diff --git a/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/biometrics/AuthContainerView.java b/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/biometrics/AuthContainerView.java
index 8f5cbb76222fc..f5dc8c26ff405 100644
--- a/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/biometrics/AuthContainerView.java
+++ b/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/biometrics/AuthContainerView.java
@@ -849,7 +849,7 @@ public class AuthContainerView extends LinearLayout
         }
         mContainerState = STATE_GONE;
         if (isAttachedToWindow()) {
-            mWindowManager.removeView(this);
+            mWindowManager.removeViewImmediate(this);
         }
     }