Beginning the rollout on a single tablet family makes sense as a controlled way to validate layouts and user flows before wider deployment. If Bilibili follows through and merges the phone and HD apps across more devices, it could simplify app discovery and improve the out-of-the-box experience for tablet users.
What this means for buyers
If you own a Xiaomi Pad, check the Play Store or your app update channel for a progressive Bilibili rollout after version 9.0; the improved tablet layouts may arrive without needing a separate HD client. Buyers considering a tablet primarily for media apps should watch for broader availability: wider rollout would reduce the fragmentation that has long made Android tablet app experiences inconsistent compared with tablets that receive first-party tablet optimizations.
Sources and methodology
This article is based on reporting from XiaomiTime, with PhonesGATE editorial context and buyer-focused analysis.