Where is the blacklist in Xiaomi phones: a detailed guide with pictures

Have you accidentally blocked an important contact on your Xiaomi and now can’t find where to unlock it? or suspect someone has added your number to a blacklist on a Redmi device? In this article, we’ll take a look at all the possible places where a blacklist in MIUI firmware may be hiding – from standard settings to hidden system menus.

The manufacturer regularly changes the layout of features in new versions of the shell, so even experienced users are sometimes lost. We took into account all the nuances for MIUI 12/13/14/15 and separately discussed the features of POCO models, where the interface may differ. At the end of the article you will find answers to frequent questions about recovering deleted numbers and bypassing locks.

Official blacklist in standard MIUI settings

The most logical place to look for blocked contacts is in the “Block” section of the Phone app. On most Xiaomi devices, the path looks like this:

1. Open the phone application (tube icon)
2. Slip on three points in the upper right corner → Settings
3. Select the Blocking Numbers or Blacklist
4. Enter. PIN-password/print, if requested

Here you will see all the locked numbers with the ability to unlock them. Please note that in MIUI 14+ this section may be called Spam and Lock and is located in the Security submenu.

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If you have a dual-sim smartphone, check the blacklist separately for each. SIM-Cards – locks are not synchronized between slots.

On some POCO X3/X4 and Redmi Note 11/12 models, the path is slightly different:

Phone → Log → ⚙️ Settings → Locking and Identification → Blacklist

Hidden blacklist in security settings

If you don't find locked numbers in the Phone app, check the system's security settings, which works even if you've removed the standard call app:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management
• 🔍 In the search, enter “security” and select Security.
• 🛡️ Go to Number Blocking or Privacy Protection
• 🔓 Check the tabs "Black List" and "Spam Numbers"

An important nuance: on devices with MIUI for POCO (e.g. POCO F4/F5), this section may be called Privacy and be located in the main settings menu, and you can set up automatic number lock from Xiaomi’s spam database.

Blacklist in the annex “Messages”

Many users forget that the lock works separately for calls and SMS. If you are interested in blocked messages, check:

1. Open the Messages app
2. Tap it on three points. → Settings → Blocking and spam
3. Check the tabs: 📵 Blocked contacts 📛 Spam numbers 🔄 Blocking rules (for automatic filtering)

MIUI 15 has a Smart Lock feature that analyzes the content of SMS and automatically sends suspicious messages to spam. If you do not find the desired number, check the Spam folder in the main message menu - sometimes blocked SMS get there without notice.

System blacklist through the engineering menu

For advanced users, there is a way to view all locked numbers through a hidden engineering menu, and be careful, the wrong actions here can disrupt the phone.

Instructions for MIUI 14/15:

1. Open the phone application


2 Enter the code ##4636##




3. Select "Phone Information"




4. Scroll down to the "Call Lock" section




5.Tap on "View the Blacklist"

This menu displays all the numbers locked at the system level, including those added through third-party apps, and you can see the date of lock and the reason (manual/automatic).

⚠️ Note: Not all Xiaomi models support this method. on some devices (Redmi) 10A, POCO M4) The engineering menu may not display the lock section.

Recovery of deleted numbers from blacklist

If you accidentally deleted a number from the blacklist and want to return it back, there are a few ways to do this:

Critical information: In MIUI 14 and later, the numbers removed from the blacklist are stored in the system log for 7 days. You can request their restoration through Xiaomi Support by providing IMEI devices.

Make sure the number is not locked at the operator level.|Check the Spam folder in your messages|Export the current blacklist to the file|Turn off automatic locking during recovery-->

How to get around someone else’s blacklist on Xiaomi

If you are blocked in someone else’s Xiaomi phone, there are several legal ways to contact your subscriber:

• 📞 Call from another number (including messengers)
• 📧 Send a letter to the mail linked to MI-account
• 💬 Write in. Telegram/WhatsApp (Blocking calls does not affect messengers)
• 📱 Use the "Urgent Call" function (in some regions mimo locks are carried out)

You can technically try to bypass the lock by:

1. Hiding your number (dial *31# before the number)
2. Use of virtual numbers (Google Voice, TextNow)
3. Calling via IP-telephony (Skype, Zoom)

⚠️ Note: Attempts to break into or circumvent system restrictions may violate Xiaomi’s user agreement and local law.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Let’s look at the typical situations that users face when working with the blacklist on Xiaomi:

• 🔄 Numbers are locked automatically: Disable Smart Lock in Settings → Communications → Blocking and spam
• 📵 They don't come. SMS from the blocked: This is normal behavior MIUI — Check the spam folder"
• 🔍 Can't find a blacklist: Update your firmware or use a search by settings (magnifying glass icon)
• 🔒 Requested a password: This PIN-code SIM-card or pattern lock of the lock screen

On POCO F3/F4 devices, users often encounter a bug when a blacklist is reset after an update.

1. Make a backup through Mi Cloud


2. Update firmware




3. Restore settings from backup




4. Check the blacklist in Settings → Google → Contact Recovery

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If the blacklist is gone after resetting, check the MIUI/Backup/AllBackup folder on the internal drive – backup copies of the locks can be stored there.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions