Xiaomi’s Redmi series is well-deservedly popular for its excellent value for money, but MIUI’s software shell sometimes baffles users with its custom solutions. One of the challenges Redmi 5 Plus owners face is cleaning up their incoming and outgoing call logs. Standard methods running on “pure” Android may not work here or be hidden in the depths of the menu. You may find that the standard cleanup button doesn’t delete old records or isn’t working properly.
The need to remove your call history can arise for a variety of reasons, from a banal desire to preserve privacy to solving technical problems when a crowded cache of the Phone application causes malfunctions. In this article, we will discuss in detail all the available ways to clean the log on Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus, including standard methods, work through application settings and hidden system capabilities. It is important to understand that proper management of call history helps not only to preserve privacy, but also to optimize the operation of the device.
Before we start taking any drastic measures, it is worth trying the standard tools that the operating system provides. MIUI interface has its own peculiarities, and finding the right feature requires careful attention. We will look at each step in detail to exclude the possibility of error. For owners of Redmi 5 Plus this is especially true, since the model, although time-tested, can respond more slowly to commands in a crowded database of calls.
Standard cleaning through the application "Phone"
The most obvious and easy way to remove your call history is to use the built-in functionality of the Phone app. However, in the MIUI shell, this process has its own nuances that distinguish it from other versions of Android. Usually, users look for a clean-up button in the general list, but it can be hidden or work selectively. You need to open the Phone application and go to the History or Recent tab.
To delete specific records, you just need to pin your finger to the number in the list, you'll see an action menu on the screen where you can choose to delete or block, and if you want to clean it completely, the algorithm changes. At the top of the screen, near the search, you'll often find a basket icon or three dots that open the context menu, and that's where the mass delete function is hidden.
⚠️ Attention: Deleting your call history through the standard menu doesn't always clear the app's cache completely.If the missed counter doesn't reset after deleting the records or calls continue to show, a deeper cleanup will be required.
Some versions of the Redmi 5 Plus MIUI firmware feature "Clean All" that is activated by long-term clicking on an empty list space or through a special sorting menu. If you didn't find this option, maybe your shell version requires a different approach.
It is important to note that when you delete records through the standard interface, they can be temporarily stored in cloud services if sync is enabled, so it is worth checking your Google or Mi Cloud account settings for complete privacy, which is especially true for those who use multiple devices.
Complete reset of the phone application data
If standard deletion doesn’t help or the call list isn’t updated, the most effective method is to force the app data cleanup.This process returns the Phone app to a post-installing state, removing all the accumulated information, including logs, favorite contacts and lock settings. To perform this operation, you will need access to the Settings section of your Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus.
Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps. In the list that opens, look for Phone (or Calls, depending on the translation). When you click on it, you will be taken to the App Management menu. Here you are interested in the Clean button (or the Broom icon), which will be clicked on to select “Clean Cache” or “Clear All.” To completely delete the Call Log, you need to select the “Clean All” option.