Xiaomi’s mobile devices are known for their clever MIUI and HyperOS shells, but even they have some obscure ways of managing basic functions. One of the tasks that often baffles users is to completely delete phone history. Unlike removing a single contact, cleaning the entire log requires a sequence of actions that not all smartphone owners know about.
The need for such a procedure can arise for various reasons, from the trivial desire to free up space in the system cache to the requirement to ensure the confidentiality of data before selling the device or transferring it to another person. The standard interface of the Phone application hides the function of mass cleaning, which creates the illusion of complexity of the process. In fact, to erase the history of calls, it is enough to know the exact path in the menu and use the hidden capabilities of the system.
In this article, we will take a look at all the ways you can delete connection records, learn how to delete one particular number, how to clean the entire log with a single click, and what to do if standard methods don’t work. The issues of recovery of deleted data and features of working with two will also be touched upon. SIM-This is true for most Redmi and Poco models.
Basic methods for removing call records
The easiest way to remove an unnecessary number from a story is to delete individual records, which is useful if you need to hide information about a particular conversation while keeping the rest of the log intact. To do this, open the standard Phone app and go to the Journal tab, which displays all incoming, outgoing and missed calls, sorted by date and time.
To delete one entry, click on it and hold your finger until the context menu appears. In the list that appears, select "Delete." If you use a new version of the shell, you may need to first highlight the recording with a long press, and then click on the basket icon that appears at the top of the screen. This action irreversibly removes the entry from the visible list, but the data may remain in the system cache for a while.
For selectively deleting multiple numbers, the action algorithm is slightly different. After a long press on the first entry, the highlight mode is activated. Now you can simply touch the other rows in the list, adding them to the delete group. When all the unnecessary numbers are ticked, click the Delete button or the basket icon. The system will request confirmation of the operation to avoid accidental loss of important information.
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Use the allocation mode to quickly clear the history of telemarketing numbers – just highlight all the successive advertising calls and delete them in one action.
It's important to understand that deleting the log entry doesn't erase contact information from your phone book if the number is saved. It's two independent databases: one stores connection history, the other stores contact information, so once the log is cleaned, the person's number will remain on the contact list, and you can find it through a search, but it won't show up in the call history.
Completely clearing your call history in one action
Often times, you have to delete all the records of calls, and doing it manually, choosing each number individually, is inefficient and time-consuming, and fortunately, MIUI and HyperOS have a mass-cleaning feature that allows you to erase the entire log in seconds.
To do this, open the Phone app and go to the settings, which are usually hidden in the three-dot menu or the gear in the upper right corner. In the menu that opens, look for Call History or Call Settings. This is where the Clear Call History button is located. Clicking on it will result in the complete removal of all connection records for all SIM-map.
☑️ Check before complete cleaning
There is another quick way, which is available directly from the main log window: click on the pencil icon or the edit button (if available in your version of the interface) at the top of the screen, and then you can select "All" or use the "Clear All" function. This method is especially convenient, since it does not require deep immersion in the system settings.
⚠️ Note: Complete clearing of call history is not restored by standard Android tools. Before performing this operation, make sure you do not need information about the time or duration of past conversations for reports or clarifying relationships.
It is worth noting that in some models with two SIM-You can clean up the log separately for each SIM card or globally for everyone. Read the system warnings carefully. If you want to clear the log for only one of the SIM cards, you'd better use the SIM filter at the top of the screen before you start the deletion procedure.
Working with a call log on two SIM-card
Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphone owners often use two numbers at the same time, which creates a certain specificity in managing call history, since the log can be combined or divided depending on the display settings. Understanding this logic helps to avoid confusion when deleting records.
By default, the Phone app shows a single feed of all events. However, if you pull the list down or click on the tabs at the top, you can filter calls by specific event. SIM-This is useful if you only need to clear the history of your work number, leaving your personal calls intact.
For detailed management, go to the call settings. You can often find the account or SIM divisions. If you want to delete the story for only one operator, select the appropriate tab, then activate the selection mode (long press), select all the records and delete them, which will keep one number confidential while the second one remains transparent for verification.
| Action. | One. SIM-map | Two. SIM-maps (General regime) | Two. SIM-maps (Filter) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deletion of one number | Long press -> Delete | Long press -> Delete | Select a filter -> Long press |
| Cleaning up the entire journal | Settings -> Clear the history | Remove all sims. | Remove only for selected |
| Recovery | Impossible without a backup. | Impossible without a backup. | Impossible without a backup. |
| Searching the magazine | Available. | Available on all SIMs. | Only in the selected SIM. |
Some firmware versions have the feature that when you delete a public log entry, it disappears everywhere, but when you clean it through the settings, the system may request clarification: SIM-Be careful when answering this request, so as not to lose data from the desired number.
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Using third-party cleaning applications
If standard tools seem to you not comfortable or functional, the help comes from the Google Play store. There are many utility-cleaners that specialize in cleaning garbage files, including call history, SMS and browser cache. Such programs often have a "One button" function, which greatly speeds up the process.
Popular applications like CCleaner, Clean Master, or Call History Manager provide advanced features that not only delete entries, but also back up your journal in CSV or Excel format before you clean it, which is critical if you need to save logs for accounting or reporting, but you want to free up space on your phone.
When installing such an app, be sure to pay attention to the permissions requested. To work with the call log, the program will need access to contacts and call history. Without this permission, it will not be able to perform a cleanup. Trust only trusted developers with high ratings so that your personal data does not fall into the hands of fraudsters.
Using third-party software also allows you to set up automatic cleaning, for example, you can set a rule: "Delete records over 30 days" or "Leave only the last 100 calls," which eliminates the need to manually monitor the log's fullness and ensures constant cleanliness in the system without your intervention.
Recovery of Remote Call History
Accidentally removing an important number from history is a frustrating situation that many people face. Unfortunately, there is no standard shopping cart in the Phone app on Xiaomi, making the recovery process difficult, but not always impossible. The chances of returning data depend on whether synchronization functions were enabled in advance.
The first place to look for deleted records is a Google account, and if your device has enabled contact and history sync, your data may have been stored in the cloud, go to Google Contacts through your browser, log in to your account, and check the History or Telephony section, and while Google often syncs the contacts themselves, it sometimes saves the log of recent actions.
The second option is to check the Xiaomi Cloud service. Mi Account holders can find backups there. Go to your phone settings, select "Mi Account," then "Xiaomi Cloud," and see if there's stored call data there. If synchronization has been enabled, you can restore the log, but that will require a full reset of your phone or specialized software to upload data from the cloud.
⚠️ Note: PC data recovery software (like Dr.Fone or Tenorshare) works only if it’s been a short time since the deletion and the memory sector hasn’t been overwritten with new data. The more active you use your phone after deletion, the less likely you are to succeed.
There is also the possibility of recovery through telecom operators: mobile operators store call details (billing) for a long time (usually from 3 to 6 months), you can order the details in the personal office of the operator or in the salon, of course, there will be no duration of conversations in seconds or recordings of conversations, but the numbers and time of calls will be specified accurately.
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The only guaranteed way to keep your call history is to regularly create backups or periodically upload details from the operator.