[Bug]: Chat interface empty state flickers for a brief moment until messages load

[amanape]

Is there an existing issue for the same bug?

• [X] I have checked the existing issues.

Describe the bug and reproduction steps

If there are messages that are yet to be received by the socket, the empty state UI is shown for a brief moment, resulting in an unpleasant flicker

OpenHands Installation

Docker command in README

OpenHands Version

main

Operating System

None

Logs, Errors, Screenshots, and Additional Context

We should probably wait until socket is green

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OpenHands started fixing the issue! You can monitor the progress here.

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A potential fix has been generated and a draft PR #4831 has been created. Please review the changes.