Antispam on Xiaomi Redmi 10: how to configure protection against intrusive calls and messages

Spam calls and SMS-Owners of Xiaomi Redmi 10 are no exception — advertising mailings, fraudulent schemes and automatic robots regularly distract from important matters. MIUI Offers built-in tools to combat this problem, and additional apps from Google Play expand protection options.

In this article, we will discuss all available ways to activate anti-spam on Redmi. 10 — From basic settings to advanced solutions, you'll learn how to block unwanted numbers, filter. SMS, We're going to try to set up blacklists and even protect ourselves from spam in messengers. MIUI 12/13/14, as the interface and location of functions may differ depending on the shell version.

Before you start settings, check your firmware version: go to Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI. This will help avoid confusion when searching for the right menu items, and make sure that the device has the latest security updates installed – they often contain improvements to the spam filtering system.

Built-in anti-spam functions in MIUI

Shell MIUI Xiaomi has several layers of spam protection, and most of them are activated by default. However, for maximum efficiency, they should be configured manually. → Annexes → Application management.

Start with basic spam protection. Open the Phone app and go to Recents. Here tap the three-point menu in the top right corner and select Settings. → Lock and filter. Turn on the switches:

• 📞 Spam Call Filtering – Blocks Known Fraudulent Numbers from Xiaomi’s Base
• 🔍 Number Definition – Shows “Spam” or “Fraud” tags for suspicious calls
• 📵 Hidden Number Blocking – Automatically Cuts Off Hidden Identity Calls

For SMS-The message algorithm is similar. In the Messages app, go to Settings. → Block and filter and activate:

• 📬 Spam filtering-SMS — Sends suspicious messages to the Spam folder"
• 🔗 Blocking links – prevents the opening of potentially dangerous links URL
• 📋 Blacklist – manually adding unwanted numbers

Set up the blacklist manually

Automatic filtering can handle most standard spam mailings, but sometimes you have to block a specific number, like if you're getting annoyed by a collection agency or a marketing person. MIUI There is a blacklist that works for both calls and SMS.

To add a number to the blacklist:

1. Open the phone or messages application
2. Go to Recent (for calls) or find the message you need
3. Tap the number and select Block or Add to the blacklist
4. Confirm the action in the window that appears

You can centrally manage the blacklist.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management
2. Select the Blacklist (may be called Number Block)
3. Here you will see all blocked contacts and can edit or delete them.

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Please note that blocked numbers will not be able to call or send you SMS, But they will still see your status in messengers (for example, WhatsApp or Telegram.

⚠️ Note: If you use two of these SIM-Redmi 10 cards, blacklisting is separate for each number. SIM not extend to the second.

Additional applications to combat spam

Built-in tools MIUI They're effective, but they're not perfect. You can install third-party applications for advanced protection:

• 🛡️ Truecaller – detects spam numbers in real time, has a database of billions of records
• 🔒 Hiya – blocks fraudulent calls and SMS, Integrates with system contacts
• 📱 Should I Answer? – Analyzes incoming calls and warns of potential spam
• 🌍 Kaspersky Who Calls – Kaspersky Lab’s solution with a focus on security

When choosing an application, pay attention to:

• 📥 Database size – the more numbers in the database, the more efficient the filtering
• 🔄 Update frequency – spam numbers change quickly, the database needs to be updated daily
• 🛠️ Integration with MIUI — Some applications may conflict with system settings
• 💰 The monetization model – free versions often have limitations

Installation of third-party anti-spam:

1. Download the app from Google Play (like Truecaller)
2. Run it and provide the necessary permissions (access to contacts, call logs, SMS)
3. In the application settings, activate spam filtering options
4. Set up blocking notifications (optional)

Important: When using multiple anti-spam applications at the same time, conflict may arise. It is recommended to choose one main solution and disable duplicate functions in the application. MIUI, avoiding double filtration.

Protection against spam in messengers

Spam does not just come through calls and SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram and Viber also have tools to block unwanted messages.

On WhatsApp:

1. Open a chat with unwanted contact
2. Tap the three-point menu. → More. → Lock down
3. Confirm the blocking and mark Report Spam (optional)

On Telegram:

1. Go to the user or channel profile
2. Press three points. → Block the user
3. For channels, select Hide and Leave

On Viber:

1. Open a dialogue with the spammer
2. Tap on the contact name → Information → Lock down
3. Activate the option to delete chat if necessary

Additional protection measures in messengers:

• 🔐 Privacy settings – limit who can write to you (e.g. only contacts)
• 🛑 Disabling notifications from groups and channels that you are not interested in
• 📌 Using two-factor authentication – protects your account from hacking
• 🗑️ Regularly cleaning the chat list from irrelevant dialogues

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If you are added to a spammy Telegram group, leave immediately, and scammers often use these groups to spread phishing links.

Advanced Settings: Filtering by Keyword

For experienced users MIUI Offers advanced features to filter spam by keyword, this feature allows you to block messages containing certain phrases (for example, "you won a prize", "urgent loan", "domain renewal.

To set up filtering for keywords:

1. Open the messages. → Settings → Blocking and filtration
2. Select a Keyword Filter (could be called Filtering Rules)
3. Add words or phrases that should be blocked
4. Set up action: Move to spam or delete

Examples of effective keywords to block:

• 💰 "loan, loan, interest-bearing money"
• 🎁 "Winning, prize, gift for the survey"
• 📦 "parcel, "customs", "unpaid order"
• 🔒 "Your account is blocked, "urgent confirmation"

Be careful with words that are too general (such as "offer" or "information") to block important messages. Check your spam folder regularly for false positives.

Updating spam number databases

The effectiveness of anti-spam depends on the relevance of the database of fraudulent numbers. Xiaomi regularly updates its listings through the cloud services, but sometimes requires a forced update, and it is also important to keep track of updates of system applications responsible for filtering.

To update the spam number database manually:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management
2. Find the phone or messages app
3. Tap the three-point menu. → Update (if available)
4. Alternatively, clear the app cache and restart it.

To update system components:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update
2. Check for updates to be made to MIUI safety
3. Install all available patches

If after the update, the anti-spam stopped working correctly:

• 🔄 Reset the device
• 📱 Check permissions for Phone and Messages apps
• 🗑️ Clear cache and data for Call Service (in application settings)
• 📡 Make sure you have a mobile connection or Wi-Fi enabled to sync your databases

⚠️ Warning: After resetting the phone to factory settings, all custom anti-spam rules (blacklist, keywords) will be deleted. Save them in advance in a text file or screenshots.

What to do if anti-spam doesn’t work

Sometimes, even after setting up the anti-spam correctly, it can fail. Let’s look at the typical problems and their solutions for the Xiaomi Redmi 10.

If the problem persists after all the manipulations, try:

1. Install an alternative call app (e.g. Google Phone)
2. Reverse System Application Update through Settings → Annexes
3. Contact Xiaomi Support via Official Chat or Forum

In extreme cases, you can reset your network settings (not to be confused with a full reset of your phone!):

→ SIM-maps and mobile networks → Network reset

This won’t delete your data, but it will reset your mobile settings, which can sometimes help with spam filtering issues.

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Regular updates MIUI And spam numbers are the key to effective protection. Don't ignore the notifications of available security patches.

FAQ: Frequent questions about anti-spam on Redmi 10