Where to see the blacklist on Xiaomi phone

Xiaomi smartphone owners often face intrusive calls from spammers, ad agents or just unwanted interlocutors. An effective tool to combat this digital noise is the built-in lock feature that allows you to create personalized lists of prohibited contacts. However, finding the settings of this feature in the shell of MIUI or the new HyperOS can be difficult because of the deep nested menu.

In this article, we will take a look at where to look at the blacklist on Xiaomi phone and how to properly manage locks. You will learn about the hidden features of the antivirus, setting up automatic cut-off of mask calls and methods of circumventing the restrictions that users sometimes have.

Ignoring unwanted contacts is not only a matter of comfort, but also a digital hygiene element, and filtering incoming calls properly will help keep your nerves and focus on important tasks without being distracted by interruptions.

Location of the lock menu in a standard call

The fastest way to find out where the blacklist is on Xiaomi is is to go to a standard application for making calls. Xiaomi developers have integrated protection functions directly into the dialing interface, which makes lock management as convenient as possible. You do not need to download third-party utilities, since the basic functionality fully covers the needs of most users.

To switch to settings, you need to open the Phone app and click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the screen. In the drop-down menu, select “Blocking Settings” or “Antispam” (the name may vary depending on the firmware version), which is where the main tools for managing incoming traffic hide.

Inside this section, you have the Blacklist tab, which automatically includes all locked numbers, and you can activate Do Not Disturb mode for all unknown subscribers, or you can configure the hidden number lock, and it's important to note that the interface may change slightly when you update the MIUI shell.

If you don't find the right item right away, try looking for the "Block" section in the general system settings. Sometimes the security system takes these functions into a separate application, especially on global firmware versions, where data privacy requirements are stricter.

⚠️ Note: After adding a number to the blacklist, the caller will hear a “busy” signal or short horns, and you will not receive any notification of a missed call unless the logging option is enabled.

It is also worth mentioning that in some regions the standard call app can be replaced by Google Dialer, in which case the logic of the work remains the same, but the visual design of the menu will differ from the usual MIUI interface.

Management through Security Application

The central control node on Xiaomi smartphones is the Security app, a green-colored system utility with a shield icon that combines antivirus, memory cleanup and spam protection tools, and this is where the deep blacklist configuration is stored.

To get to the menu you want, run the Security app and find the Antispam section at the bottom of the screen, and you click on it and you'll be taken to the filter control center, which displays the statistics of blocked calls and messages, and you can also set up black and white lists.

Unlike the call menu, you can configure more subtle settings, such as enabling SMS locks from unknown numbers or activating a smart mode that independently detects spam calls based on the database, which is especially true for users who often receive promotional mailings.

The Antispam section also has a feature called “Keyword Blocking” that you can add certain phrases, and if the incoming message contains them, it will automatically get spammy without disturbing you with a notification.

• 📱 Access to settings through the system application "Security».
• 🛡️ The ability to block not only calls, but also SMS-message.
• 🧠 Using a cloud database to determine advertising numbers.
• ⚙️ Deep customization of rules for filtering incoming traffic.

Don’t forget to regularly update the antivirus and anti-spam databases within the application to ensure that the protection works as effectively as possible against new threats and scammers’ schemes.

Adding and removing numbers manually

Managing the list of prohibited contacts is a process that requires periodic user intervention. Adding a number to a blacklist on Xiaomi can be done in several ways, which provides flexibility of use. The easiest method is through call history.

Open the call log, find the number you want to block, and click on it to reveal details. The menu that appears often has a "Block" button or a crossed-out circle icon, and clicking on it will instantly add the subscriber to the ignored list.

If you need to enter a number that is not in your call history, go to the lock settings (via the call or the Security app) and select Add. Here you can enter a number manually or select a contact from the phone book, the system allows you to block entire contact groups or number ranges.

To remove the number from the blacklist, you need to return to the lock control menu, find the desired contact in the list and click on the delete button (usually this is a basket icon or cross), after which the subscriber will be able to call you again.

Remember that when you remove a contact from the blacklist, old messages or call history from that subscriber that have accumulated during the lock time are not automatically restored.

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Use prefixes to block group. If you are concerned about calls from a specific city code, add a number with an asterisk at the end, such as +7999*, to block the entire group of numbers.

Set up automatic lock and filters

Today’s Xiaomi smartphones have powerful tools for automatic filtering. You don’t have to enter every number manually if you can customize the rules that do it for you. This is especially useful in combating robotic call calls.

The Antispam menu offers a hidden number lock feature, and by activating this switch, you will stop accepting calls from those who hide their ID. However, beware: this method is often used by doctors, couriers or emergency services in some regions.

All unknown numbers (those that are not in your phone book) are also available for blocking, a radical but effective measure for a rest period or important work when you may be disturbed by someone close to you.

For advanced users, you can set up a keyword lock setting in SMS. You can create a list of stop phrases (e.g., “credit,” “win,” “promotion”), and any messages containing these words will be silently deleted or moved to the spam folder.

• 🚫 Blocking all hidden numbers with one switch.
• 📕 Cutting off calls from subscribers not saved in contacts.
• 🔑 Filtration SMS-messages by given keywords.
• 🤖 Automatically detect and block spam numbers from the database.

Setting up these filters allows you to create a personal environment in the phone, where only really important information penetrates.

Features of the blacklist in HyperOS

With the release of the new HyperOS shell, which gradually replaces MIUI, the interface and logic of some system applications have changed, as well as lock management, visually elements have become more minimal, and some functions have been renamed or moved.

HyperOS has shifted its focus to ecosystem integration and artificial intelligence. Spam detection algorithms have become more accurate, analyzing not only the number database but also the caller's behavioral patterns. The settings menu has become more compact, combining call and security functions into a single logical unit.

The path to blacklisting in newer versions could look like Settings → Apps → Application Management → Phone → Antispam or through a widget in the notification curtain. It is important to keep an eye on system updates as Xiaomi is constantly improving these mechanisms.

If you have upgraded to HyperOS and can’t find the usual settings, try searching by phone settings. Type the word “Block” or “Spam” in the search bar and the system will prompt the desired section.

⚠️ Warning: After a major firmware update, the blacklist settings may reset to factory ones. be sure to check the list of locked numbers after the system update.

Despite the changes in design, the functional essence remains the same: protecting the user from unwanted intrusion into personal space.

Frequent problems and their solution

Even a system as well as Xiaomi can sometimes crash, and users may find themselves in a situation where a locked number keeps dialing, or when important calls are lost, most often due to a conflict of settings or errors in the database.

One common problem is that the locking is not working properly when using third-party number detectors (such as GetContact or Truecaller), which can intercept a call before the system blacklist works, in which case it is recommended to disable the integration of third-party applications with the phone book.

It's also worth checking if the White List mode is on, and if it's activated, only those on it can call, and everyone else is blocked, even if they're not on the blacklist, which can create the illusion of a filtration malfunction.

If the blacklist stopped working, try clearing the cache of the Security and Phone app. To do this, go to Settings → Apps → All apps, find the desired app, and select Clear Cache. Device reboot often solves the problem of suspended services.

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The conflict of third-party number detectors and system lock is the most common reason why spammers continue to be dialed.

In rare cases, the problem may lie in the phone's overcrowded memory, which makes it impossible for the system to write the lock log.