Xiaomi Blacklist: Where to Look, How to Manage and Restore Locks

Have you ever encountered annoying calls from spammers or unwanted messages from former colleagues? Xiaomi smartphones have a built-in blacklist feature that lets you block any numbers - but not all users know exactly where it is hiding. In this article, we will not just show you the exact paths to the lock menu in the MIUI 12-15, But we also uncover hidden opportunities: from restoring accidentally deleted contacts to bypassing locks through third-party applications.

The manufacturer regularly changes the layout of the settings in new versions of the shell, so instructions from old guides often become outdated. We tested all the current models — from the budget Redmi Note 12 to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra — and collected universal solutions.

What is a blacklist in Xiaomi and how does it work?

The blacklist (or list of blocked contacts) MIUI — It is a system tool that automatically filters out:

• 📞 Incoming calls from blocked numbers (discharges the call immediately)
• 💬 SMS-Messages (not saved in the folder "Incoming")
• 📱 Notifications from messengers (if the number is linked to the account) WhatsApp/Telegram)

It's important to understand that locking works at the Android level, not the carrier level.

• ✅ The numbers will not be able to reach even through other SIM-Cards (if you use the same number)
• ❌ Blocking does not affect calls via VoIP (Skype, Viber) – they need separate settings in the applications themselves.
• ⚠️ Some spam numbers can be disguised as others – in this case, only blocking keywords will help.

In the latest versions MIUI 14/15 added the function of smart filtering: the system itself offers to block the numbers that:

• 🔍 Frequently call and hang up quickly (typical spammer behavior)
• 📊 Labeled by other users as fraudulent (Xiaomi database)
• 🚫 Send in. SMS suspiciously

⚠️ Note: If you use two of these SIM-The blacklist is separate for each card, the number on the first one is blocked. SIM Not protect against calls to the second!

Where is the blacklist in different versions? MIUI

The path to the lock menu depends on the firmware version, and we've compiled the current routes for all modern shells:

If you haven’t found the menu on these paths, try alternative ways:

1. Open the phone application (tube icon)
2. Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Settings
3. Select Number Blocking or Spam

On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T Pro) the path may look like this: Settings → Google → Services and preferences → Number locking is related to the integration of Google services in the latest versions. MIUI.

How to Add a Number to a Blacklist: 3 Ways

There are several ways to block unwanted contact: choose the most convenient one for your situation:

Method 1: Through a call log

The fastest method if the number has already called you:

1. Open the phone application
2. Find the right number in the call log
3. Press the number. → Choose Block (Block the Ban icon)
4. Confirm the action in the pop-up window

Method 2: Through the lock menu

Suitable for adding numbers manually:

1. Go to Settings. → Communication and SIM-map → Lockdown and identification
2. Press Add Add Number
3. Enter the number manually or select from the contacts
4. Please indicate the reason for the blocking (optional)

Method 3: Through Messages

If you get annoyed. SMS-spam:

1. Open the Messages app
2. Find a dialogue with an unwanted number
3. Press three points. → Details. → Lock down

Once blocked, the number will automatically be added to the blacklist, and you can check this in the Lock and Identity menu, where it will be displayed:

• 📅 Date of addition
• 🔢 Number of blocked communication attempts
• 📝 Reason for blocking (if indicated)

The number disappeared from the call log|No text from the number.|When you try to call from a locked number, a signal is heard "occupied"|The number appears in the list of blocked-->

How to Manage a Blacklist: Editing and Deleting

Over time, the blacklist can grow to hundreds of numbers and accumulate garbage.

Editing of records

To change the information about the blocked number:

1. Go to Settings. → Communication and SIM-map → Lockdown and identification
2. Click on the desired number in the list
3. Choose to edit
4. Change the reason for blocking or add a note

Deletion of numbers

To delete one or more numbers:

1. In the lock menu, press and hold the desired number.
2. Select Delete in the menu that appears
3. For mass removal: press the Control → mark the numbers → Delete

Exports and imports of list

If you are changing your phone or want to make a backup:

1. In the lock menu, click on three dots. → Exports
2. Select the format (.txt or.csv)
3. Save the file to internal memory or the cloud
4. For import: Imports → select the file

V MIUI 15, the blacklist sync function with Xiaomi account came in:

1. Go to Settings. → Xiaomi account → Synchronization
2. Find the Black List item and activate the slider

⚠️ Note: When resetting your phone to factory settings, the blacklist will be permanently deleted if synchronization with your Xiaomi account is not enabled or export is not made!

Blacklist problems and their solutions

Sometimes the locking doesn't work properly, and here are the typical problems and ways to fix them:

The number keeps calling after the lockdown

Possible causes and solutions:

• 🔄 The number uses a redirect. → try to block it through the operator (the service "Black List" at MTS / Beeline / MegaFon)
• 📱 Calls come via VoIP (WhatsApp, Viber) → Block the number in the messenger itself
• 🔄 Firmware with a bug → refresh MIUI Up to the latest version or reset your network settings (Settings) → SIM-map → Resetting network settings)

I can’t find a blacklist after the update.

If after the upgrade MIUI The lockdown menu is gone:

1. Check if it is hidden in the settings. → All settings → Additionally.
2. Reset the settings of the Phone application (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Phone. → Warehouse → Reset)
3. Install an alternative call app (like Google Phone) where the blacklist is in Settings → Number locking

SMS from blocked numbers still come

This is a well-known problem with some versions of MIUI.

• 📱 Use a third-party application for SMS (For example, Messages by Google)
• 🔧 Enable spam filtering in your message settings (Settings) → Spam protection → Turn on)
• 📲 Install specialized software like Truecaller or Hiya

If none of these methods worked, try clearing the cache of system applications:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three points → Show system → Find “Phone” and “Messages” → Clear the cache

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To check if the number is actually locked, ask a friend to call you from another phone, adding their number to the blacklist beforehand.

Alternative ways to block numbers

If Xiaomi’s standard blacklist doesn’t suit you, consider these options:

Applications to block spam

Popular solutions with advanced functions:

• 🛡️ Truecaller – databases of spammers around the world, blocking by keywords
• 🔍 Hiya – Real-time recognition of fraudulent numbers
• 📞 Call Blocker – flexible rules of locking on time and geolocation

Blocking through the operator

All Russian operators provide the service "Black List":

Blocking through Google Contacts

If you use Google Contacts as your primary phone book:

1. Open contacts.google.com
2. Find the right contact.
3. Press three points. → Lock down

This lock will be valid on all devices where you are logged in to your Google account.

How to Recover a Deleted Blacklist

If you accidentally cleared the list of blocked numbers, there are several ways to restore it:

Method 1: Through a backup of MIUI

If you were backing up the system:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset
2. Select Data Recovery
3. Find a backup file with the desired date
4. Check the Settings item (there is a blacklist stored).

Method 2: Through a Xiaomi account

If synchronization has been enabled:

1. Make sure your phone is connected to the internet.
2. Go to Settings. → Xiaomi account → Synchronization
3. Find the Black List item and click Sync

Method 3: Through the file system (for advanced)

The blacklist is stored in a system file to extract it:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and enable debugging. USB
2. Use it. ADB To access the file: adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db
3. Open the file with SQLite Browser and find the blacklist table

⚠️ Note: Editing system files can lead to data loss or unstable phone performance.This method is recommended only for advanced users!

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Exporting the blacklist to the file regularly is the only reliable way to protect yourself from accidental data loss when you reset your settings or update your firmware.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the blacklist in Xiaomi