How to Delete Unnecessary Calls in Xiaomi Redmi

Modern Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones have huge memory, but over time, the call list can grow to hundreds of records, making navigation difficult. Clearing the call log is not only a matter of order, but also a way to protect their data from prying eyes. Owners of devices with a shell MIUI often face the need to selectively delete records or completely clear the history.

The removal procedure can vary depending on the version of the Android operating system and the interface modification. In this article, we will discuss in detail all available methods, from simple manual cleaning to automated scripts to working with hidden folders.

It’s worth noting that Xiaomi’s standard Phone app has its own features that set it apart from pure Android. Understanding these nuances will allow you to spend less time on routine operations. Let’s look at the main ways to clean up your journal.

Manual removal of individual records and groups

The easiest way to get rid of unnecessary entries is by manual deletion, so open the standard Phone app and go to the Log tab, which shows a chronological list of all your communications, and press and hold your finger on the number that you want to erase.

Once you've selected one record, the system will suggest selecting additional items, so you can tag multiple numbers or groups of calls at once, which is especially useful when you want to erase your history of a particular contact or service.

To confirm the action, click on the Remove icon or the Remove button, which usually appears at the top or bottom of the screen. The system will request confirmation of the operation to prevent accidental data loss.

• 📱 Open the phone application on the main screen.
• 📞 Go to the tab Journal or Challenges.
• 🖱️ Press and hold your finger on the right number to select.
• 🗑️ Click on the basket icon and confirm the action.

This action only affects the log (call history).

⚠️ Note: If you deleted the record by mistake, it is impossible to restore it with standard means of the Phone application without a backup copy.

Complete cleaning of the call log

Sometimes you have to erase the entire story at once. In MIUI, this is done through the control menu. Click on the menu button (usually three dots or stripes) in the corner of the call log screen.

In the list that opens, select Delete Call Log or Clear History, and the system will alert you that all records will be deleted, which is irreversible through the standard interface.

Once confirmed, the screen will blink for a second and the list will be empty, a procedure that is useful before selling the device or transferring it to another user.

If the menu does not contain a complete cleanup, you can use the highlight trick: press and hold one number, then select the option to Select everything in the top menu, then press the delete button.

⚠️ Warning: Full log cleaning may be required when the app cache is overflowing if it is not running smoothly.

For users accustomed to gestures, there is a quick way: Swipe left on call recording often offers a quick delete button, although this only works for single elements.

Working with Spam folder and blocked

Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones have a powerful anti-spam filter built in, which automatically detects and blocks unwanted calls, and all such calls go into a special hidden folder without showing up in a shared log.

To access these records, open the Phone app and click on the menu (three dots). In the list, look for Antispam or Blocked. This is where the history of all rejected calls is stored.

Deleting entries from this folder is similar to the main log, you can delete individual numbers or clear the entire list of blocked calls and SMS. This helps to free up space and remove visual noise.

• 🛡️ Go to the app T menu.
• 🚫 Select the Antispam section.
• 📜 Click on the Lock Log.
• ❌ Select records and click Delete.

Inside the anispam settings, you can also manage blacklists, and removing a number from a blacklist does not erase the history of its blocked calls, these actions are independent.

⚠️ Note: Some system blocking notifications may last longer than normal calls, check the Spam folder in your messages as well.

Using third-party cleaning applications

If standard tools are not enough, you can use third-party utilities from the Google Play store. Apps like Call History Manager or Clean Master offer advanced functionality for managing logs.

These programs allow you to delete calls by date, duration or type (only missed), which is especially convenient for automating the cleaning process.

When you install this application, MIUI will request permission to access the call log and contacts, and without these permissions, the program will not be able to function properly.

Using third-party software is justified if you need to perform complex sampling, for example, delete all calls older than 3 months.

Automatic removal via ADB (for advanced)

For users familiar with USB debugging, there is a method of cleaning through a computer. This is the fastest way to delete thousands of records instantly. You'll need an ADB package and a connected smartphone.

First, you need to enable USB debugging in the Developer section, then connect your phone to your PC and open the command line, enter a command to access the telephony database.

adb shell content delete --uri content://call_log/calls

This command will delete all entries from the call log without the possibility of recovering through the basket. Be extremely careful when executing commands in ADB, as they are of high priority.

• 💻 Connect your smartphone to your computer.
• 🔧 Put the debugging on. USB developer-menu.
• ⌨️ Enter the delete command in the terminal ADB.
• ✅ Check the log on your phone – it should be empty.

It's a good way to reset statistics or prepare a device for flashing when you need a clean system, and it's better for the average user to limit himself to manual methods.

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Before using ADB commands, make sure to back up important contacts, as the command deletes the data irrevocably.

Cleaning the cache and data of the phone application

Sometimes the call log may be bugged or not displaying deleted records due to caching errors, and then cleaning the application's data helps, so it won't delete your contacts, but it will reset the call settings.

Go to Settings → Applications → All applications. Find the Phone (or MIUI Dialer) in the list. Click on Memory.

Here you will see two buttons: Clear Cache and Clear All (or Reset) Clicking on Clear All will delete the call log and dial settings, returning the app to its original state.

This method is effective if the application interface is slow or freezes when you try to delete the recordings manually, and after the procedure, the phone can restart.

⚠️ Note: Phone application data reset can remove pinned contacts and quick dial settings, so write them down in advance.

Synchronization and Google Cloud Services

It's worth remembering that your call history can sync with your Google account. If you deleted your phone calls but they reappeared after the reboot, check the cloud.

Go to your Google account settings on your device and make sure that call log sync is enabled or turned off as you wish.History management is also available through Google Activity.

To completely delete data, you have to erase it in the cloud, or it will return to the device the next time you sync, a common problem when you change your device or when you reset your settings.

Use myactivity.google.com to view and delete your activity history, including calls made from your device, to ensure complete privacy.

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Deleting calls on your device doesn’t always erase them in the Google cloud, check both sources for complete privacy.

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