Returning the native MIUI call to the new Xiaomi without unlocking: 5 proven ways

After upgrading to MIUI 14/15 or buying a new Xiaomi smartphone (especially the Redmi Note 12/13, Poco X5/F5, Xiaomi 13/14), many users are faced with the disappearance of the standard Phone app. Instead, the system offers Google Phone or does not display a call in the menu. The reason lies in Xiaomi’s policy: on some regional firmwares (especially EEA and Global), the native application is hidden or replaced with an alternative one.

The main problem is that most guides on the network require unlocking the bootloader, which cancels the warranty and carries the risk of "bricking" the device. MIUI without unlocking, using hidden system settings, ADB-In this article, current methods for 2026, tested on firmware MIUI 14.0.6–15.1.3.

Why is the MIUI call missing and can it be returned?

Since 2022, Xiaomi has been actively replacing the standard Phone app (com.android.dialer) with Google Phone (com.google.android.dialer) in firmware for the European and global markets.

• 📜 Google's default service requirements for Android Enterprise Recommended.
• 🌍 Regional adaptation: in China and India, the native call remains, and in the EEA/Global — Google version.
• 🔄 Optimization MIUI: Some features (such as recording conversations) conflict with Google Play's policies.

You can return your native call without unlocking, but with reservations:

• ✅ It's firmware-based. MIUI 14/15 (In addition to HyperOS, there is another mechanism).
• ⚠️ On some models (Xiaomi) 13T Pro, Redmi K60 Ultra may be required ADB.
• ❌ It will not help if the call is deleted at the firmware level (for example, in custom assemblies).

Method 1: Enabling a hidden application through MIUI settings

On some smartphones (Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Poco F5), the native call is not deleted, but simply disabled.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Slip on three dots in the upper right corner and select Show All Apps.
3. In the search box, enter the phone or Dialer.
4. If you find the com.android.dialer app (green handset icon), tap on it and click Enable.

If the app is not listed, move on to the next method, and it's important that some firmwares call it com.miui.dialer or com.android.incallui.

Method 2: Install a call via APK (no root)

If the standard application is hidden but not removed, you can try reinstalling it APK.

1. Download the original APK caller MIUI from a trusted source (e.g. APKMirror: 📱 For MIUI 14: com.android.dialer_14.0.12.0. 📱 For MIUI 15: com.android.dialer_15.0.5.0.

Settings → Privacy

After installation, restart the device.

Warning: Install only APKs from trusted sources! Fake files may contain malicious code. Before installing, check the hash of the file (e.g. via VirusTotal).

⚠️ Attention: On firmware MIUI EEA This method may not work because of Google's limitations. ADB-teams (mode 4).

Method 3: Reset application settings (soft reset)

Sometimes the call goes missing because of a cache failure, so you can get it back without losing data.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Slip on three points → Reset application settings.
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to your PC and open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd).
2. Check the connection command: Adb devices should appear serial number of the device.
3. Enter the command to activate the call: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.android.dialer or (for newer versions of MIUI): adb shell pm enable com.android.dialer
4. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell am start -n com.android.dialer/.DialtactsActivity

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI 15 EEA) Xiaomi is blocking ADB-In this case, only flashing through Fastboot will help (but this already requires unlocking).

1. Reinstall Xiaomi ADB Interface drivers through Device Manager.

2. Use another USB-cable (not all support data transmission).

3. Enable the debugging option in the developer settings USB (security parameters) and Allow debugging in charging mode.-->

Method 5: Using third-party launchers (a bypass)

If you can't get your native call back, you can get around the restriction with alternative launchers that display all system applications, including hidden ones.

• 🚀 Nova Launcher: Allows you to add a Phone widget to the home screen even if the app is hidden.
• 🔧 Lawnchair: Supports Forced-Show Hidden APK.
• 📱 Microsoft Launcher: Sometimes finds system applications that are not available in the MIUI Launcher.

How to set up:

1. Install the selected launcher from Google Play.
2. Set it with the default launcher (Settings → Home Screen → Default Launcher).
3. Add the Activity widget to the home screen (in Nova Launcher: long tap → Widgets → Activities → Settings → Phone).
4. Select com.android.dialer.DialtactsActivity.

This method does not return the call to the system menu, but allows you to make quick calls without Google Phone.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of these methods fail, radical measures remain:

• 🔄 Fastboot flashing: requires unlocking the bootloader, but is guaranteed to return the native call. 4PDA Xiaomi Community.
• 📦 Install custom firmware (e.g. xiaomi.eu or PixelExperience) where the caller MIUI default.
• 📞 Alternatives: If you can’t return your phone, install True Phone Dialer or Simple Dialer, which supports conversation recording and blacklisting.

Before reflashing it is necessary:

• Create a backup through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.
• Check firmware compatibility with your model (for example, firmware for the Redmi Note 12 will not work for the Poco X5).
• Charge your phone at least 60%.

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If you are not ready to unlock the bootloader, the best option is to use Nova Launcher with a call widget or install a third-party dialer with the necessary functions.

FAQ: Frequent questions about MIUI call return