Xiaomi Redmi smartphones today are equipped with powerful built-in tools to protect against spam and intrusive calls, which often go unnoticed by ordinary users. MIUI HyperOS, which allows you to effectively filter incoming calls and SMS-However, many device owners have difficulty finding a list of those they previously blacklisted».
The need to view such lists arises for various reasons: someone accidentally blocked an important contact, others need to check whether the protection from a particular number is active, and still others just want to clean the database. The interface of settings in different versions of the firmware may differ, but the logic of the system security application remains the same for the entire ecosystem of the brand. In this article, we will discuss in detail all ways to manage the lock list, hidden settings and nuances of call filtering.
It's important to understand that bans are not managed through a standard phone book, but through a dedicated Security module, which is the system component that controls communication flows and makes decisions about missing or rejecting a call at the operating system level. We'll look at step-by-step algorithms that will help you gain full control of the incoming connections on your device.
Where is the list of blocked contacts in MIUI and HyperOS
Finding a list of locked numbers on Xiaomi smartphones is often difficult because it’s hidden inside the Security app rather than in the call menu. The standard way to lock settings is to open the Security app (green shield icon), find the Lock or Antispam section, and then go to the settings menu, usually indicated by three dots or a gear in the corner of the screen, which is where the full registry of banned numbers is hidden.
With the newer versions of the HyperOS shell, the menu structure has become even more intuitive, but the principle has remained the same: the system groups all the filtering activities into a single control center. If you've used other Android smartphones before, you can look for this feature in call settings, but in the case of Redmi, the right path lies exclusively through the system security application, this is done for centralized permissions and data protection management.
It's worth noting that access to this list doesn't require superuser rights or a deep dive into the engineering menu. All the tools you need are available in the GUI. However, if you can't find an app icon, try a global search by typing in "Block" or "Antispam," which is the fastest way to get to the desired section without manually searching folders.
⚠️ Note: Some global firmware versions may have slightly different menu item names (e.g., “Filter” instead of “Block”), but the shield icon remains unchanged.
Step-by-step: how to open a blacklist
To ensure you get to the right section and see all blocked subscribers, follow this algorithm. The instructions are universal for most Redmi Note and Redmi K series models running on current versions of Android.
- 📱 Open the Security app on the home screen or in the Tools folder».
- 🛡️ Find and click on the Lock menu item (may be called “Antispam”). If there is no such item on the app’s home screen, click on the three dots in the top corner and select “Settings» -> «Lockdown».
- ⚙️ In the window that opens, click on the gear icon or three dots in the upper right corner to enter the filter settings.
- 📋 Select Blacklist, which displays a complete list of numbers whose calls and messages are blocked by the system.
Once you do this, you'll see a list that shows all the numbers you've added, and you'll see the statistics of blocked calls and SMS from each subscriber, and you can quickly edit the list, delete positions, or add new entries manually, and it's important not to confuse this list with the history of calls, where you only see the attempts to communicate, but not the filtering settings.
☑️ Checking access to the list
If you did everything right but the list is empty, it means that the lock function has not been used before, or the numbers have been added through third-party apps that are not integrated with the Xiaomi system filter.In this case, check the settings of the call app itself, although the system priority always remains with the built-in security module.
Adding and removing numbers from the lock list
Managing the blocked contacts list involves not only browsing, but also quick editing. You can add a number manually if you know it, or do it directly from your call history. To manually add to the Blacklist menu, click Add the Add button (usually a plus on the bottom of the screen or menu) and enter the phone number. The system also allows you to import contacts from the phone book or block entire groups, such as all hidden numbers.
The process of removing a number from the lock is even easier. In the blocked list, find the contact you want, click on it (or the edit icon / basket next to it) and confirm the deletion. After that, the subscriber can again call you. This action instantly updates the filtering rules, and no reboots are required. The changes take effect immediately.
There is also the option of blocking keywords in SMS. In the same lock settings menu, you can set phrases with which messages will be automatically hidden, this is especially important for combating advertising mailings that come from different numbers but contain the same text.
| Action. | Where it's done | The result |
|---|---|---|
| Addition of the number | Menus Blacklist -> Add | Number is entered in the database of prohibited |
| Deletion of number | Blacklist -> Contact Selection -> Delete | Lockdown is off, calls pass |
| Blocking hidden | Lock settings -> Switch | All anonymous calls are rejected |
| Imports from contacts | Blacklist -> Add from Contacts | The contact selected is blocked entirely. |
⚠️ Note: When you remove a number from the blacklist, the history of blocked calls from that subscriber may not be available for viewing if it has not been stored in a separate log before that point.