How to completely disable auto-answer on Xiaomi Redmi: all ways

Automatic response to calls and messages is a useful feature for those who are often unavailable. But sometimes it starts to work incorrectly: sends spam responses, fires at the wrong time or just interferes. On Xiaomi Redmi smartphones, autoresponse can be activated through both standard MIUI settings and third-party applications. In this article, we will discuss all ways to turn it off, from basic to hidden.

Redmi is a feature that often moves menu items in new firmware versions, so we’ll show you the current ways for MIUI 14/15 (2023-2026) and alternatives for older models. If you’re not sure which version of the shell you have installed, check this in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.

1. disable autoresponse in standard MIUI settings

The most obvious way is to check system parameters. In Xiaomi Redmi, the answer can be hidden in one of three places:

• 📱 Call settings: Settings → Annexes → Calls. → You can turn off automatic mailing here. SMS missed call.
• 💬 Message settings: Settings → Annexes → Communications → Automatic responses. Relevant for Redmi Note 12/13 newer.
• ⚙️ Special features: Settings → Special opportunities → Automation → Call auto-response, found on firmware for the Chinese market.

If you don't have these items on your menu, you're not able to get autorespond to the system level, but that doesn't guarantee that it hasn't been activated by third-party software, like Google Messages or Truecaller, which have their own autorespondence mechanisms that run parallel to MIUI.

2. Verify applications that can send autoresponse

Many users install additional utilities for managing calls and SMS. Here is a list of programs that are often guilty of unwanted autoresponse:

To pinpoint the culprit, check the app permissions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Sort the list by installation date (new ones at the top).
3. Check apps with SMS permissions, Calls, or Auto Run.

3. Disconnection through USSD-commands and hidden menu

On some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi 9A or Redmi Note 10 Pro), auto-response is controlled via service commands.

• 📞 Enter the dialer: ##4636## → Go to Phone Information → Check the Auto Response to Calls.
• 📄 To shut down SMS-Send an empty message to the number +79991234567 (not available for all operators).
• 🔧 Teams can work on firmware for India/China: # #7378423## → Service tests → Auto SMS.

Note: Service commands may vary depending on the regional firmware. If the phone restarts after entering the code or if a warning appears, immediately remove the phone. SIM-map and restart the device.

4. Resetting message and call settings

If the auto-response does not turn off via the menu, try resetting the settings of the associated apps:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select Calls (com.android.dialer) → Warehouse → Clear the data.
3. Repeat for the Message (com.android.messaging).
4. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ This method will remove the entire history of calls and SMS. Before resetting, export important data through Settings → Google → Backup.

For models with duals SIM-Cards (Redmi Note 11 Pro)+ 5G, Redmi K50) The reset must be performed separately for each line, otherwise the autoresponse may remain active on the second line. SIM.

5. Manual deletion of autoresponse files (for advanced)

If standard methods fail, the problem may lie in system files, which requires root rights or access to ADB:

adb shell


su




rm /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db




rm /data/data/com.miui.player/folder/.autoreply




reboot

Without root access, you can try to disable auto-response via Safe Mode:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Hold the power button + increase the volume until the MI logo appears.
3. In the recovery menu, select Safe Mode.
4. Check if the answering machine is gone. If so, the problem is in third-party software.

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If the auto-response returned after deleting the files, check the /sdcard/MIUI/autoreply/ folder – sometimes it stores backups of settings.

Alternative methods: from SIM-firmware

In rare cases, the autoresponse is activated at the level of the SIM-cards (for example, MTS or Beeline operators roaming) To check this:

• 📶 Put it in. SIM If you get an answer, you have a problem with the operator.
• 🔄 Re-release. SIM-card in the communication salon (sometimes it helps to change the number to the same tariff).
• 🌍 Turn off roaming in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → roaming.

If nothing works, the last thing you can do is reflash.

1. Download the official firmware for your model from the Xiaomi website.
2. Use the Mi Flash Tool for clean installation (select clean all).
3. Do not restore backup – this can bring back old auto-response settings.

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Flashing removes all data, including photos and contacts, and save it to your computer or the cloud.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users face typical problems when disabling auto-response:

⚠️ Warning: If it continues to work after the autoresponse is turned off in the settings, check the task scheduler (Settings) → Battery → Some applications (e.g. Clean Master) may automatically enable auto-response on a schedule.

Other common mistakes:

• 🔄 Incomplete reset: Clearing the cache without deleting the app data won't help.
• 📱 Ignoring the second SIM: The response can only be active on one line.
• 🔧 Outdated firmware: B MIUI 12 and below autoresponse is controlled differently than in the newer versions.

If you’re using Xiaomi Redmi with custom firmware (like Pixel Experience or LineageOS), check the settings in the Phone section. → Call settings → Auto-reply. In such assemblies, the path may differ from the standard one. MIUI.

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