Xiaomi Call Log: 6 Ways to Find a Call History on MIUI

Are you trying to find a call log on a Xiaomi smartphone but can't find it in your usual place? Or after the MIUI update, the icon disappeared from your desktop? This problem is familiar to many users of Redmi, POCO and other brands - the MIUI interface changes regularly, and standard applications sometimes "hide" in unexpected sections. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to access the call history, including hidden methods for old and new versions of the firmware.

Xiaomi’s feature is that the call log can be integrated into the Phone app, put in a separate widget, or even duplicated in Contacts. If you’ve recently reset your settings, installed custom firmware, or simply can’t find the right partition, don’t worry. Below you’ll find step-by-step picture instructions (for MIUI 12-14), tips for recovering deleted records, and even ways to export your story to a file. And if you’re using POCO Launcher or third-party shells, we have some recommendations for you.

1. Standard method: Application "Phone"

In 90% of cases, the call log in Xiaomi is hidden in the standard Phone app, but its location depends on the MIUI version and the smartphone model.

• 📱 MIUI 14/13/12: Slip on the phone icon on the desktop → In the bottom menu, select the Journal (or Recent) tab. If there is no tab, swipe left/right.
• 🔍 If there is no icon: Scroll through the desktop to the left, open All Apps (or App Drawer) and find the Phone in the list. POCO It could be called a Dialer.
• 🔄 Alternative Path: Open Contacts → tap three points in the upper right corner → Choose the Call log.

Important: On some firmware (e.g. MIUI Global for the European market), the log may be hidden due to regional restrictions, in which case resetting the phone application will help:

⚠️ Warning: Reset will delete your call history if it is not synced with Mi Cloud. → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Synchronization → Call magazine.

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

2. Search through the notification panel (quick access)

If you use a call log a lot, you can add it to your quick access bar or desktop. Here's how to do it:

1. Swipe your finger down from the top of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Put it on the icon. ⚙️ (Settings) in upper right corner.
3. Select Control Panel (or Quick Settings).
4. Find the Call Log in the list and drag it to the active area.

The magazine will now be available directly from the curtain, and the alternative is to add a widget to the desktop:

• 🖱️ Hold an empty space on the desktop → select Widgets.
• 📞 Find a Phone widget or Call Log (may be called Call Log in English firmware).
• 📲 Drag it on the screen and adjust the size.

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If the widget doesn’t display the latest calls, try updating its data: press the widget → click “Update” or restart your smartphone.

3.Where the call log is stored in the phone's memory

The files with Xiaomi’s call history are stored in the Android system database. If you need to manually export or restore records, look for them in the following way:

/data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db

However, access to this folder requires root rights or ADB. Without them, you can:

• 🔗 Export via Mi Cloud: Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Synchronization → Call magazine → Exports.
• 📄 Save to file: Open the journal → three-point → Export (not available on all firmware).
• 🖥️ Use PC: Connect your phone to your computer, enable Debugging by USB And use the Mi program. PC Suite for backup.

⚠️ Attention: Manual file editing contacts2.db If you are not sure of your actions, use official export methods.

4. How to recover a remote call log

If your call history is gone after resetting your settings, updating your MIUI, or accidentally deleting it, try these methods:

Check sync with Mi Cloud|Reboot the phone|Update the Phone app in the Play Market|Use third-party software (e.g. Dr.Fone)|Calling for support for Xiaomi-->

Method 1: Recovery through Mi Cloud

1. Open your Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Make sure that the call log synchronization option is enabled.
3. Select the last backup and restore it.

Method 2: Third-party programs

If you're not syncing, try a tool like Dr.Fone, EaseUS MobiSaver, or GT Recovery, which scans your phone's memory for deleted records, and it's important that you don't write new data to your phone until you recover, which reduces your chances of success.

Method 3: Appeal for Support

If the magazine is missing after the MIUI update, write in support of Xiaomi through the official website or chat in Mi Community.

• 📱 Smartphone model (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro)+).
• 🔢 Version MIUI (find it in the settings → The phone).
• 📅 Date of the missing records.

Once a week | Once a month | Only when I run out of memory | Never clear | I don't know how to do it-->

5. Features on different Xiaomi models

The interface of the call log may vary depending on the model and firmware, and here are the key differences:

Nana POCO-device POCO Launcher call logs can be hidden in the Tools folder. If you don't find them, try it:

1. Open Settings → Home screen → Launcher settings.
2. Find the Hidden Apps section and make sure the phone isn’t hidden.

6. Synchronize the call log with other devices

If you use multiple Xiaomi gadgets (like a smartphone and tablet), you can sync your call history through Mi Cloud or Google Account.

Synced with Mi Cloud:

1. Open your Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Enable the call log synchronization option.
3. On the second device, log in to the same Xiaomi account and wait for sync.

Synced through Google:

This is the best way to use the Google Phone app (installed separately from the Play Market):

1. Install Google Phone and make it the default app for calls.
2. Open Settings → Google → Backup.
3. Enable App Data Backup (includes call history).

⚠️ Note: When using Google Phone, Xiaomi’s standard call log may stop updating.To get it back, reset the phone app settings or reinstall it.

7. Alternative applications for logging calls

If the standard journal in MIUI doesn’t suit you (for example, there is no export or easy search), try third-party apps:

• 📊 Truecaller: Not only shows the story, but also identifies spam calls.There's cloud backup.
• 🔍 Call Logs Backup & Restore: Allows you to export your magazine to the UK CSV or XML, email.
• 📱 Simple Dialer: Minimalist interface with advanced filters (by date, duration, contact).
• 🔒 Call Recorder: Keeps not only a magazine, but also records conversations (requires permission to record).

Before installing, check the app's permissions - some may request access to Contacts, SMS and Microphone. For security, only use programs from Google Play that are rated higher than 4.0.

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Third-party calling apps may conflict with the standard Phone in MIUI. If missed notifications stop coming after installation, return the default standard application to the settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi call log