[Update: Sept. 10] Xiaomi MIUI 12.5 update bugs, problems, & issues tracker: Here's the current status

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story…

Original story (published on May 29, 2021) follows:

Last year has to be one of the busiest ever for the devs behind MIUI, so much so that two major versions got worked upon simultaneously. The outcome of this is the highly sophisticated Android skin MIUI 12.5 has turned out to be.

However, while feature additions have indeed kept the MIUI development team quite busy, little attention has been given to optimization and stability. This was crucial for a piece of software as heavy and resource-demanding as MIUI.

The oversight has resulted in an extremely laggy software experience that is indiscriminate to the price range a device lies in, combined with long-existing bugs screaming for attention.

To give an insight into how bad the situation has been lately, we recently highlighted how a community moderator recommended staying on Android 10 until Xiaomi solved the stability issues plaguing Android 11.

Yep, things have definitely worsened with the onset of Android 11, so much so, that Xiaomi had to issue an apology combined with the reason behind Android 11-based MIUI 12’s stability woes.

Still, even in the light of all this criticism, MIUI continues to have a tight grip over a massive fan following that track’s MIUI’s every avant-garde feature, combined with dedicated developer communities keen on enhancing the MIUI experience.

Xiaomi sure has a lot of patchwork to be done before MIUI is elevated to the near-perfect status.

Thankfully, there’s now growing evidence that the Chinese OEM is indeed upholding its promise to do better. A new list recently showed up comprised of an array of bug-fixes to be done with future MIUI 12.5 beta updates.

This is combined with the claims of MIUI 12.5 to bring along significant improvements in fluidity by prioritizing gesture rendering, and reducing CPU usage and power consumption by 22% and 15% respectively.

Xiaomi has one last shot at redemption and a lot riding on with the MIUI 12.5 update. Hopefully, it won’t screw up this time.

That said, bugs are the essence of any software and MIUI 12.5 is obviously no different. As more and more devices are added to the ever-growing list of devices running the update, one can expect new bugs to pop up as well.

We will keep track of such bugs and issues reported by MIUI 12.5 users and update this article regularly to reflect them.

06:30 pm (IST): Petition requesting better MIUI 12.5 support for global devices and pushing for the return for MIUI stock apps along with better optimization has gotten over 7000 signatures. Head here to read Xiaomi’s response.

01:59 pm (IST): There have been several complaints of a persistent media playback notification bug following the MIUI 12.5 update on a bunch of devices and here’s all you need to know.

01:22 pm (IST): A fix is now in the works for the gap issue that arises when the media notification is dismissed. More details here.

01:49 pm (IST): A user has shared a possible solution for the media player notification gap issue. To know more, head here.

04:09 pm (IST): The Poco X3 Pro reportedly suffers from lag issues despite having a flagship processor, even on MIUI 12.5, and here’s all you need to know about it.

04:00 pm (IST): Xiaomi Mi Note 10 users have been complaining about lag issues ever since MIUI 12.5 update based on Android 11 made an appearance for the device. Thankfully, the dev team seems to be up to something to resolve the problem.

05:40 pm (IST): A few Xiaomi Mi 11 users running MIUI 12.5 have complained about cast connectivity issues, but they’re set to get rectified soon as per forum mod.

02:40 pm (IST): Several Xiaomi devices are facing an issue where the screen is always on/off when receiving notifications and another where incoming calls appear as unknown numbers.

The MIUI Weekly Bug Report has acknowledged them.

12:26 pm (IST): A few Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro users have complained of battery drain issues following the MIUI 12.5 update but an official acknowledgment remains to be seen.

02:48 pm (IST): For a few users, the Poco F3 reportedly suffers from Wi-Fi issues where it fails to connect or throws a “This Wi-Fi has no access to the internet error”. A Xiaomi executive hasn’t ruled out that it’s a bug.

01:37 pm (IST): The Poco X3 Pro has some serious touch issues on MIUI 12.5 but Xiaomi is apparently already working on a fix. Head here for details.

11:24 pm (IST): The Poco F3 has received a new MIUI 12.5 update that fixes the flashing notification problem. It also carries the May security patch. To download, head here.

01:02 pm (IST): The Xiaomi Mi 10 suffers from an issue where the 5G option is missing. Thankfully, the latest edition of the MIUI Weekly Bug Report says that it will be fixed with the next OTA.

12:50 pm (IST): A few Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro users have stated that the MIUI 12.5 update has reduced lag on their device greatly. Hence, if you are having to deal with stutters, just wait for the soon-to-release update!

12:22 pm (IST): In case you’re wondering why the ‘Others’ category is eating up so much of your storage on MIUI 12.5, like it has done for several users, then you will want to refer to this post to help free up all of that space.

05:59 pm (IST): Several Xiaomi and Poco device owners have complained that the 3-finger screenshot gesture has stopped working following Android 11 and MIUI 12.5 updates. Details here.

02:47 pm (IST): Several Xiaomi and Poco device owners have complained that the force dark mode is glitchy on the Facebook app to which a mod has replied that the issue can’t be fixed by Xiaomi since it’s a Facebook problem.

01:47 pm (IST): Turns out Facebook isn’t the only one affected by dark mode problems as a forum mod has now confirmed that Snapchat is unsupported with the mode as well.

12:00 pm (IST): Some users have complained about the missing Smart Lock feature that is found on stock Android. A community mod confirms that it may have been removed.

02:40 pm (IST): If mobile data is not working for you on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S, then know that Xiaomi has acknowledged it with their latest Weekly Bug Report.

12:11 pm (IST): The latest Poco MIUI Weekly Bug Report says that the Poco X3 Pro ghost touch issues will be fixed with an upcoming update. The report also discusses some other commonly faced issues. More details can be found here.

04:41 pm (IST): Poco F3 (Xiaomi Mi 11X) missing details on calls due to which users are unable to answer them and notifications delay issues get acknowledged. Details can be found here.

05:52 pm (IST): The latest edition of the MIUI Weekly Bug Report now acknowledges an issue on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max that led to a prompt saying “Storage is not enough” when taking screenshots.

07:21 pm (IST): The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro has received a feature through which Widevine L1, that broke following MIUI 12.5 update, can be restored. Will other devices get it too? Read on to find out.

01:42 pm (IST): A Mi Community contributor recently made a post about app icons not loading in the apps list within the Settings app on MIUI 12.5. The issue was escalated by the MIUI beta testing team.

02:52 pm (IST): Some MIUI 12.5 users report that games like COD Mobile and PUBG get stuck, crash, and have loading issues, but a community mod says that a fix is already in the works. Details here.

02:14 pm (IST): Several users on MIUI 12.5 have reported that Instagram does not let them upload stories longer than 15 seconds. While the issue does seem to be app-related, a Mi Community mod says that it has been escalated.

04:20 pm (IST): Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro users have been complaining about lag, slow charging, low volume, and Wi-Fi issues following the MIUI 12.5 update. Here’s all you need to know.

01:16 pm (IST): The MIUI 12.5 update has resulted in app crash issues for some Xiaomi Mi 10T users and a community mod has shared the following workaround.

If you have the automatic cloud backup on, switch it off and restart your device. Please test this once.
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11:33 am (IST): Some Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro users have complained about battery drain and mic issues on calls following the MIUI 12.5 update. A community moderator recommended performing a factory reset in case of problems like these.

Poco Launcher issues like broken animations and navigation gesture lag have still not been fixed with MIUI 12.5 but a mod now says that a fix is in the works.

We previously highlighted how several Poco F3 users reported trouble with picking up calls due to delayed call notifications on MIUI 12.5. But it now seems that the issue is widespread and is affecting other devices as well.

1. A few users have complained about touch screen responsiveness issues on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro indicating that something is indeed up. However, there’s still no sign of any official acknowledgment.

2. The Mi Scanner and Compass apps have reportedly stopped working on multiple devices including Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro and Mi 9T Pro following MIUI 12.5. But it has now been acknowledged.

1. In case you’re missing background blur in folders and the option to take partial screenshots on MIUI 12.5 or MIUI 12, there is a way to add them back.

2. Many MIUI 12.5 users have complained of dark mode compatibility issues with apps like Messenger and Snapchat but there’s a workaround.

01:59 pm (IST): A few Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G users have complained that their Control Center slides down annoyingly slow and is quite laggy on MIUI 12.5. There hasn’t been an official acknowledgment yet.

12:59 pm (IST): A few Xiaomi Mi 10T users are now reporting that they’re unable to crop images properly from the MIUI Gallery editor. There hasn’t been any official acknowledgment for the same yet.

12:48 pm (IST): One of Xiaomi’s official Weibo handles has posted this week’s major developments related to MIUI 12.5. The post says that the dark mode on MIUI 12.5 will be further optimized.

01:11 pm (IST): Some Redmi Note 10 Pro Max users have reported that their calls aren’t connecting sometimes on MIUI 12.5. There’s also an issue of audio fluctuating on Netflix and Spotify. An official acknowledgment remains to be seen.

02:59 pm (IST): A couple of Redmi Note 10 5G users have reported sync issues where notifications for some apps are delayed considerably or apps don’t sync at all until they’re opened. An official acknowledgment is yet to materialize.

12:15 pm (IST): A few users with devices having high refresh rate displays have complained about Chrome lags. For this, a user has now shared an alleged fix:

Type chrome://flags/ in the chrome search bar and again search for “Android SurfaceControl”. Disable that and the 120Hz scrolling lag is gone!
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05:28 pm (IST): There has been a slew of complaints about battery drain issues (regular usage/idle) on the Redmi Note 10 Pro following the MIUI 12.5 update. The issue has now been acknowledged.

06:56 pm (IST): MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition was announced on August 10 and is promised to address most of the bugs and performance issues plaguing MIUI 12.5. To access its changelog and everything else you need to know, head here.

04:06 pm (IST): The MIUI 12.5 update has introduced a new bug where The issue is when clicking on an app icon causes it to disappear and get replaced by the outline of the icon. The issue has been acknowledged and will be rectified soon.

05:50 pm (IST): Ever encountered an update that disappeared on its own after a while? Head here to know why it happened.

02:01 pm (IST): Xiaomi has come out to acknowledge a few screen issues afflicting users of the Redmi Note 8 Pro and on the issue of touchscreen not working well, the company is advising users to have their screens replaced at official outlets as Android R does not support unofficial screens.

02:01 pm (IST): The game lag issues on the Poco X3 Pro have now been acknowledged by a Poco Community mod. For details, head here.

01:44 pm (IST): The Wi-Fi and audio level fluctuating issues on the Redmi Note 8 Pro have now been acknowledged. Head here for details.

11:53 am (IST): The Redmi Note 10 battery drain issues have been acknowledged and been reported to the concerned, as per a community moderator. It is unclear though if the said issue is present on MIUI 12 or MIUI 12.5. Head here to know more.

05:16 pm (IST): If your home screen icons keep disappearing on MIUI 12.5/MIUI 12, you will be relieved to know that the issue has been acknowledged. Head here for details.

02:28 pm (IST): Quite a few Redmi K20 Pro users on MIUI 12.5 stable have reported battery drain issues or reduced battery backup. A fix for the issue is not yet in sight.

12:39 pm (IST): The MIUI 12.5 stable update is lacking a feature namely “notifications of background behavior” that Xiaomi had advertised back around MIUI 12’s release date. It was expected to have arrived by now but there’s still no sign. Thankfully, there’s an alternative app for the same that you can try.

01:24 pm (IST): The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite suffers from screen flickering issues that began following a recent software update. The problem has been reported to the concerned team:

Thanks for reaching here in MIUI sub forum. Sorry for the inconvenience. This issue is already reported, wait for future updates.
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06:15 pm (IST): A mod says that the floating window feature has been disabled temporarily following the MIUI 12.5 update on Poco X3 NFC and other devices. Head here to know more.

01:35 pm (IST): The second space feature on Redmi Note 10 Pro keeps closing as per some users, possibly due to RAM management issues. There is still no sign of an acknowledgment yet. However, you can head over to this thread to highlight your issue.

11:29 am (IST): The Mobile Legends no response issue on the Redmi Note 9, calendar not showing any events on the Redmi 8A Pro, reboot issue on the Redmi Note 10 5G, and screen blinking while playing video on the Redmi 9T have now been acknowledged with the latest MIUI Weekly Bug Report. Head here for complete details.

12:13 am (IST): Some Poco X3 users are currently experiencing an issue where they get an update notification for MIUI 12.5 but clicking on it shows that they have no updates.

The solution for this is rather simple though. Just head over to Settings > About phone > MIUI version > Settings > Receive updates early.

07:13 pm (IST): Poco device owners have complained about a wallpaper zoom/stretch issue on their home screen and Xiaomi users are facing a related problem. Thankfully, a fix is in the works. More details here.

02:13 pm (IST): Multiple users have complained that the blur on their Control Center does not work sometimes and that it stays transparent. The issue has been present since the MIUI 12 days and MIUI 12.5 reportedly hasn’t helped.

03:00 pm (IST): A few Black Shark 3 Pro users have complained that they’re facing performance issues and battery drains along with ‘bad color schemes’ following the MIUI 12.5. Unfortunately, there is no fix in sight.

Thus, the only possible workaround is performing a factory reset.

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