Xiaomi’s MIUI-based smartphones offer a handy quick dial feature, a tool that saves time when calling frequent contacts. However, many users don’t know how to activate it correctly or why it disappears after the update. In this article, we’ll break down everything from basic setup to solving typical problems on Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 Pro, Xiaomi 13T and others.
It's important to understand that fast dialing on Xiaomi works differently than on pure Android, where it's integrated into the company shell and can depend on the version of MIUI (14 or 15), regional firmware and even the installed launcher. We tested all methods on current versions of the software and collected working solutions - without common phrases and water instructions.
What is a fast set on Xiaomi and why you need it?
Quick dialing allows you to assign hotkeys (2 to 9) to quickly access contacts directly from the lock screen or the home screen, for example, holding the 2 key can call your mom right away, and 5 can call your boss right away.
- 📞 Frequent calls to work or home
- 🚗 Quick dialing of service numbers (taxi, delivery)
- 👨👩👧👦 Family contacts (children, parents)
- 💼 Corporate phones with a large number of subscribers
Xiaomi has a phone app and a few hidden features, such as MIUI 15, which has support for fast dialing for WhatsApp calls, and regional firmware for India, which has separate settings for SIM1/SIM2.
How to enable a quick set on Xiaomi: step-by-step instructions
Activation of the function takes less than a minute, but the path to settings varies depending on the version of MIUI. Here is a universal algorithm for all current models (tested on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Xiaomi 13 Ultra and POCO F5):
- Open the phone application (pipe icon).
- Slip on three dots in the upper right corner → select Settings.
- Scroll to the Quick Dial section (in) MIUI 14 may be called Hot Keys).
- Activate the switch at the top of the screen.
- Click Assign Contacts and select the desired numbers for the 2-9 keys.
After saving the changes, check the work: on the lock screen or in the Phone application, hold any digital key (except 1 and 0) - the call to the designated contact should begin.
☑️ Preparation before setting up
Important! On some firmware (e.g., the global ROM for Europe), the Quick Dial feature is disabled by default in security policies, in which case resetting the phone application will help:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find the phone, tap the storage → Data reset.
- Reboot the phone and reset the setting.
The difference between MIUI 14 and MIUI 15: what has changed?
In MIUI 15 (2026), developers reworked the logic of rapid dialing, and here are the key differences from MIUI 14:
| Function | MIUI 14 | MIUI 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of keys | Only 2-9. | Support for 0 and 1 (optional) |
| Integration with messengers | Only standard calls. | Support for WhatsApp, Telegram calls |
| Working on a locked screen | Requires unlocking. | It works without unlocking (configured) |
| Group contacts | Not supported. | You can assign a group of contacts to one key. |
Updating to MIUI 15 automatically resets the settings of the quick dial. If after the upgrade the function stopped working, check:
- 🔄 Phone version (must be at least 14.5.12).
- 📱 Regional settings (on Chinese firmware, fast dialing can be disabled).
- 🔒 Permissions for the Phone application (access to contacts and microphone).
How do I check the MIUI version?
Problems with rapid recruitment and their solutions
Even after you set it up properly, users are faced with typical bugs, and here are the most common ways to fix them:
⚠️ Attention, if the fast dial only works with the first one SIM-Check the double card settings. SIM In Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Choice SIM Often the problem is solved by changing the priority. SIM.
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The keys don't respond. | Conflict with the shell | Change the launcher to a standard MIUI Launcher |
| Calls are coming from the wrong SIM. | Incorrect SIM settings | Assign SIM for each contact manually |
| The function disappears after restarting | Cache error | Clear the phone app cache |
| The messengers don't work. | An outdated version of MIUI | Update to MIUI 15 or later |
For POCO models with custom firmware (such as the POCO Launcher), fast dialing can conflict with navigation gestures.
- Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Gestures.
- Turn off navigation gestures or set the button mode.
- Reset the device.
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If you’re using a Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher, add the Quick Dial widget to the home screen via the widget menu.
How to turn off quick dial on Xiaomi
If a function interferes (for example, randomly pressed during games), it can be completely deactivated or configured exceptions.
- 📱 Through phone settings: Open the phone → Settings → Quick dial. Turn off the master switch.
MIUI 15
Settings → Special features → System settings → Disable the quick dialadb shell settings put global quick_dial_enabled 0On Black Shark models, the default fast dial is disabled in game mode. To return the function, turn off Game Turbo Mode in the performance settings.
Additional chips of fast dialing
Few people know, but quick dialing on Xiaomi supports advanced use cases. Here are a few life hacks:
- 🔄 Call forwarding: Assign a forwarding contact (e.g. *21*number#) to activate it quickly.
- 📊 Quick access to USSD: Save it. USSD-commands (e.g. *100#) as contacts and assign to keys.
- 🔊 Voice dialing: B MIUI 15 holding the key 1 activates the voice assistant for dialing.
- 🌐 International calls: Add a prefix + Contact numbers to avoid roaming problems.
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On NFC models (such as Xiaomi 14), you can combine fast dialing with NFC tags. Attach the phone to the tag, the assigned number will automatically be dialed.
Security: How to protect fast dialing from accidental calls
One of the main claims to function is the risk of random sets (such as in a pocket or bag).
⚠️ Attention, Xiaomi with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T Pro) Quick dial can be triggered by touching the display turned off. Turn off Always On Display or set the delay in the lock screen settings.
- 🔐 Set up a dial confirmation: Go to the phone → Settings → Quick dial. Activate Confirmation before calling.
- ⏱️ Set up the delay: Settings → Lock screen → Additionally. → Delay in fast dialing (set up) 1-2 seconds)
- 🚫 Turn off the lock screen: Settings → Lockdown and protection → Additionally. → Quick dial on the locked screen (disable)