Emir BardakçıThe update to Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3 fixes an odd bug that has plagued many users: the random locking of the screen when trying to access apps that are locked. This bug causes devices to lock immediately after opening some applications. Users have complained about this, and Xiaomi has confirmed that it will fix the bug in the next update to maintain smoothness and consistency in the user experience.
The Bug: Unexpected Lock Screen Activation
It came up when users tried to launch an application that they had set the app lock on. Instead of just going right into the app, the screen would suddenly redirect them to the lock screen, which once again required the users to unlock their devices. This kept happening over and over again, disrupting daily usage, particularly for users who frequently opened locked apps.
This bug frustrated many, especially when users had to access important apps for banking, messaging, or social media. When they’d unlock their devices, the screen would almost immediately lock again. The issue did not appear on every device but spread rapidly across many users for Xiaomi to notice.
Xiaomi’s Response and Update Plan
Xiaomi responded to the bug by releasing an official statement promising that it would fix the issue in the next update of the HyperOS 3. The company said that the upcoming update will fix the bug by stabilizing the app lock feature; accordingly, the apps should get unlocked without triggering unnecessary screen locks. This shall give a seamless experience to the users who primarily use app locking for privacy and security reasons.
What’s Next for HyperOS 3 Users?
The fix for this bug is expected to hit users soon, as promised by the company. It only requires users to install the update once it’s available. Xiaomi has been very responsive regarding user feedback; it constantly works to tweak HyperOS to deliver improved performance and user satisfaction.
If you are facing this problem, watch out for your updates in the coming weeks. This bug fix is part of Xiaomi’s ongoing efforts to improve the stability and usability of HyperOS 3.
When do we get any new update Thanks
The Lock 🔒 App functions aren’t working.
My apps are accessible for all to see. I’m already hacked and bought my Redmi 15c 2 weeks ago
I did receive my Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro with HyperOS2. I did activate the applock. Did not happen to use it although I had it active for many apps, besides others for “settings”. I then updated to HyperOS3.0.3.0.
By mistake (dry finger) I had the trouble to unlock the phone for three times. There the “applock” came up asking me for the pattern. The pattern was given but everytime I would try to unlock the screen turned immediately to “unlock”. I would reboot the phone, give my master password, unlock it, all to land again in the applock page (which is a nonsense, because a user that has previously unlocked the phone via password should be the legitimate owner..but the protection was really efficient so to say. I had eventually to factory reset the phone loosing all data and set up from scratch. The tech service of Xiaomi gave me that solution by the way. Fortunately I had a backup. So my advice would be to use the app of a third party for applock, and especially to deactivate applock before upgrading to HyperOS3 to not incurr into issues. Otherwise the phone is nice now, (needed day to unbloat though). This is actually the first time I ran into a disrupting disfunction with Xiaomi. Currently searching for a substitute app for applocking.
Same issue here. if app lock has ever been turned on , even if it is now turned off, that app has become locked.
Xiaomi Redmi note 14 pro (UK)