How to make the menu immediately open after unlocking Face ID on Xiaomi

Are you tired of swiping up to get to the home screen every time Xiaomi unlocks Face ID? This little thing takes precious seconds, especially when you need to quickly check notifications or launch an app. Fortunately, MIUI firmware has hidden (and not so) features that allow you to automate this process - but they are hidden deep in the settings or require additional manipulation.

In this article, we’ll look at all the working ways to set up auto-open menus after you unlock them in the face, from standard MIUI 14/15 tools to third-party solutions for advanced users. You’ll learn which Xiaomi models support this feature out of the box, how to get around the restrictions on budget devices, and what to do if the system stops working correctly after the upgrade, and a unique life hack using MIUI gestures that works even on smartphones without root rights.

Why does Face ID not automatically open the menu?

On most Xiaomi smartphones (including the flagship Xiaomi 13/14 series, Redmi Note 12 and POCO F5), the default face unlock leads to a lock screen — even if the face is recognized successfully. This is done for safety: the system waits for confirmation from the user (swipe up) to exclude accidental unlocks.

Reasons why the menu does not open automatically:

• 🔒 Security settings: B MIUI Double control is enabled by default, even after a successful Face ID needle.
• ⚙️ No feature in firmware: On budget models (e.g. Redmi) 10A or POCO M5) Auto-unlock option can be disabled at the software level.
• 📱 Conflict with other gestures: If you have custom swipes set up (for example, through Settings) → Additionally. → Gestures, they can block automatic opening.
• 🔄 Failure after update: Frequent issue after switching to MIUI 14/15 — Unlocking settings are reset.

Before you get to the settings, check if your model supports automatic menu opening. For example, on the Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi K60, the function works out of the box, and on the POCO X3 Pro, you may need to manually adjust.

Method 1: Enabling Auto-Unlock in Standard MIUI Settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI options. It is suitable for most modern Xiaomi smartphones (starting with MIUI 12.5) and does not require superuser rights.

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Go to Face Unlock (or Face Unlock in English firmware).
3. Activate the Auto Unlock Slider (if any). On some devices, the option is called the Skip Lock Screen.
4. If there is no item, tap the icon. ⚙️ in the upper right corner and find "Additional unlock settings".

On smartphones with MIUI 14/15, the path may be different:

Settings → Passwords and security → Unlocking by face → Additional → Enable “Skip the lock screen”

Update MIUI to the latest version

Make sure that Face ID is already set up and running

Disable VPN (can block access to settings)

- Reboot your smartphone before changing-->

Important: On some devices (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro), the auto-unlock option only appears after two successful face recognitions in a row. Try unlocking your phone on Face ID 2-3 times, perhaps the item will activate automatically.

⚠️ Note: If you use a Smart Lock (such as location unlock or connected devices), automatically opening the menu may not work. → Google → Security before setting up.

Method 2: Configure via MIUI Lab (Hidden Functions)

If the standard method didn’t work, try enabling auto-unlock through the hidden menu of the MIUI lab.This method works on most devices, but requires caution – incorrect changes can lead to failures.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. In the search bar (a magnifier at the top), enter a laboratory (or labs in English firmware).
3. Select MIUI Functions Laboratory (or MIUI Optimization).
4. Find the "Unlock" or "Block screen" section.
5. Activate the option "Automatic Opening After Face Unlock" (name may vary).

If the laboratory does not open:

• 📌 Make sure you have MIUI 12.5+ (In older versions, the laboratory may not be available).
• 📌 Try typing.labs in search – sometimes it helps you find hidden menus.
• 📌 On some firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.eu), the lab is called Special Features.

After activating the function in the laboratory, check its operation:

1. Lock the screen (Power button).
2. Unlock by Face ID – the menu should open without swipe.
3. If it doesn’t work, restart the device.

⚠️ Note: On certain devices (e.g, POCO F4 GT) When you turn on the auto-unlock in the lab, the facial recognition animations may disappear. To get it back, turn it off and turn on Face again. ID safety-setting.

Method 3: Using MIUI gestures to simulate swipe

If your Xiaomi model doesn’t support auto-unlock, you can trick the system with custom gestures, which works on all devices with MIUI 13+ and doesn’t require root rights.

Algorithm of action:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Gestures (or Main Screen → Gestures).
2. Choose button gestures (if you have touch buttons) or full-screen gestures.
3. Activate the option "Swipe up to return to the main screen".
4. Return to Settings → Lock screen → Unlock on the face.
5. Turn on "Double tap to wake up" (if any).

Now, when you unlock Face ID, make a short swipe up from the bottom of the screen, and the system will take this as a command to open the menu, and over time, the gesture will become automatic.

For convenience, you can adjust the vibration response when swiping:

Settings → Sound and vibration → System Vibration → Enable “Vibration in gestures”

1. Go to Settings → Special Features → Screen Sensitivity.

2. Move the slider to maximum.

3. Reboot the smartphone.

This is especially true for devices with protective glass (e.g. Xiaomi). 12T Pro).-->

Method 4: Third-Party Applications for Auto-Unlocking

If none of the above methods worked, there is a third-party option, and we recommend two proven applications that mimic swipe after a successful Face ID:

Instructions for Face Unlock Skip (the easiest option):

1. Download and install the app from Google Play.
2. Run it and grant permission to Special Features (a window will pop up asking you to go to the settings).
3. In the application settings, enable the option "Skip Lock Screen after Face Unlock".
4. Reboot your smartphone.

Important: Apps like Face Unlock Skip can increase battery consumption by 5-10%, as they run in the background. Track consumption in Settings → Battery → Battery use.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Redmi) K50 Gaming) auto-unlock applications may cause the lock screen to freeze if the phone has stopped responding to Face after installing the utility. ID, Remove it in safe mode (press the power button). → "Safe regime").

Problem Solving: When Nothing Works

Have you tried all the ways, but the menu still doesn't open automatically? Here's a list of typical problems and solutions:

• 🔄 Resetting Face settings ID: Remove the current face profile in Settings → Passwords and security → Face unlocking → Delete the face data and reset.
• 📱 Cover conflict: If you use a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher), go back to the standard launcher. MIUI Launcher and check the function.
• 🔋 Energy saving: Disable battery optimization for unlock applications in Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery → All applications.
• 🔄 Resetting the system cache: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three dots (menu) → Reset the cache of all applications.

If the problem has occurred after the MIUI update:

1. Check the firmware version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.
2. If version is below 14.0.5, update via Settings → System Update.
3. If the update doesn’t help, try to roll back to the previous version (instruction below).

For devices with an unlocked bootloader, you can try installing custom recovery (such as TWRP) and flashing modified firmware (such as Xiaomi.eu), where the auto-unlock function is more stable.

Bonus: how to speed up Face ID recognition on Xiaomi

Even if you set up automatic menu opening, slow facial recognition nullifies all efforts. Here's how to optimize Face ID on Xiaomi:

• 📸 Add a few corners of the face: In the Face settings ID Click "Improving Recognition" and record your face from different angles (side, bottom, glasses).
• 💡 Turn off "Require Eyes Open": This option slows down recognition. Find it in Settings → Passwords and security → Face unlocking → Additionally.
• 🔦 Set up screen lighting: Enable "Low Lighting" in Face settings ID — It'll speed up recognition in the dark.
• 🔄 Clear the camera data: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Camera. → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

For maximum speed, you can turn off recognition animation:

Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times to activate developer mode)


Settings → Additional → For developers → The scale of the animation window (select "Without animation")

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The faster you recognize a face, the more efficient you are at auto-opening your menu. Optimize Face ID before setting up automatic unlock!

FAQ: Frequent questions about auto-unlocking on Xiaomi