Xiaomi is preparing an important fix for one of the most frustrating bugs reported by HyperOS 3 users in recent weeks — the random screen locking issue. Many Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO users complained that their device suddenly locks itself when trying to open certain apps, interrupting normal usage and creating a lot of annoyance.
This problem appeared on multiple models running early HyperOS 3 builds, especially those enrolled in beta and partial-release phases. Since HyperOS 3 has been rolling out rapidly across different regions and devices, some models encountered unexpected issues like overheating, performance drops, and UI glitches — but the auto-locking bug was one of the most widely reported.
What Exactly Was the Bug?
The issue caused the phone to instantly lock the screen when users tried to open apps, switch between apps, or access certain UI elements. This behavior was not linked to screen timeout settings or accidental touches — it was simply a system-level glitch inside early HyperOS 3 builds.
Users from different models — including devices like the POCO F7, POCO X7 Pro, and Xiaomi 14 series — reported this bug. Xiaomi acknowledged these reports internally and confirmed that the issue has been caused by a faulty system process inside HyperOS 3 animations and security layer.
Xiaomi Confirms Fix Coming in the Next Update
Xiaomi has officially confirmed that the upcoming HyperOS 3 updates will include a permanent fix for this screen locking issue.
This fix will arrive as part of the new November and December HyperOS 3 builds, which Xiaomi has already been preparing across regions. In this chat, we have covered how HyperOS 3 builds for many devices — including POCO F7, POCO X7 Pro, Redmi Note 14 Pro+, Xiaomi 15 series, and more — have been spotted on Xiaomi’s servers. These builds include:
- New bug fixes
- Stability improvements
- Better battery management
- Updated animations
- Performance optimisations
With Xiaomi’s broad HyperOS 3 rollout almost complete for first-batch devices, improvements and refinements like this bug fix are now being prioritized.
This is great news for HyperOS users who faced this irritating issue. Once the new update arrives on your device, you should see:
- No more random auto-locking
- Smoother app opening
- Improved UI stability
As always, Xiaomi will release the update first to testers and Mi Pilot users, followed by partial release, and finally the full public rollout.
Keep checking Settings → About Phone → Updater on your Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO device — the fix is coming soon, and we will update you immediately when the stable version goes live.
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