How to turn off anti-spam on Xiaomi Redmi 7

Xiaomi smartphone owners often encounter the inbound call blocking feature that is built into the MIUI shell by default. On the Redmi 7, this system can be unnecessarily aggressive, sifting out not only advertising calls, but also important contacts from couriers or delivery services. Users wonder how to deactivate this mechanism so as not to miss any significant event.

The problem is that security services are integrated into the system layer of the Android operating system. A simple switch to turn off everything is often not found in the standard settings menu, as the company seeks to protect customers from fraud at all costs. However, the flexibility of MIUI allows you to customize or completely disable filtering if you are confident in your actions.

In this guide, we will discuss all available anti-spam management methods, we will look at settings for a standard security application, working with blacklists and using third-party solutions. It is important to understand that completely disabling protection requires a conscious approach to avoid becoming a victim of telephone fraud.

Standard settings of the application Security

The main security tool in the Redmi 7 is the Security app, which is where the main levers of incoming traffic are concentrated. To get started, you need to open a shortcut with a green shield on the home screen or in the Tools folder.

Inside the program interface, you'll find the block section, which is usually hidden in the settings menu, which is called by clicking on the gear icon in the upper right corner, and here you'll find the filtering settings that are activated immediately after you first set up the device.

You'll need to find "Block" or "Antispam," and depending on the version of MIUI, the names may vary slightly, and you can manage the number databases and the rules for handling incoming events inside this menu.

• 📱 Open the Security app on the desktop.
• ⚙️ Click on the settings icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
• 🚫 Select “Block” or “Antispam” in the list of options.
• 🔍 Go to the blacklist settings for detailed configuration.

Please note that standard settings only limit functionality, but do not always allow you to completely remove the database of spam numbers without turning off the Internet for this service.

Managing blacklist and filtering rules

The detailed setup allows you to create a flexible system that will ignore only certain types of numbers, leaving the rest of the calls passing. In the Redmi 7 lock menu, the section "Blocking Rules" is available, where the user can specify criteria by which the call will be rejected automatically.

There are several levels of severity: you can ban calls from all hidden numbers, from all unknown contacts, or only from those who are blacklisted. To completely disable anti-spam, you need to uncheck all the active rules or select the "Disable Lock" mode.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling all filtering rules will make your number available to any advertising agencies and scammers using automated callering.

You can also manually adjust lists in this section, so you can add a specific number to exceptions to make sure you receive calls from it, even if it's marked as spam by the system, and this is true for working contacts from city numbers.

The rule management interface is as follows:

Disabling the blocker in the Phone application

In addition to the central security application, Redmi 7 has a built-in filtering module directly in the "bell ringer" that runs parallel to the system antivirus. To access its settings, open the Phone app and click on the three dots in the upper right corner.

In the drop-down menu, select Settings, and then look for Antispam, which displays the statistics of blocked calls and messages, and the Antispam Settings button will allow you to move to database management.

The key is the Spam Filter switch, which, if activated, will check incoming numbers against the cloud base, and disabling the switch will stop checking, but will not delete previously stored local rules.

• 📞 Launch the standard call app.
• 🔽 Click on the menu (three dots) and select Settings».
• 🛡️ Go to the section "Antispam».
• 🔕 Turn off the "Spam filter" switch».

It is important to note that after updating the MIUI firmware, these settings can reset to factory values, so after a major system update, it is recommended to recheck the status of the blocker.

Working with databases and Internet services

The effectiveness of anti-spam on Xiaomi depends on the relevance of databases that are updated over the Internet. The smartphone regularly turns to the company's servers to check unknown numbers. If you want to completely eliminate this process, you need to limit the application's access to the network.

To do this, go to your mobile traffic or data usage settings, search for Security or Security apps and limit your background Internet connection, which will prevent new virus and spam database definitions from loading.

However, it is worth considering that limiting network access for system components can affect the operation of other functions, such as device search or time synchronization.

Some versions of the shell offer the option to “Update Bases Automatically,” which will leave the current list of Spam numbers up to date at the time of the last update, but will not download new records.

⚠️ Blocking network access for system services can lead to unstable operation of the smartphone and the appearance of errors in the system logs.

An alternative solution is to use third-party number detectors that have their own filtering mechanisms and are independent of MIUI services, which completely ignores the built-in tools of Xiaomi.

Use of third-party applications for filtering

If Redmi 7’s built-in tools seem inconvenient or inefficient, the market offers a variety of alternatives: apps like Truecaller, Kaspersky Who Calls or Yandex.Definition take over the function of handling incoming calls.

When installing such software, the system will request permission to use as the main number detector. Once confirmed, the third-party application will intercept the management of calls, in which case, Xiaomi’s built-in anti-spam is recommended to be disabled to avoid conflicts.

External solutions have the advantage of being more flexible and often more relevant to a specific region, and they also allow you to create complex scenarios, such as putting different tunes for different contact groups.

• 📥 Download the app from Google Play Market.
• ✅ Provide all requested permissions to access contacts and calls.
• 🔄 Select the application as the main one in the system settings.
• 🗑️ Turn off the built-in filter MIUI to prevent double processing.

It is worth remembering that third-party programs require access to your phone book and call history, which may raise questions from users concerned about privacy.

Resetting call settings and system recovery

In cases where software failures cause filtering to work incorrectly, call resets may be necessary, which will return call settings to factory values, but will not affect your personal data, photos or contacts.

To perform the reset, go to Settings → Applications → All apps. Find the Phone (or Calls) list, click on it and select Clear → All data. A similar procedure can be done for the Contacts app.

After this operation, the blocker is set up to return to the “shop-like” state, you will have to re-set the original anti-spam setting, where you can immediately refuse to activate the filters.

If the problem is systemic and not solved by standard methods, a deeper intervention may be needed, such as resetting all phone settings, but this is an extreme measure that requires prior backup.

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Before performing the application reset, export important contacts to SIM-Google card or account to ensure you keep them.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Correct configuration of filtering rules is more effective than a complete shutdown of protection, since it allows you to weed out garbage without missing important calls.