Xiaomi Phone Accepts Incoming Calls: 7 Reasons and How to Fix It

Have you noticed that your Xiaomi smartphone has started taking incoming calls without you?Not only is it annoying, it can lead to awkward situations, from casual conversations with strangers to leaking sensitive information. The problem is found on models from the Redmi Note 10 to the flagship Xiaomi 13 Ultra, and its causes are far from obvious.

In this article, we'll look at all the possible scenarios for why the phone automatically answers calls, from firmware bugs to hardware malfunctions, how to check settings, disable unnecessary features, and regain control of the device, and if the problem is deeper, we'll tell you when to contact the service center.

Important: Some solutions require access to developer settings or manual editing of system settings, so if you're not sure what you're doing, skip those steps and see a specialist.

1. Check basic call settings

Start with the obvious: your phone may have activated an automatic response feature you didn't even know existed, and in MIUI, this option may be hidden in different menus depending on the firmware version.

Open the Phone app, go to Settings → Additional settings → Autoresponder. Check if Auto Response or Timer Response is enabled here. On some models (e.g. POCO F3), this feature may be called Voice Response and be located in the Special Features section.

• 🔍 Voicemail MIUI: It can be activated by mistake or after system updates.
• ⏱️ Answer timer: If the value is set to 0 seconds, the phone will pick up the phone instantly.
• 🎧 Headset mode: with connected headphones, some models automatically take calls.

If you use Google Phone instead of the standard call app, check the settings there: Settings → Sounds and Vibrations → Automatic Response. This feature is often enabled after connecting the device to a car radio recorder via Bluetooth.

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2. Problems with the headset and Bluetooth devices

One of the most common causes is that Bluetooth headsets or wired headphones are not working properly. Many Xiaomi models (especially Redmi and POCO) have a bug: When you plug in the headset, the phone can automatically receive incoming calls even if you haven't pressed the answer button.

To check it out:

1. Turn off all Bluetooth devices in the notification panel.
2. Remove the wired headphones (if you use them).
3. Ask someone to call you and check if the problem is recurring.

If calls are not accepted by yourself, the headset is to blame. Update the headphone firmware (if possible) or reset them. For Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones, it is done this way: press the button on the charge case case case for 10 seconds until the indicator flashes red.

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If the problem only occurs with a particular headset, try connecting it to another phone, and if the bug repeats, the audio device itself is faulty, not the smartphone.

Touch screen failures

On Xiaomi models with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T or Redmi K50) Automatic phone responses are often associated with "phantom touches," where the system registers touch where it wasn't:

• 🔋 Faulty battery that presses on the screen when bloating.
• 🌡️ Overheating (especially when charging and calling at the same time).
• 🛠️ Damage to the plume after falling or repairing.
• 🧴 Screen pollution (fat, moisture, low quality protective film).

How to diagnose:

1. Install the Touch Screen Test app from Google Play.
2. Run the phantom touch test.
3. If the screen reacts to non-existent pressings, the problem is hardware.

Temporary solution: Turn off the Raise to Answer in the call settings (Settings → Special Features → Gestures). If the screen is really faulty, contact the service - self-repair can make things worse.

4. Conflicts with applications and firmware

Sometimes it is not the settings that are to blame, but third-party applications or bugs of the MIUI itself.

To find the culprit:

1. Launch your phone in Safe Mode (press the power button → “Safe Mode”).
2. Check if the problem is recurring.
3. If not, remove the app one at a time, starting with the last ones installed.

For custom firmware users, the problem may be incorrectly prescribed permissions for Telecom Service. Check logs through adb logcat during an incoming call - look for errors with the PhoneApp or CallManager tag.

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5. Hardware malfunctions: when without service can not do

If all the software methods have been tried and the phone is still taking calls, it's probably hardware.

• 📱 Faulty microphone or speaker: The system may “think” you’ve already answered a call.
• 🔌 Damaged charging/earphone connector: short circuit simulates pressing the response button.
• 🔋 Power Controller: on some models (Redmi 9, POCO X3) It is also responsible for processing signals from buttons.
• 📡 Antenna module: if damaged, it can send false commands to the system.

How to diagnose:

1. Try calling from another number and listen to how the phone behaves: If you hear interference or automatic response immediately after the beep, there is a problem in the microphone / speaker. If the screen flashes or reboots when it calls, it is the plume or battery that is to blame.

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⚠️ Warning: If the phone starts taking calls after falling, getting moisture or disassembling yourself, do not try to fix it yourself. Incorrect repairs can lead to complete loss of functionality or even a fire of the battery.

The cost of repair in the official service Xiaomi:

• Screen plume replacement: 1,500 to 3,000 ₽
• Microphone/dynamic repair: 1,000 to 2,500 ₽
• Diagnostics + flashing: 800 to 1,500 ₽

6. Resetting settings and extreme measures

If neither method works, there are two options: reset or flash. Start with a more gentle method: reset.

1. Make a backup of the data through Settings → About Phone → Backup.
2. Go to Settings → Additional → Recovery and Reset → Resetting.
3. Select Reset Network Settings (if the problem is related to communication) or Reset all settings.

If the reset didn't work, we'll have to refashion the device.

1. Download the official firmware for your model from the MIUI Downloads website.
2. Use the Mi Flash Tool to run through Fastboot.
3. When choosing a firmware version, give preference to a stable global (designation VGGGGGG, where "G" - letters).

⚠️ Note: Fastboot flashing erases all data, including files in internal memory. TWRP, You can try flashing only the system partition (System) while saving user data.

For models with a locked bootloader (Xiaomi 13 series, Redmi Note 12) will require unlocking via the Mi Unlock Tool.This process takes up to 720 hours (30 days) of waiting due to Xiaomi's policy.

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Before flashing, check the phone's IMEI (type *#06#). If it's missing or incorrect, the firmware can block the network!

7 Prevention: How to avoid problems in the future

To prevent Xiaomi phone from accepting calls by itself, follow these guidelines:

• 🔄 Update regularly MIUI: In new versions, bugs with autoresponse are often corrected (especially relevant for the use of the system). MIUI 14).
• 🛡️ Use original accessories: poor-quality chargers and headphones can cause crashes.
• 🧹 Clean the connectors: dust and oxidation in the connector USB-C 3.5 mm can simulate the connection of the headset.
• 🔧 Disable unnecessary functions: Raise to answer (Settings) → Special facilities → Gestures) Voice assistant in Google or Alice Autoresponder in the Phone app
• 📱 Avoid overheating: Do not use your phone while charging for long calls.

For owners. POCO Redmi with custom firmware: before installing a new one ROM-Check the reviews on the forums (4PDA, XDA Developers) for bugs with calls. Some builds have problems with RIL (Radio Interface Layer, which leads to spontaneous responses.

If you encounter these bugs often, consider installing an alternative calling app, such as Google Phone or Simple Dialer, which is independent of MIUI bugs and often runs more stable than a standard call.

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