How to completely clear calls on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: all ways

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is still one of the brand’s most popular smartphones due to its price-performance balance. However, over time, the call log on the device fills up with hundreds of entries, from missed to outgoing, which not only creates chaos in the interface, but can also become a privacy issue. Unlike the new models with MIUI 14, where cleaning is integrated into the contact menu, on the Redmi Note 7 (especially with MIUI 10-12 firmware), this process has nuances.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways to delete your call history, from basic cleaning through the Phone app to hidden functions through Settings → Apps and even reset via ADB for power users. We will focus on the problems that owners face after software updates when standard methods stop working. If you need to erase calls selectively (for example, for one contact only) or automate the process, here you will find solutions with explanations and warnings about possible consequences.

1. Standard cleaning through the application "Phone"

The most obvious way is to use the built-in tools of the Phone app. On the Redmi Note 7, the interface may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI, but the general logic is maintained. Open the app and go to the Log tab (the clock icon at the bottom menu), here you will see all incoming, outgoing and missed calls, sorted by date.

To delete a single entry, make a long press on the desired call, a checkbox will appear to highlight. You can mark a few entries or click on the basket icon in the upper right corner for mass removal. Note: on some firmware, the option is hidden under the button More (three dots in the upper right corner) → Delete.

• 📱 For one contact: click on name/number → Details. → Delete the magazine.
• 🗑️ For all entries: From the top menu, select Clean Log (may be called Delete Everything).
• ⚙️ Filter setting: Before removal, you can filter calls by type (incoming / outgoing) through the funnel icon.

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI Clean the log button has disappeared, check the permissions of the Phone application in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Phone. → Permissions. Sometimes resetting the application cache (Storage) → Clear cache) returns function.

2. Remove through the "Settings" of the system

If the standard method didn't work (for example, because of interface glitches), you can use system settings, which is suitable for completely cleaning the journal without the possibility of selective removal.

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Phone → Storage → Clear data

So here you'll see two options: Clear cache and Clear data. One will delete temporary files but not the log; the other will erase all of the app's data, including call history, call settings, and even saved numbers in quick dial. After that, the Phone app will return to factory settings.

Once the data is cleared, the Phone app can request permissions again (access to contacts, microphone, etc.) without these permissions, the calls will not work.

3. Use of a file manager (for experienced users)

The call log on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is stored in the Android database, and if you have root rights or through ADB, it can be manually deleted. This method is suitable if the standard methods did not work or you need to erase the data without resetting the application.

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and enable USB Debugging (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times press to activate Developer Mode, then Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging over USB).
2. Open the command line on your PC and type: adb shell pm clear com.android.contacts pm clear com.android.dialer This will clear the Contacts and Phone app data.

Without root rights, this method will delete all history, including favorite contacts and settings. If you have root, you can manually edit the database file /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db, but it is risky - the error will lead to the loss of all contacts.

⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB Superuser rights (su) can disrupt the system if entered incorrectly, such as the mistaken deletion of files in the system. /data/data/ It's going to crash applications. Always back up before you do this.

4. Automatic cleaning through third-party applications

If you have to clean the log regularly (for example, on a schedule), standard MIUI tools don't provide this feature, but there are apps on Google Play that can automate this.

• 🔄 Call Logs Cleaner – allows you to set up automatic time-cleaning (for example, delete records older than 30 days).
• 🗓️ Automatic Call Recorder – in addition to recording calls, has a module for managing the log.
• 🛡️ Clean Master – There’s a tool in the Optimization section to clean up your call history (but be careful with permissions!).

Check reviews before installing, some apps may collect call data, and note permissions: if a program requests access to SMS or Geolocation without an obvious reason, this is a reason to be wary.

Check the rating and downloads in Google Play| Read reviews (especially negative)| Make sure the developer is listed officially | Don’t let contacts go unnecessarily | Use antivirus to scan APK (if you install outside the Play Market)

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Alternative: Some MIUI firmware has a hidden automatic cleanup feature. Go to Settings → Privacy → Special Permissions → Call Log and enable the Auto Cleanup option (if available).

5. Reset to factory settings (extreme case)

If the call log is not cleared by any of the above methods, the problem may be the damage to the system files, in which case a full reset will help, but this will delete all data on the device, including apps, photos and settings.

1. Make a backup through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset → Local Backup.
2. Sync your contacts with your Google account or Mi Cloud.
3. Remember or save account data (social networks, instant messengers).

For reset, go to:

Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset → Resetting → Erase all data

Once you reboot, the device will go back to the "out of the box" state, the call log will be empty, but you will have to reconfigure the smartphone. On the Redmi Note 7, the reset takes 5-10 minutes.

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If the smartphone is loading for longer than 15 minutes after reset, do not interrupt the process. The first turn on after hard reset always takes longer due to reassembly of the Dalvik cache.

6.Problems and Solutions: Why the Journal Is Not Cleaned

Sometimes users find that the history of calls is not deleted either through the Phone application or through settings.

If the problem is related to MIUI 12.5+, try rolling back to the previous firmware version. To do this, download the desired version from the official Xiaomi website and scroll through System Update → Three dots → Select a firmware file. Remember that rollback can lead to data loss.

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Before any firmware manipulations, check the compatibility of the MIUI version with your Redmi Note 7 model. Installing the wrong firmware will turn the phone into a brick.

FAQ: Frequent questions about cleaning the call log