How to blacklist a subscriber on a Xiaomi phone: all ways 2026

Hateful calls from spammers, annoying messages from former colleagues or intrusive promotional mailings - these are issues that every smartphone owner faces.On Xiaomi phones (including Redmi models, POCO and Mi) blocking unwanted contacts takes literally a few clicks, but many users are not aware of all the available methods. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to add numbers to the blacklist - from the standard functions. MIUI lesions.

It is important to understand that the procedure may differ depending on the firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14) And phone models. For example, Xiaomi. 13 The path to security settings is shorter than on the Redmi Note 10 same-size MIUI. We have taken into account these nuances and prepared universal instructions that will work on the 95% You will also learn how to check the log of blocked calls, restore accidentally deleted contacts from the blacklist and bypass the restrictions of telecom operators.

1. Standard method: through the application "Phone"

The most obvious and quickest method is to use the built-in Phone app, which works on all versions. MIUI (12 to 14) and does not require administrator rights, suitable for blocking both incoming calls and SMS.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Phone app (the tube icon on the home screen).
• 🔍 Go to the Journal section and find the number you want to block.
• ℹ️ Click on the number, then select Information (I icon in the circle).
• 🚫 In the upper right corner, tap three points (⋮) and select Add to the blacklist.

If the contact is already saved in the phone book, the path will be a little different:

1. Open Contacts. → Find the right contact.
2. Slip it, then click Edit (pencil icon).
3. Scroll down and select More. → Add to the blacklist.

The number is not service (112, 911, etc.)

Contact is not tied to important services (bank, work)

There is enough memory in the phone to update the lock list

You have a backup of your contacts.-->

Feature: On some models (for example, POCO X5 Pro) a notification prompting to Report Spam appears after blocking, and this feature sends data to Xiaomi’s database, helping to improve call filtering for other users.

2.Blocking through "Security Settings"

An alternative method is to use the Security section in your phone settings, which is convenient if you need to block a number that has not called yet (for example, from a number from the phone). SMS messenger).

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Security.
2. Select the Black List (on some firmwares - Block numbers).
3. Click Add (+) in the upper right corner.
4. Enter the number manually or select from the Journal/Contacts.
5. Confirm the action by pressing Ready.

In the same section, you can set up automatic blocking of suspicious numbers:

• 🛡️ Enable the option to Lock Unknown Numbers (filters calls without an ID).
• 📊 Activate Spam Filtering – the system will block numbers from the Xiaomi database.
• 🔔 Set up notifications about blocked calls in the Lock Log section.

Every day.

Several times a week

Nearby

Very rarely.-->

Important: Spam filtering requires an Internet connection because it checks numbers over the cloud. MIUI Global can be disabled by default due to regional restrictions.

3. Lockdown SMS callless

Sometimes you need to block only messages from the number, leaving the possibility of calls (for example, for service notifications). MIUI This is implemented through the Messages app.

How to do this:

1. Open the Messages app.
2. Find the dialog with the right number and hold your finger on it.
3. In the menu that appears, select Block (ban icon).
4. Confirm the action by selecting Messages Only (not Calls and Messages).

If the number has not already written to you, but you want to block potential SMS:

• 📝 Open the Settings. → Communications → Spam and blocking.
• 🔢 Click Add the number and enter it manually.
• 🔒 Choose Block Messages Only.

Nuance: On phones with MIUI 14 and newer blocked SMS The default is not saved in the Spam folder. To change this, go to Message Settings. → Spam and blocking → Save blocked messages.

4. Use of third-party applications

If the standard functions MIUI Not enough (for example, you need to block numbers by mask or schedule), you can use third-party applications. We tested 5 popular solutions and selected the best ones for Xiaomi:

To install any of these applications:

1. Download APK from the official website or Google Play.
2. Allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Appendices → Special Rights.
3. Launch the application and provide access to the Call Log and SMS.
4. Configure the lock rules according to the program instructions.

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Before installing third-party blockers, check if they do not duplicate functions. MIUI. For example, if you already have Spam Filtering enabled in your standard settings, the additional app may conflict with it, causing you to skip important calls.

Warning: Apps like Truecaller require access to your phone book, and if privacy is critical, use their offline modes or refuse to sync contacts.

5. How to unlock a number on Xiaomi

If you accidentally blacklist a number or change your mind about blocking a contact, you can return it to normal mode in a few seconds, depending on how the number was blocked.

Method 1. Through the "Phone" application:

1. Open the phone. → Contacts.
2. Put three points on it (⋮) top-right.
3. Select the Blacklist.
4. Find the number, swipe left and press Delete.

Method 2. Through "Security settings":

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Security → Blacklist.
2. Give the number a long tap.
3. Click Remove (Basket icon).

Method 3: For blocked SMS:

• 📩 Open the messages. → spamming.
• 🔍 Find a dialogue with the right number.
• 📋 Put it on him. → Unlock.

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After unlocking, the number automatically returns to the call log, but missed calls and SMS If it's critical, check your email or messengers, maybe the subscriber has contacted you in another way.

Attention: On some firmware (MIUI 12 for Redmi 9A) After unlocking, the number can remain on the "Suspicious" list for another 24 hours, in which case the calls will pass, but marked with possible spam.

6.Problems and Solutions: Why the Lockdown Doesn't Work

Sometimes users are faced with the fact that blocked numbers continue to annoying calls or write.

If none of the methods helped, reset the settings of the phone application:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the phone and select the Warehouse.
3. Click Clear Data and Clear Cache.
4. Reboot the phone.

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Before resetting the phone app settings, export the call log: Phone → ⋮ → Settings → Export of the magazine. This will save the call history in the.vcf file.

Critical error: On phones with MIUI 13 and Android 12 may be missing the Call Record feature after resetting the phone app. To return it, upgrade to the latest version of the firmware or install the Google Phone app from the Play Market.

7.How to check if your number is blocked on someone else's Xiaomi

If you think your number is blacklisted on another person's Xiaomi phone, there are several ways to check it out, and note that these methods are not 100% guaranteed, but they are likely to help determine the status.

Method 1: Test call:

• 📞 Call from your number to your target phone.
• If the call is dropped after 1-2 horns or goes to voice mail - high probability of blocking.
• If the call passes (more than 3 beeps), but the subscriber does not respond - there is no lock.

Method 2: Sending SMS:

• 💬 Send a message with simple text (e.g. 1).
• If the message is not delivered (status not sent), and the Internet on the phone is working - perhaps the number is blacklisted.
• If a message is sent but the answer is not coming, block SMS no.

Method 3. Checking through messengers:

• 📱 Write to the subscriber in WhatsApp, Telegram or Viber.
• If a message reaches (two check boxes on WhatsApp), but no answers - lock only at the call level/SMS.
• If the message is not sent, you may have been blocked from all channels.

Note: On Xiaomi phones with MIUI 14 and Android 13 have a blacklisted Hidden Mode feature, and if it's enabled, blocked contacts won't see their number on the list, calls will be dropped without notification, and you can only check this through physical access to the phone.

8 Additional settings: filtering and exclusions

Besides the basic lockdown, MIUI It offers advanced tools for managing incoming calls and messages, which are useful if you want to block all unknown subscribers, for example, except for certain numbers.

Set up exceptions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Security → Blacklist.
2. Go to the Exclusions (or White List on some firmware).
3. Add numbers that should never be blocked (e.g., bank support).

Filtering by category:

• 🏷️ In the same Security section, enable Tag Filtering.
• 📊 Select the categories to block: Advertising, Fraud, Service.
• 🔄 Update the spammer database by clicking Update Now.

Lockdown schedule:

If you are concerned about calls at night, you can set up an automatic lock on the schedule:

1. Go to Settings → Sounds and vibration → Do not disturb.
2. Turn on Do Not Disturb mode and set up a schedule (for example, from 23:00 to 8:00).
3. In the Exclusions section, add the permitted numbers (e.g., Favorite Contacts).

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Do Not Disturb is blocking all notifications, not just calls, to leave access to the phone. SMS from important contacts, set exceptions separately for messages in the App section → Communications → Notifications.

For advanced users: On phones with unlocked bootloader can be used ADB-commands to manage a blacklist at the system level, for example, to add a number to the lock via a computer:

adb shell content insert --uri content://call_log/calls --bind number:s:79123456789 --bind type:i:5

Where 79123456789 is a lockable number, and type:i:5 — type of record (5 means "locked"). Caution: misuse ADB It can cause malfunctions in the phone.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the blacklist on Xiaomi