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Original story (published on May 29, 2020) follows:

Xiaomi announced the MIUI 12 global update on May 19 and quickly started rolling out the “beta stable” version to a handful of handsets that include the Mi 9, Mi 9T, and Mi 9T Pro.

More devices are expected to receive the stable update in the coming weeks beginning June all the way to July, which is when phase 2 of the rollout will begin.

As with any new software, the MIUI 12 global update isn’t perfect. Sure, there is plenty of stuff that Xiaomi seems to have gotten right, but there are also a good number of bugs that you’ll have to deal with along the way.

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Here, we will keep track of these bugs and other issues reported by users of the global MIUI 12. The article will be updated regularly to reflect the latest bugs discovered in the software (NOTE: The bug table has been moved to the bottom of this story).

New updates will be added in the section below

Update 1 (July 14)

Xiaomi has fully addressed some of the bugs above, among them the Super Wallpaper download issue, Mi Account sign out bug, inability to turn off find device feature, and more. The full details are captured here.

Update 2 (July 29)

Xiaomi has now released reports on many new bugs that have been unearthed on devices running MIUI 12 or MIUI 11. These bugs include the earphone’s mic not working, rebooting issues, P-sensor issues, gesture-navigation problems and more. Check out the full story along with all the bug reports here.

Update 3 (August 5)

Xiaomi Mi 9T users are now reporting about a bug that results in the notification panel or status bar displaying black text on top of the dark background when dark mode is enabled. This bug appeared after installing the MIUI 12 update. Check out the full story here.

Update 4 (August 6)

The Poco F2 Pro units in Europe and Indonesia are beginning to receive a new software update which brings fixes for the floating window bug and the unresponsive touch issue. It’s rolling out as version 12.0.2.0.QJKIDXM in Indonesia and version 12.0.2.0.QJKEUXM in Europe. See the full story here.

Update 5 (August 14)

Xiaomi has now released the MIUI 12 China Beta ROM with the software version of 20.8.13. The Gaussian blur not appearing in the notification bar drop-down and some notification icons not being displayed in the native style are now fixed. The fixes will soon be added to the stable channel as well.

Update 6 (August 17)

A new bug on the Redmi Note 8 Pro which automatically caches files created by the clear app has been reported. Further, the bug which resets the shortcuts in the control; center after changing the theme on the Poco F1 has been reported as well according to Xiaomi’s official bug tracker.

Update 7 (August 20)

Many new bugs have been reported on the Poco F1 including the bug which crashes the screen recorder and the refresh rate issue on the Poco Launcher. As usual, we will post an update if and when these bugs are fixed.

Update 8 (September 03)

IST: 01:48 pm: Xiaomi has recently postponed the MIUI 12 beta update for the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 7 citing stability issues and users may need to wait a little longer for the update to arrive. Read the full coverage here.

IST: 01:55 pm: Some of the users have reported issues that recently emerged on the MIUI 12. A group of users reported that they are unable to find ‘Sync’ option on their devices’ Control Center.

Another section of users running MIUI 12 on their Poco F2 Pro reported that the Control Centre does not have a blurred background due to which the quick toggles appear as an overlay on top of the display. A Mi Community forum mod acknowledged the issue and confirmed that they are looking into the issue. Read the full story here.

IST: 02:04 pm: Redmi Note 8 Pro users running the MIUI 12 are facing the issue wherein Sync toggle is missing form the notification shade which is a known issue now. The problem has been acknowledged by a Device team member at the Mi community.

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Update 9 (September 11)

IST 01:05 pm: The battery drain issue on Mi 9T devices – an issue that was originally reported after the Android 10 update (with MIUI 11) – is now being called a known issue even in the MIUI 12 update. Complete coverage here.

IST 01:55 pm: Poco F1 users have been reporting bugs/issues after installing MIUI 12, and it’s now coming to light that the problems will be addressed (hopefully soon). Also, the banned Chinese apps have been taken away from MIUI 12 for the Poco F1 users too. Here‘s the complete story.

Update 10 (September 14)

IST 06:47 pm: Apparently, the new MIUI 12 update for the Mi MIX 3 5G has disabled 5G support on the device according to some users. At present, Xiaomi has not yet responded to the issue. Catch all the details here

Update 11 (September 16)

IST 12:58 pm: Redmi Note 8 Pro users are reporting that the Storage Details page isn’t loading on their devices after the MIUI 12 update. And in response to one user, a mod stated that this is a known issue and a fix should arrive in a future update.

Update 12 (September 23)

IST 02:45 pm: A few users have noticed that the Super Wallpapers are not available on the Mi MIX 5G after installing the MIUI 12 update even though the device is officially eligible for it. In response, a moderator says that the Themes app may need an update.

Let me check with the team. It is expected to get Super Wallpapers in Mi MIX 3 series, so may neee an update for Themes. Will check and update you.

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Update 13 (September 25)

10:10 am (IST): It seems that the MIUI 12 update has broken the dark mode functionality on the Google Assistant on several Xiaomi phones. As per a mod, a fix for the issue is already in the works and it should be available in upcoming builds. More details here.

03:22 pm (IST): Xiaomi is collecting user feedback via a survey in which it’s also asking users which features from the MIUI 12 China ROM do they want to see on the Global ROM. With the survey, Xiaomi intends to collect feedback from users to fix bugs and other issues as well. More details here.

04:06 pm (IST): A Redmi Note 7 Pro user has taken to Twitter to report that option to disable the notification shade on the lockscreen on MIUI 12 does not work. In response, Redmi India Support on Twitter says that a fix is coming in upcoming updates.

Update 14 (September 28)

02:16 pm (IST): Xiaomi has addressed some bugs and issues found on the Mi 10 Lite 5G, Redmi Note 9 Pro/9S, and Redmi 8A Dual/Pro in a new post on its community page. While some issues seem to have been fixed, others are yet to be resolved. See all the details here.

Update 15 (September 30)

10:21 am (IST): Apparently, the MIUI 12 beta version 20.9.29 for the Redmi Note 7 was suspended due to a bug which prevented the phone from booting after installing the update. See the full story here.

Update 16 (October 1)

07:52 pm (IST): In case you have been experiencing a somewhat laggy UI experience since upgrading to MIUI 12, well, check out these tips on how to improve the speed and fluidity of your phone.

Update 17 (October 2)

01:24 pm (IST): While Xiaomi’s MIUI 12 update brings a ton of new featrues including a revamped Always on Display experience, many users are now facing certain issues with the AOD on their devices. More details here.

Update 18 (October 3)

01:33 pm (IST): Poco is yet to release the promised Poco Launcher 3.0 update and many users are frustrated. Some are going as far as to ask Xiaomi to replace the Poco launcher for the MIUI 12 system launcher on the Redmi K20 series due to existing bugs. Full story here.

Update 19 (October 07)

06:33 pm (IST): Many users have noticed that they aren’t able to add a space while entering a contact’s name in the default contacts app on their devices running MIUI 12. See more details and a workaround here.

Update 20 (October 15)

01:50 pm (IST): Apparently, the latest MIUI 12 update has still not fixed the overheating issue when recording 4K video on the device. Further, users are reporting a few other bugs. Head here to know more.

02:16 pm (IST): The proximity sensor issue on the Mi Note 10 is currently being looked into according to a Mi Community mod. It is still present with the latest MIUI 12.0.2.0 build. Head here to know more.

07:16 pm (IST): A new MIUI 12-based update (V12.0.4.0.QCDRUXM) for the Redmi 9A in Russia brings a fix for the bug which resulted in the device making a noise when the screen was turned off. It also brings the September patch.

Update 21 (October 16)

01:59 pm (IST): The MIUI 12 update for the Poco F1 recently began rolling out on a wider scale. Along with the new features, it brings a few bugs and issues as well. Head here to check out a list of them.

Update 22 (October 17)

05:57 pm (IST): The stable MIUI 12 update is currently rolling out for the Russian variant of the Redmi Note 9S. Apart from all the new features, the update also brings a few bugfixes.

For starters, the bug which resulted in the home screen going black or flashing after unlocking the device is now fixed. Further, the disappearing UI elements when making a call have also been addressed.

Update 23 (October 19)

01:31 pm (IST): New user reports suggest that the MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 8 Pro has caused the battery to begin draining excessively. A fix for the problem is already in the works. More details here.

05:35 pm (IST): The MIUI beta version 20.10.19 has brought some optimizations for the Super Wallpapers feature on Xiaomi phones. It is meant to improve the performance of the 3D Live Wallpapers and it’s likely that we will get to see the improvements in upcoming stable MIUI 12 updates as well.

Update 24 (October 20)

01:56 pm (IST): Xiaomi has released a new MIUI 12 stable beta update for the EEA variant of the Redmi Note 7.

This update brings a few bug fixes and optimizations such as a fix for the bug which caused the custom signature to disappear from on the Lock screen. See the full changelog and download the update here.

04:03 pm (IST): Xiaomi has rolled out a new update for the European variant of the Redmi 9A as version 12.0.7.0.QCDEUXM. The changelog suggests that it fixes the bug which caused a random noise when the screen was turned off.

[Control center]
– Optimization: Control center layout in landscape mode
[System]
– Fix: Noise could be heard when the screen was turned off in some cases
– Updated Android Security Patch to September 2020. Increased system security. (Source)

07:53 pm (IST): Poco F2 Pro users are reporting that the Wi-Fi isn’t stable on their devices. The issue seems to have surfaced only after the MIUI 12 update. Thankfully, a mod says that the developers are already aware of the problem. Check out all the details here.

Update 25 (October 21)

12:21 pm (IST): In its latest Weekly Bug Report, Xiaomi has shed some light on bugs and issues found on devices running MIUI 12. For starters, the bug which results in inaudible voice during calls is still present on the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Note 9S after the MIUI 12 update.

Further, Mi 10 Lite 5G users are also experiencing issues while making calls with the 12.0.2.0.QJIEUXM firmware. Head here to see all the details.

Update 26 (October 23)

02:20 pm (IST): Many users who have upgraded their devices with Xiaomi’s MIUI 12 skin are reporting of heavy battery draining issues. According to a mod’s comment, it is a known issue and a fix can be expected with upcoming updates. More details here.

Update 27 (October 24)

11:55 am (IST): Xiaomi has started rolling out the MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 9S in Europe. With it, the company has also addressed several bugs and issues on the device such as the bug which caused the UI elements to disappear in the call screen.

Further, has also fixed the bug which prevented the custom signature from appearing on the lockscreen amongst others. Check out the complete changelog here.

12:00 pm (IST): New MIUI 12-based updates are rolling out for the Xiaomi Mi 9T and Redmi K20 along with a few other Xiaomi phones which fix the Control Center landscape mode issue on the devices. Full story here.

06:08 pm (IST): The latest MIUI 12 beta update in China brings fixes for the Android 11 compatibility issues for the Mi Music app and the Super Wallpapers issue which results in the wallpapers being stuck at times.

We expect that the same fixes will arrive for devices on the Global ROM as well. To know more details, head here.

Update 28 (October 26)

01:53 pm (IST): Xiaomi has rolled out the MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 9 Pro in Indonesia. This update brings a few fixes as well including a fix for the Status Bar which wasn’t displayed correctly with color inversion turned on. Full changelog and details here.

05:29 pm (IST): The latest MIUI 12 beta version 20.10.26 which has been released in China fixes the video file scanning problem, crashing issue after adding private files, and more. See all the details here.

Update 29 (October 27)

05:51 pm (IST): The stable MIUI 12 update has begun rolling out for the global variants of the Redmi Note 9S. The new software also brings a few bug fixes such as a fix for the missing UI elements for accepting calls. Check out the full changelog and download it here.

06:15 pm (IST): Xiaomi has also released the MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 9 Pro in Russia as version 12.0.1.0.QJZRUXM. It brings the same fixes that came with the update in Indonesia. More details here.

Update 30 (October 29)

12:17 pm (IST): Xiaomi has now published the second installment of the MIUI 12 Global ROM bug tracker in which it has listed all the bugs that have been reported to the developers so far. See the full coverage here and check out the reported bugs in the tracker below.

05:39 pm (IST): In its lastest Weekly Bug report, Xiaomi has addressed several bugs and issues that are present across different versions of MIUI 12 and certain device-specific issues too. Check out all the details here.

Update 31 (October 30)

05:09 pm (IST): The latest update for the MIUI System Launcher brings with it a few fixes. For starters, the bug which resulted in occasional crashes when using gestures has now been fixed. See more details here.

05:10 pm (IST): Xiaomi has begun rolling out the stable MIUI 12 update for the global variants of the Redmi Note 7. With it, the company has also fixed black homescreen issue after unlocking the device. More on this here.

Update 32 (October 31)

04:51 pm (IST): After installing the MIUI 12 update, Redmi Note 8T users have noticed that the option to enable or disable the full-screen indicator is now missing from the settings. Head here to know more about the problem.

Update 33 (November 03)

07:25 pm (IST): Apparently, the latest MIUI 12 beta 20.11.3 update brings a fix for the ‘notification management’. It’s possible that this update addresses the notification issues found on devices such as the Mi 9T, Redmi Note 9S, and Poco F1.

Update 34 (November 04)

10:19 am (IST): The MIUI 12 beta update 20.11.2 adds a new bug reporting feature, setting animation, and even fixes screen recording issues. Therefore, users can easily send bug reports to Xiaomi with a few taps. Full story here.

12:27 pm (IST): Apparently, many users aren’t able to update system applications such as the Messaging and Xiaomi Health apps while a few aren’t able to download software updates as well. The issue seems to be pinned down to a server-side error. Full coverage here.

Update 35 (November 05)

04:58 pm (IST): Several Redmi Note 8 users with the global variants running on MIUI 11.0.11 aren’t able to install the latest MIUI 12 update on their devices. Fortunately, the issue will be fixed soon according to a Xiaomi mod. More details here.

Update 36 (November 06)

03:33 pm (IST): Xiaomi has suspended the MIUI 12 beta update for the Mi CC9 Pro and Mi 9T due to the low audio quality issue from the speaker. The problem should be addressed in the beta channel soon in China, however, it’s not clear when the fix would make its way to the global ROM.

Update 37 (November 10)

02:56 pm (IST): The YouTube application has been removed from the MIUI 12 App Vault on the Poco F1 (Pocophone F1) citing bugs and issues. It’s not clear when and if Xiaomi will reintroduce the feature. Full story here.

Update 38 (November 11)

12:15 pm (IST): If you were noticing any lag while capturing images after installing the MIUI 12 update on your Redmi K20, it’s possible that the culprit behind it is the camera watermark feature.

Xiaomi has disabled the feature by default on the Redmi K20 with the latest MIUI 12 closed beta update in order to improve the image processing speed. It’s likely that a future update to the global ROM will bring the change as well. Head here to know more.

Update 39 (November 12)

06:48 pm (IST): Xiaomi has rolled out the stable MIUI 12 update for the global variants of the Mi 8 Pro. Apart from the obvious MIUI 12 features, it also brings fixes for various bugs and issues. Head here to see the complete changelog.

Update 40 (November 13)

10:12 am (IST): Xiaomi device users with MIUI 12 installed are reporting that they aren’t able to use the Mi Health app since it does not show up in the app drawer. Apparently, users have to switch the region on their device in order to get it to work. Full story here.

Update 41 (November 16)

10:53 am (IST): Xiaomi and Poco smartphone users in India with an Airtel connection are reporting that their devices are crashing and going into a continuous bootloop. Airtel and Xiaomi have both acknowledged the issue and should fix it soon. Full story here.

11:23 am (IST): The OEM has taken to the Mi Community to reveal a list of bugs and their status for the Poco X3, Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi Note 7, and other devices running on MIUI 12. More details here.

04:35 pm (IST): The MIUI 12 closed beta update version 20.11.10 has fixed the “File management stopped running” problem which was introduced with the previous 20.11.9 update as per the release notes.

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Update 42 (November 17)

10:27 am (IST): Redmi Note 9 Pro users with European units are confused as to why they can’t access the App Vault in MIUI 12 and others are also reporting of proximity sensor and Widevine issues. Full story here.

10:36 am (IST): In its latest MIUI Weekly Bug Report, Xiaomi has shed some light on some of the most common bugs and issues reported by users on devices such as the Redmi Note 9, Poco X3, Mi A2 Lite, and Redmi Note 9 Pro. Check out the full story here.

Update 43 (November 20)

10:17 am (IST): Xiaomi Mi 10, Mi 9 Lite and Mi 9T Pro/Redmi K20 Pro users are reportedly encountering a “flashing back when opening life yellow pages” bug. The issue is currently under investigation. Head here for more details.

06:05 pm (IST): Apparently, the MIUI 12 bug which prevented users from scrolling through widgets on the homescreen has now been fixed on multiple devices according to user comments on a Reddit thread.

Thanks for the tip, Eduards Vāvere!

Update 44 (November 21)

06:45 pm (IST): Apparently, MIUI 12 does not play well with third-party launchers. Certain issues seem to have been around since the new skin was released and are yet to be fixed. One such example has been shared by a user on Reddit.

MIUI12 update Broke my Nova setting. Wifi icon, time and other Notification bar items at top stays black regardless if i turn them on or off in Nova setting. Only way to turn them white is by turning off dark mode in phone settings. Made me just hide the notification bar using nova settings smh
byu/SuLayne inXiaomi

06:55 pm (IST): As per a new report, it seems that the latest MIUI 12 version 12.2.1.0 update for the Mi 10 series and Redmi K30 Pro as well as Redmi K30 Pro Zoom edition has brought over many bugs to the devices.

According to users, they aren’t able to connect to the internet via the second SIM, the touch response goes haywire when charging, the frame rates drop considerably while gaming, and more. Further, Xiaomi’s support site has also warned users not to install the update.

Update 45 (November 24)

10:51 am (IST): Xiaomi users on MIUI 12 and MIUI 11 are encountering a bug which results in the “Security keeps stopping” error message. Head here to know more about it and how it may be fixed.

04:59 pm (IST): The stable MIUI 12 update for the global variants of the Redmi Note 8 appears to have begun rolling out once again. Users are reporting that the update is now available via OTA as version 12.0.2.0.QCOMIXM. Full story here.

Update 46 (November 28)

02:00 pm (IST): Xiaomi has addressed several bugs found on devices such as the Redmi Note 7, Redmi 6 Pro, Poco X3, and others in the latest MIUI 12 bug report. Head here to see all the details.

Update 47 (December 01)

10:05 am (IST): Many users with devices running MIUI 12 are reporting that third-party launchers such as Nova launcher and others don’t play well with MIUI 12. Head here for the full story.

Update 48 (December 02)

03:25 pm (IST): Poco F1 users have begun reporting that they are facing issues while trying to view content on Amazon Prime Video. As per reports, a Video unavailable message pops up when trying to play videos. Head here for the full story.

Update 49 (December 05)

06:45 pm (IST): In its latest MIUI weekly bug report, Xiaomi has addressed a number of issues including swipe up gesture, Security app, hang call/turn on speakerphone issues, and more. Head here to see our coverage on the matter.

Update 50 (December 11)

06:30 pm (IST): Volume 36 of the weekly bug report is now out and Xiaomi has shared details about bugs and issues on devices such as the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Note 9S amongst others. Head here for the full story.

Update 51 (December 15)

10:30 am (IST): Xiaomi has released a statement in which it has addressed the random rebooting issue on the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9S. Head here for the full story.

06:50 pm (IST): Some Poco X3 NFC users are claiming that they are facing issues while using the camera app on the device as it fails to focus and freezes often. Check out our detailed coverage here.

Update 52 (December 22)

10:17 am (IST): Xiaomi has released the stable MIUI 12 update for the global Redmi 8 variant as version 12.0.1.0.QCNMIXM. The update also fixes an issue which caused the home screen to go black and start flashing at times when the device was unlocked. Head over here for more details.

Update 53 (December 25)

04:53 pm (IST): Multiple users have been reporting that YouTube and Instagram keep crashing on their Xiaomi devices. An update with bug fixes is coming soon. Full coverage here.

Update 54 (December 26)

11:20 am (IST): Amazon Prime HD streaming is reportedly not working on multiple Xiaomi devices even with the Widevine L1 certification. This is a known bug and a fix is in the works. Full coverage here.

Update 55 (December 29)

10:54 am (IST): A recent MIUI 12 update for the European Redmi Note 8 Pro units is causing the device to enter bootloop. The issue has been acknowledged by the OEM and a fix is expected to arrive in the near future. Check out the full story here.

Update 56 (December 31)

05:48 pm (IST): A long-term Bluetooth connectivity issue affecting Redmi Note 8 is already known to developers, which means a fix can be expected in a future MIUI 12 update. See full story here.

Update 57 (January 13, 2021)

06:30 pm (IST): Some MIUI 12 users are reporting that the Gaussian blur effect is no more after recent updates, but a forum mod notes that it might be re-enabled in future. Details here.

Update 58 (January 15, 2021)

06:19 pm (IST): The excessive battery draining issue after the Redmi Note 8 MIUI 12 update has been reported to devs, with a fix expected soon. Details here.

Update 59 (January 18, 2021)

02:21 pm (IST): The Redmi Note 8, and possibly other devices, have a media playback bug wherein the media volume level drops with incoming notifications even while in silent mode. This untoward behavior has reportedly begun following the MIUI 12 update. Read all about it through this link.

Update 60 (January 19, 2021)

02:56 pm (IST): The issue where the notification shade wasn’t displayed correctly in Dark mode has been addressed for Redmi Note 6 Pro users with the update to MIUI 12. See details here.

Update 61 (January 28)

03:48 pm (IST): Xiaomi has pulled back the MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 5 Pro due to a bootloop issue. See details here.

Update 62 (January 29)

03:48 pm (IST): It’s been almost an year since Xiaomi rolled out a fix for the Widevine L1/L3 issue on the Redmi Note 9S but have users continued to face it. However, the issue recently received an official acknowledgment.

Update 63 (February 20)

07:43 pm (IST): The MIUI 12.1 update reportedly leads to problems with WhatsApp notifications (grouping issues, bad layout) on many Xiaomi/Poco devices. For details, head here.

Update 64 (March 12)

02:41 pm (IST): The brightness slider on MIUI 12 doesn’t work on some Mi, Redmi & Poco devices when the Control Centre is pulled all the way down. For more info, head here.

Update 65 (March 16)

03:56 pm (IST): The ‘Play video sound with screen off’ option of the Video toolbox on MIUI 12 isn’t working with YouTube for several users. More details here.

Update 66 (March 23)

02:43 pm (IST): There is still no respite from random reboots on Redmi Note 9S/Pro as the issue has seemingly carried on from MIUI 11 to MIUI 12. More details here.

Update 67 (March 27)

04:37 pm (IST): Complaints regarding lag issues on MIUI 12 and MIUI 12.5 are fairly common but there’s is actually a way to improve performance & reduce battery drain. Check it all out from here.

Update 68 (March 29)

04:52 pm (IST): Several users have reported that their Xiaomi Themes and Mi Health apps are either missing or not working but there are solutions. For more details, head here.

Update 69 (March 30)

02:48 pm (IST): Some users report that their Poco M3 is not turning on after the latest updates, but there thankfully is an official solution. For more details, head here.

Update 70 (April 06)

06:17 pm (IST): A community mod has confirmed that the MIUI 12 edge lighting feature is not working on multiple Xiaomi phones. To know more, head here.

Update 71 (April 19)

02:30 pm (IST): It seems that the MIUI Optimization toggle has gone missing on some devices following the latest MIUI 12.0.5/12.0.7 updates but there is a workaround.

Update 72 (May 05)

06:27 pm (IST): There is now a workaround available for the missing “Use new Control Center” toggle on budget devices running MIUI 12 like the Redmi Note 9.

Update 73 (May 12)

06:27 pm (IST): Several Xiaomi users have reported persistent Find Device & SIM activation notification issues on MIUI 12, but there are workarounds.

Update 74 (May 21)

06:46 pm (IST): The latest issue of the MIUI Weekly Bug Report talks about the Redmi Note 9S random reboot issue, Mi Mix 3 microphone bug, and more.

Update 75 (May 22)

02:25 pm (IST): Xiaomi Redmi 9C/Redmi 9 users have reported audio distortion/static/playback issues after returning to home screen or turning off display. For details and a workaround, head here.

Update 76 (June 01)

06:59 pm (IST): The Google Disciver feed has been reported as being extremely laggy across several devices but Poco/Xiaomi is already working on a fix.

Update 77 (June 02)

12:21 pm (IST): A moderator has now confirmed that the messaging apps notification issues will be fixed with MIUI 12.5, if your device isn’t already running it. Details here.

Update 78 (July 01)

05:21 pm (IST): Some Xiaomi and Poco device owners have complained about glitchy MIUI Control Center that gets stuck occasionally but a fix is in the works.

Update 79 (July 12)

12:38 pm (IST): Some users are reporting that the ‘Others’ category in the storage info is eating up too much storage. For a solution, head over to this link.

Update 80 (July 23)

10:55 am (IST): Several Poco M3 owners are still facing trouble turning on their devices following some OTA updates. The issue has been doing rounds for months now. More details here.

Update 81 (August 02)

06:44 pm (IST): Xiaomi had disabled MIUI 12/MIUI 12.5 Control Center blur with an update on most budget devices but there’s finally an easy way to get it back without root. Head here to know more.

Update 82 (August 05)

03:44 pm (IST): As per several reports, the Poco M3 has a Wi-Fi problem where the signal strength keeps fluctuating, disconnecting, or remains too low. Head here for details.

Update 83 (August 11)

12:28 pm (IST): A Poco M3 user observed that MIUI 12 is missing some translation strings for the Russian language on the Notifications & Control Center settings. Unfortunately, there hasn’t been any official acknowledgment yet.

Update 84 (August 12)

12:28 pm (IST): In case you’re running MIUI 12 and are facing scroll lags on Chrome on your high refresh rate Xiaomi/Poco device, just try out the following possible workaround.

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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Update 85 (August 14)

05:43 pm (IST): Multiple Xiaomi and Poco device owners have complained about disappearing MIUI 12.5/12 updates and here‘s all there’s to know.

Update 86 (August 25)

11:50 am (IST): The Redmi Note 10 battery drain issues on MIUI 12/MIUI 12.5 have been acknowledged and been reported to the concerned, as per a community moderator. Head here to know more.

05:18 pm (IST): Home screen icons keep disappearing or turning invisible on MIUI 12.5 or MIUI 12? The issue has now been acknowledged with MIUI User Experience Optimization Announcement Vol. 4.

Update 87 (August 27)

02:13 pm (IST): The Poco M3 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi strength issues have now finally been acknowledged. For details, head here.

Update 88 (August 30)

12:54 pm (IST): Xiaomi had advertised the “notifications of background behavior” feature around the time MIUI 12 was released but MIUI 12.5 is now live and there is still no sign of it. There is, however, an alternative that you can use in the meantime. Download now from here.

Update 46 (September 06)

12:26 pm (IST): The latest MIUI Weekly Bug Report talks about problems like 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, and you can read all about it from here.

Update 47 (September 07)

12:35 pm (IST): If you are stuck on MIUI 12 on your Poco X3 because the update notification for MIUI 12.5 does show up but clicking on it does nothing, you aren’t alone.

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

Update 48 (September 08)

01:06 pm (IST): Some Xiaomi device owners have complained about an issue that locks their phones completely when they attempt to use them outside of officially supported regions.

One of these unsupported regions is Cuba and it leads to a “Xiaomi policy does not permit sale or provision of the product to the territory in which you have attempted to activate it.

Please contact the retailer directly for additional information” error message.

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Unfortunately, there does not seem to be any workaround for this at the moment.

Update 49 (September 09)

02:06 pm (IST): Several users have complained about a Control Center bug that causes the blurring to not get triggered when pulling it down sometimes. There is no fix in sight as it persists even with MIUI 12.5.

[Bug] (Miui 12) The blur effect that happens while viewing notifications does not always work properly
byu/KindaSuS1368 inXiaomi

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Note: The table below is in line with Xiaomi’s official bug tracker. Therefore, details of some bugs and issues are only available as text updates above until Xiaomi updates the official tracker.

Bug description Device(s) affected MIUI 12 version Status
The background goes black when enabling floating window from the control center Mi 9, Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro V12.0.0.8 [Global], V12.0.0.11 [Global] Fixed
WhatsApp text isn’t properly showing Mi 9T V12.0.0.11 [Global] Reported
Recent Gestures not working sometimes Mi 9T V12.0.0.11 [Global] Reported
Status bar icons not visible with dark mode Mi 9 V12.0.0.8 [Global] Reported
App Notification exist even after its clicked on it/read it Mi 9, Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro V12.0.0.8 [Global], V12.0.0.11 [Global] Fixed
Bug description Device(s) affected MIUI 12 version Status
Sorted toggle gets messed up after reboot Mi 9, Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro V12.0.0.8 [Global], V12.0.0.11 [Global] Fixed
Settings crash when storage option is accessed Mi 9, Mi 9T V12.0.0.11 [Global], V12.0.0.8 [Global] Fixed
Chinese text in privacy protection settings Mi 9, Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro, Redmi K20 Pro All ROMs Fixed
No floating window options in a recent panel Mi 9T V12.0.0.11 [Global] Not an MIUI issue
Old gesture to switch apps & Google bottom bar not available for some users Mi 9T V12.0.0.11 [Global] Not an MIUI Issue [Those who are facing it, just uninstall the update of the System Launcher. For Poco Launcher users, wait for Poco Launcher update]
Bug description Device(s) affected MIUI 12 version Status
Screen flickering when unlocking with every type of lock Mi 9T V12.0.0.11 [Global] Reported
Alphabet is misaligned Mi 9 V12.0.0.11 [Global] Reported
Chinese character showing in super wallpaper Mi 9T Pro V12.0.0.8 [Global] Fixed
Devices list in Bluetooth appear in English when system language is Russian or any other. Mi 9 V12.0.0.8 [Global] Reported
AOD and Lock screen shows AM, PM while using 24hrs clock Mi 9T Pro V12.0.0.8 [Global] Reported
Bug description Device(s) affected MIUI 12 version Status
Scrolling widget in home screen brings down notification panel/control center Mi 9T Pro V12.0.0.8 [Global] Reported
Google assistant is not showing properly on dark theme Mi 9T V12.0.0.11 [Global] Fixed
System app updater page text overlapping settings button when using Portuguese language Mi 9T Pro V12.0.0.8 [Global] Reported
While using app lock, Floating window shows completely black and it cant be unlocked even after making it in full screen Mi 9T V12.0.0.11 [Global] Reported
Videos when played in floating windows shows black screen Mi 9, Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro V12.0.0.11 [Global], V12.0.0.8 [Global] Reported
Bug description Device(s) affected MIUI 12 version Status
Notification shade icons remains same on both MIUI & Android style Mi 9, Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro V12.0.0.11 [Global], V12.0.0.8 [Global] Fixed
Games in floating window cause hang Mi 9T V12.0.0.11 [Global] Reported
With MIUI Widget shortcut for Calendar doesn’t work Mi 9, Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro V12.0.0.11 [Global], V12.0.0.8 [Global] Reported
App name shows as system UI on lock screen Mi 9T V12.0.0.11 [Global] Reported
Bug description Device(s) affected MIUI 12 version Status
There’s non-uniformity in the drag down notification animations. Sometimes it opens downward and sometimes in zoom out animation Mi 9T V12.0.0.11 [Global] Reported
Incomplete translation (Portuguese language) Mi 9T V12.0.0.11 [Global] Reported
Video cant be uploaded to Instagram Mi 9T V12.0.0.11 [Global] Fixed
When dark mode is applied AOD settings show items in grey and show while box when configuring Mi 9T V12.0.0.11 [Global] Reported
System App updater always in White/Light Mi 9, Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro V12.0.0.11 [Global], V12.0.0.8 [Global] Fixed
Bug description Device(s) affected MIUI 12 version Status
Sometimes notification icon disappear and show only the background color of the application Mi 9T V12.0.0.11 [Global] Reported
Dark mode behaves weird in Facebook app and shows white screen Mi 9T V12.0.0.11 [Global] Not an MIUI issue
Translation issue English to Chinese, default system language is Chinese Mi 9T V12.0.0.11 [Global] Reported
In Recent apps screen, the navigation bar doesn’t contrast with the screen in recent app Mi 9 V12.0.0.9 [EU] Reported
When playing WhatsApp & Telegram notification shows blank floating notification Mi 9T V12.0.0.9 [EU] Reported
Bug description Device(s) affected MIUI 12 version Status
Animation missing in lock screen if notification is double tapped Mi 9T V12.0.0.11 [Global] Reported
No sound for WhatsApp notification Mi 9 V12.0.0.8 [Global] Reported
Sometimes icons don’t show properly Mi 9T V12.0.0.11 [Global] Fixed
Text overlapping issue in various apps Redmi K20 Pro V12.0.0.9 [India] Fixed
Privacy protection feature image having Chinese text Redmi K20 Pro V12.0.0.9 [India] Fixed
Bug description Device(s) affected MIUI 12 version Status
Updater app refers to Chinese mi community Mi 9, Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro, Redmi K20 Pro All ROMs Fixed
AOD Turns on with battery saver Redmi K20 Pro V12.0.0.9 [India] Fixed
Home screen super wallpaper shows on lock screen for very short time Redmi K20 Pro V12.0.0.9 [India] Reported
Reply and mark as read on notification aren’t properly aligned on grey color icon Redmi K20 Pro V12.0.0.9 [India] Under discussion
Macro and HDR doesn’t work simultaneously Mi 9 V12.0.0.8 [Global] Reported
Bug description Device(s) affected MIUI 12 version Status
Error 16 when using android auto and there are dual apps on the phone. Without dual apps it works properly Mi 9T, Redmi K20 V12.0.0.11 [Global, India] Reported
While playing a game and doing call on messenger, after the call end the audio of the game will resume on the speaker for call Mi 9T, Redmi K20 V12.0.0.11 [Global, India] Reported
Clicking on date in widget doesn’t open Calendar app Mi 9, Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro, Redmi K20, K20 Pro All ROMs Reported
Android system drain a lot of battery Mi 9T V12.0.0.11 [Global] Reported
Text overlapping issue in various apps Redmi K20 Pro V12.0.0.9 [India] Fixed
Bug description Device(s) affected MIUI 12 version Status
Device reboot automatically while using the camera app Redmi K20 Pro V12.0.0.9 [India] Reported
Notification shade issue Redmi K20 Pro V12.0.0.9 [India] Reported
Send button don’t work with floating window Mi 9T V12.0.1.0 [Global] Reported
Device watermark is incorrect Redmi Note 8 Pro V12.0.0.4 [Global] Reported
Gesture bar transparency issue Redmi Note 8 Pro V12.0.0.4 [Global] Reported
Bug description Device(s) affected MIUI 12 version Status
Weather app shows “Can’t use the app. It’s installed from an unofficial source Mi 9 V12.0.1.0 [Global] Reported
Connected devices list and block option missing in hotspot settings Redmi Note 8 Pro V12.0.0.4 [Global] Reported
Sometimes notification shade gets locked Redmi Note 8 Pro V12.0.0.4 [Global] Reported
Keyboard stuck on the lock screen Mi 9T Pro V12.0.1.0 [Europe] Reported
Touch gesture-enabled in screen recorder getting applied to phone after a reboot Redmi K20 Pro V12.0.1.0 [India] Reported
Bug description Device(s) affected MIUI 12 version Status
Connected devices list and block option missing in hotspot settings Redmi Note 8 Pro V12.0.2.0 [Global] Reported
Sometimes notification shade gets locked Redmi Note 8 Pro V12.0.2.0 [Global] Reported
Bluetooth widget issue Redmi K20 Pro V12.0.1.0 [India] Reported
GPay isn’t working Redmi Note 8 Pro V12.0.2.0 [Global, India] Reported
WhatsApp notification buttons not showing properly Redmi Note 8 Pro V12.0.2.0 [Global] Reported
Bug description Device(s) affected MIUI 12 version Status
Sync Toggle Redmi K20 Pro V12.0.1.0 [India] Reported
DND Mode not working properly All devices All ROMs Reported
Casting screen gets stuck Mi 9T V12.0.3.0 [Global] Reported
Mi Video crashes every time video is played from a gallery Mi 9 V12.0.1.0 [Global] Reported
Automatically cache files created by cleaner Redmi Note 8 Pro Reported
Bug description Device(s) affected MIUI 12 version Status
When theme is changed, the shortcuts in the control center are reset Poco F1 V12.0.03 Reported
Problem with refresh rate of poco launcher Poco F1 V12.0.0.3 Reported
Notification not showing even after opening it Poco F1 V12.0.0.3 Reported
Notification panel not opening in 1st swipe Poco F1 V12.0.0.3 Reported
Home gestures not working sometimes Poco F1 V12.0.0.3 Reported
Bug description Device(s) affected MIUI 12 version Status
When start the screen recorder, control center cant open few sec and control center lags when scrolled Poco F1 V12.0.0.3 Reported
Screen recoder crashes Poco F1 V12.0.0.3 Reported
Poweramp button doesn’t work in control center Poco F1 V12.0.0.3 Reported
Overheating issue while recording 4K @60fps Poco F1 V12.0.2.0 Reported
System wallpaper missing Poco F1 V12.0.2.0 Reported
Bug description Device(s) affected MIUI 12 version Status
While charging Quick Charge shows instead of Turbo Charge Redmi Note 9 Pro Reported
Locked apps disappear from recents after a while Poco F2 Pro V12.0.3.0 Reported
Charging % doesn’t fit in animation layout in lock screen after connecting charger Poco X3 NFC V12.0.3.0 Reported
Whatsapp notification issue Mi 10 Pro Android R Reported
Open app delay issue Mi 10 Pro Android R Reported
Bug description Device(s) affected MIUI 12 version Status
Dual App, split screen, Second Space Redmi 9A/9C Reported
Random reboot issue Poco F2 Pro V12.0.4.0 Reported
Can’t process 4K videos in inbuilt video editor of gallery Poco F1 Reported
Video editor back gesture not working Poco F1 Reported
Sound effect automatically reset after every reboot Poco F1 Reported
Bug description Device(s) affected MIUI 12 version Status
Bootloop issue Redmi Note 8 Pro 12.0.3.0 [Europe] Acknowledged
Disabled Gaussian blur effect (Control Center transparency) Redmi Note 8, Note 9, & more 12.0.x [All ROMs] Workaround
Excessive battery draining Redmi Note 8 All ROMs Acknowledged
Notification shade wasn’t displayed correctly in Dark mode Redmi Note 6 Pro Global ROM Fixed
Bootloop issue Redmi Note 5/5 Pro Global ROM (12.0.2.0) Acknowledged, fix in works
Bootloop issue Redmi Note 9S/9 Pro All ROMs Acknowledged, fix in works
Bug description Device(s) affected MIUI 12 version Status
WhatsApp notifications issues (grouping messed up, bad layout) Several devices MIUI 12.1 Fixed with MIUI 12.5
Brightness slider not working when Control Center pulled all the way down Several devices MIUI 12.0.4.0 Unacknowledged
MIUI 12 Video toolbox background audio not working on YouTube Several devices MIUI 12 No fix in sight
Random reboot issue Redmi Note 9S/Pro MIUI 12 Acknowledged
Lag and battery drain issues All devices MIUI 12 Possible solution
Missing Xiaomi Themes and Mi Health apps All devices MIUI 12 Workaround
Bug description Device(s) affected MIUI 12 version Status
Device not turning on Poco M3 MIUI 12.0.7 Issue persists
Edge lighting not working Multiple devices MIUI 12.0.7 Acknowledged
Missing MIUI Optimization toggle Multiple devices MIUI 12.0.5/12.0.7 Workaround
Missing new Control Center Multiple devices MIUI 12 Workaround
SIM activation & Find Device notification issues Multiple devices MIUI 12 Workarounds
Bug description Device(s) affected MIUI 12 version Status
Audio distortion and playback issues Xiaomi Redmi 9C, Redmi 9 MIUI 12 Acknowledged
Laggy Google Discover feed Multiple devices MIUI 12 Android 11 Acknowledged
Glitchy Control Center that gets stuck Multiple devices MIUI 12 Android 11 Acknowledged
‘Others’ category eating too much storage Multiple devices MIUI 12 Solution
Wi-Fi signal strength too low Poco M3 MIUI 12 Acknowledged
Bug description Device(s) affected MIUI 12 version Status
Missing Russian translation in Notification & Control Center settings Poco M3 MIUI 12 Unacknowledged
Chrome scroll lag Multiple devices with 120Hz displays MIUI 12/12.5 Possible workaround
Disappearing updates Multiple devices MIUI 12/12.5 Explained
Battery drain issues Multiple devices MIUI 12/12.5 Acknowledged
Disappearing home screen icons Multiple devices MIUI 12/12.5 Acknowledged
Notifications of background behavior feature missing All global devices MIUI 12/12.5 Alternative
Bug description Device(s) affected MIUI 12 version Status
MIUI 12.5 update notification shows but clicking on it leads to nothing Poco X3 MIUI 12 Workaround
Control Center blur doesn’t work sometimes Mulitple devices MIUI 12/12.5 Unacknowledged

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