How to Cancel an Inbound Call on a Xiaomi Phone: All Ways (including Hidden)

An incoming call on Xiaomi can interrupt an important activity, whether it’s playing, watching videos or working with documents. The standard call window occupies the entire screen, blocking access to other smartphone features. Fortunately, there are several ways to roll up the screen in MIUI firmware (including versions 14 and 15) to continue using the phone without interrupting the conversation.

In this article, we will look at all the current methods, from the obvious (gestures, home button) to the hidden (developer settings, third-party applications), pay special attention to the nuances for different models of Redmi, POCO and flagship Xiaomi, and explain why sometimes standard methods do not work and how to fix it.

1. Standard method: Home button or gesture

The easiest method is to use navigational elements. On most Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12 and newer, the call window is folded with a single click or gesture:

• 📱 With navigation buttons: Press the physical or touch button Home (home) once. the call window is minimized into a floating notification at the top of the screen.
• 👆 With gesture navigation: swipe bottom-up through the center of the screen ("Home" gesture) on some models (for example, POCO F5) You may need to do it twice.
• ⚙️ If it doesn’t work: check your gesture settings in Settings → Display. → Full screen mode. Make sure you select Gesture navigation or Navigation buttons.

Once you fold, the call remains active, but you can use other apps to return to the conversation, tap the floating notification or deploy the notification bar.

2. Converting through the notification panel

If the Home button doesn’t work (for example, due to a MIUI failure), use the notification bar:

1. During an incoming or active call, pull down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the call card (usually at the top of the list) and swipe it left or right – this minimizes the window.
3. On some firmware (for example, MIUI 13 for POCO), you need to click on the icon ↓ (arrow down) in the upper right corner of the card.

This method works even if gestures or navigation buttons are blocked, but on older models (e.g. Redmi 5/6), the notification bar can be blocked during a call, in which case use alternative methods.

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If the notification bar doesn’t open, try a double sipping – first pull down slightly, then again until fully disclosed.

Hidden function: "In floating window" mode

Starting with MIUI 14, the firmware introduced an experimental Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode that allows you to not just fold a call, but move it to a small window that you can drag around the screen.

1. During the call, click on the icon. ⋮ (three points) in the upper right corner of the call window.
2. Select the Floating Window (or Display in PiP in English firmware).
3. The call window will shrink to 200×100 px and float on top of other applications.

Floating window control:

• 🔄 Move: Clip the window and drag to any part of the screen.
• 🗑️ Closing: Swipe the window to the bottom or top edge of the screen.
• 🔊 Volume: adjustable by a slider directly in a floating window.

4.Use of the Developer Mode

If the standard methods don't work, you can enable additional options through the developer's settings, which is suitable for power users and requires caution:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version and press 7 times in a row.
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the option to Allow Resize Windows (or Force Resize Activities) and enable it.
4. Also activate USB Debugging and Do not turn off the screen while charging (in case of failures).

Then try to roll back the call in the standard way. If the window still doesn't minimize, use it. ADB-spoiler-tank.

⚠️ Attention: Sloppy changes to the developer settings can cause the phone to crash, such as enabling the Force option GPU rendering sometimes causes artifacts when you call. Before experimenting, back up your data.

5. Third-party applications for call management

If the built-in MIUI features don't work, install one of the specialized apps that offer advanced folding options, recording conversations, and even automatically disabling ads during calls.

Check reviews before installing – some applications may conflict with MIUI (e.g., cause incoming calls to freeze) and also pay attention to permissions: call management applications require access to the Call Log and Microphone.

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The side of the application may consume additional battery and RAM. If after installation the phone began to warm or quickly discharge, uninstall the program and use the built-in MIUI functions.

6 Problems and Solutions: Why the Challenge Cannot Be Cured

Sometimes standard methods don't work because of software constraints or failures, and let's look at the typical causes and ways to fix them:

• 🚫 Call from operator: System calls (e.g. from mobile operator) often block folding. Solution: wait for the end of the voice message or call back later.
• 🔒 Kiosk mode: If parental controls or Linked Account mode are enabled, some features may be limited. → Special facilities.
• 📱 Old models: on Redmi 4/5 mi A1/A2 (With pure Android) there is no PiP function. Use the Home button or install third-party software.
• 🔄 Failure MIUI: If after the update the gestures stopped working, reset the interface settings in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Settings (⚙️) → Resetting settings.

If the problem persists, check the system logs:

1. Install the Logcat Extreme app.
2. Repeat the problem (try to fold the call).
3. Export the log and find errors with the Telecom or InCallUI tag.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global Stable for the POCO X3) After resetting, you may lose access to the mobile network. APN-setup of the operator or prepare a backup SIM-map.

7.Alternative solutions: voice commands and smart devices

If you can’t physically reach your phone (such as driving), use voice commands or connected devices:

• 🎤 Google Assistant: Say, OK Google, turn the call. MIUI 13+ Google-based.
• 📼 Smartwatch: on the Mi Band 7/8 Xiaomi Watch S3 You can turn it down or you can take a call, but you can't, but you can turn it off and keep using the phone.
• 🚗 Android Auto: If the phone is connected to the tape recorder, the call automatically appears on the car screen, freeing the smartphone.

For voice commands, additional configuration may be required:

1. Open Google Assistant and go to Settings → Voice Assistant → Voice Control.
2. Enable the option to Allow Call Management.
3. Say the phrase “Learn to turn the call” so that the assistant remembers the team.

FAQ: Frequent questions about folding calls on Xiaomi