Xiaomi smartphone owners often encounter intrusive features that are activated by default or switched on accidentally. One of these features is an automatic responder that can drop calls or send messages without your knowledge. This is especially true for new users who don't immediately understand the confusing MIUI menu. If you notice that the phone is behaving strangely during an incoming call, chances are it's these settings that are the case.
In this article, we will take a closer look at all the ways to deactivate automated calls on Xiaomi devices, and we will look at both the standard settings menu and hidden engineering codes that are often ignored in the usual manuals, and understanding these processes will help you regain full control of your device and avoid awkward situations with the interlocutors.
The instructions are suitable for most modern models, including the Redmi Note series, Poco and the flagship Mi lineup. The interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, but the logic of the operation remains the same for the entire ecosystem.
Disabling Auto Response in the Standard Phone Application
The most common scenario is the built-in automatic response feature, which often turns on by default in some regions or after a system update. To turn it off, you need to open the Phone application, which is the standard for the MIUI shell, and this is where the basic levers for managing incoming calls are hidden.
When you open the app, look for the gear icon or the three dots in the top right corner of the screen, and if you click on them, you'll be taken to the settings menu where you'll select Auto Response Settings. In the list that opens, you'll see a switch that can be called Auto Response or Auto Response. If the slider is blue or green, the function is active and requires your intervention.
Just put the switch inactive, and now the smartphone will stop automatically accepting calls after a given period of time, which is a basic method that solves the problem 90% of the time for users using a standard Xiaomi call.
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If you didn’t find the “Autoresponse” option in the main settings, try searching for it in the “Advanced” or “Advanced Settings” section inside the call menu.
Setting up the "In the car" and driving profile
Users often confuse a regular answering machine with the functions of driving mode. MIUI Android has special profiles that are activated when connected to a Bluetooth headset or car system, in which the phone can automatically drop calls or send messages. SMS-Reports that you are driving.
To check these settings, go to Settings on the main smartphone menu. Find the one related to driving mode. In older versions of the firmware, it could be called "Car Mode," in newer versions, "Driving Mode," or be integrated into the Digital Well-being section. Within this menu, look for options related to handling incoming calls.
Here you can see the following active parameters:
- 🚗 Automatic shipping SMS call-in.
- 📞 Automatic Call Receiving Through Headset.
- 🔇 Automatic turn on of speakerphone.
- 📵 Blocking notifications while in motion.
Turn off all items that involve automatic actions. Check your message settings carefully, as they may be spending your SMS packet or transmitting extra information about your location. After changing your settings, be sure to test your phone's performance by making a test call from another number.
☑️ Driving check
Use of the USSD-resetting codes
Sometimes the problem is not with the settings of the smartphone itself, but with the services of the operator that were activated earlier. GSM-Special networks are used USSD-code.
Open the dialing app and enter the code ##002#. This universal command request is sent to the operator and serves to completely cancel all types of forwarding (voice, facsimile, data). After entering the code, click the call button. You should receive a message about the successful execution of the request.
Other codes can also be used for more point-based diagnosis:
- 📱 *#21# – Check the status of all redirects.
- 🔇 ##61# – Cancellation of forwarding if the subscriber does not respond.
- 🚫 ##62# – Cancel redirects if the phone is off or offline.
- 📞 ##67# – Cancellation of forwarding if the line is occupied.
These codes are safe and free to use, because they are standard communication protocols, and if the problem with the answering machine disappears after entering the ##002# code, then the reason was on the operator's side or in the old network settings.
What if the code doesn't work?
Resetting the settings of the phone application to the factory
If manually disabling functions didn't help, the software might have crashed. Cache files or damaged configurations of the Phone app can ignore your commands. In this case, the effective solution would be to completely reset the settings of this particular application, without affecting the personal data of the smartphone.
To do this, go to Settings -> Apps -> All Apps. Find the Phone app (or "Mi Dialer", "Google Phone", depending on your version of MIUI) in the list. Click on it and select the Clean or Memory option, and then click Reset or Clear all data.
After this procedure, the application will return to the "out of the box" state. All your recent calls can be deleted from the call log (but not from the contact history), so it is recommended to save important numbers in advance.
The table below shows the differences in the paths to settings for different versions of the interface:
| MIUI / Android version | The Way to Call Settings | Location of the response vehicle | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIUI 12 / 13 | Phone -> Settings (cogs) | In the list of general settings | Standard interface |
| MIUI 14 / HyperOS | Phone -> Three points -> Settings | Auto-response tab | Simplified menu |
| Android One (Mi A1-A3) | Phone -> Three points -> Settings | Section "Accounts and imports" | Pure Android |
| Global ROM | Depends on the model. | Often hidden | May require code |
Verification of third-party applications and conflicts
Modern smartphones are often overgrown with additional software that can intercept call management. Antiviruses, number detectors, applications for recording conversations or spam blockers can have their own autoresponder settings that are prioritized over system ones. If you installed such utilities, check them first.
Look at apps like Truecaller, Call Blocker, or call enhancers, and go to the settings of each of these apps and look for Call Handling, Auto Reply, or Blacklist, and often the automatic reset or response feature is built in to fight telemarketing, but it can work on regular numbers.
You should also check the permissions. Go to Settings -> Apps -> Permissions -> Phone. See which third-party applications are allowed to handle calls. If you see a suspicious application that you have not given permission to, immediately revoke the permission from it or delete it.
Solving problems with the headset and Bluetooth devices
Another common reason for spontaneous autoresponse is the way Bluetooth devices work. Some wireless headphones, smartwatches, or car systems have a physical button that, with a long press or double click, can activate a call response. A user can accidentally hit a button thinking that he controls the volume.
Also, the Bluetooth settings on the phone itself may have quick response features active. Check the Settings -> Bluetooth -> Additional (or click on the gear icon next to the connected device). Make sure there are no ticks like "Auto-response when connected" or "Speed to device."
If the problem only manifests itself when connecting a particular device, try:
- 🔌 Disable the device and check the behavior of the phone.
- 🗑️ Remove the device from the list of conjugated and connect again.
- 📱 Update the firmware of the Bluetooth gadget through its proprietary application.
- 🚫 Temporarily disable Bluetooth for diagnostics.
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The problem can be physical: check if the response button is stuck on your case or protective glass, especially in the speaker area.
⚠️ Note: If you use third-party themes for MIUI, They can break the standard elements of the call interface. Try switching to the standard theme in the Topics app to rule this out.