diff --git a/java/src/com/android/inputmethod/latin/LatinIME.java b/java/src/com/android/inputmethod/latin/LatinIME.java
index c20f3a3a9..a7896ad52 100644
--- a/java/src/com/android/inputmethod/latin/LatinIME.java
+++ b/java/src/com/android/inputmethod/latin/LatinIME.java
@@ -1696,6 +1696,7 @@ public class LatinIME extends InputMethodService implements KeyboardActionListen
 
         Utils.Stats.onSeparator((char)primaryCode, x, y);
 
+        mHandler.postUpdateShiftState();
         return didAutoCorrect;
     }