Where is the call log on Xiaomi: 5 ways to find your call history

Have you accidentally deleted an important number from Xiaomi’s call log or simply can’t find your call history in the new MIUI firmware? This problem is familiar to many users of the brand – the interface of Redmi, POCO and Mi smartphones is regularly updated, and with it the location of standard functions changes. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to access the call log, including hidden methods for old and new versions of MIUI.

Xiaomi is a big part of the problem, because it's experimenting with system application design, and for example, in MIUI 14, the call log can be hidden behind an extra swipe, and in HyperOS, the new flagship shell, it's actually moved to a separate menu, and if you don't find your call history where it used to be, don't panic, because it's probably just moved, and you'll find out where to look for the log depending on your phone model and firmware version, and how to recover deleted records.

1. Standard method: Application "Phone"

In 90% of cases, the call log on Xiaomi is in the standard Phone app** (the phone icon), but its location depends on the MIUI version:

• 📱 MIUI 12–14: Open the Phone app» → swipe up the screen (or click on the Log tab at the bottom).
• 🔄 HyperOS: Go to the phone» → tap on the icon ⋮ (three-point) → Choose the Call log.
• 📞 Old versions (MIUI 10–11: The log opens immediately when you start the Phone app (default Call tab).

If you do not have the Log tab displayed, check the application settings:

1. Open the phone» → click on the profile avatar (or ⋮ → Settings).
2. Choose the Appearance or Appearance.
3. Make sure that the option to show call log is enabled.

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If the log is empty, but you're sure there were calls, try rebooting your phone, and sometimes MIUI doesn't have time to sync the data after the update.

2. Quick access through the notification panel

In MIUI 13/14 and HyperOS, you can open the call log directly from the lock screen or from the notification bar, which is convenient if you want to quickly find a number. Here's how it works:

1. Swipe your finger down from the top of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the Last Calls widget (usually it appears after an incoming/outgoing call).
3. Put it on the widget and the full magazine will open.

If the widget is not available, it can be added manually:

1. Open the notification panel → swipe left to the end.
2. Press. ⚙️ Edit.
3. Find the Call log widget and drag it to the active area.

3. Search through MIUI System Search

If you can't find the Phone app or the magazine in it, use the built-in search system, which works on all versions of MIUI and HyperOS:

1. Swipe your finger down the main screen (or tap the magnifying glass in the dock panel).
2. Enter the request: call log, calls or call log (in English layout).
3. The system will show the application "Phone" with a direct link to the tab Journal.

If the search does not find the log, try alternative queries:

• 🔍 call-up
• 📞 latest challenges
• 📱 Call history (for English-language firmware)

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

All the data about the calls on Xiaomi is stored in the system database. If you need to manually find a file with a history (for example, for backup), it is along the way:

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

However, access to this folder is possible only with root rights or through ADB. It is easier for the average user to use standard backup tools:

1. Open Settings → About the phone → Backup.
2. Select Local Backup.
3. Make sure the call log option is included in the list.

Important: file contacts2.db It contains not only a call log, but all contacts. Don't edit it manually without a backup, which can lead to data loss.

5. How to recover deleted log entries

If you accidentally cleared the call log, you can restore it in a number of ways, and the most reliable is to use a MIUI backup:

Sign in to Mi Account (if not synchronized)

Check local backups in Settings → Additional → Backup

Use third-party utilities (such as Dr.Fone or GT Recovery)

Call for Xiaomi support (if the calls were important)

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If you don’t have a backup, try third-party recovery apps, such as DiskDigger or Undeleter, which can find deleted records, but you’ll need to:

• 🔌 Connect the phone to the PC.
• 📱 Turn on Debugging. USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to tap according to the version → return to → For developers).
• 💻 Run scanning through the program on the computer.

⚠️ Attention: The more time has passed since removal, the lower the chances of recovery. MIUI Can overwrite data in 24 to 48 hours.

6. Hidden Call Log features on Xiaomi

The MIUI and HyperOS call log has a few hidden features that not all users know about:

• 🔍 Filtering by call types: Only incoming, outgoing or missed calls can be displayed in the log. ⋮ → Filter.
• 📊 Call statistics: In some versions MIUI Details are available for conversation times. Go to your phone settings. → Challenge statistics.
• 🔕 Number lock: Long tap on magazine number → It'll add the number to the blacklist.
• 📤 Export of the magazine: Through Settings → System system → Backup can save the history of calls to the file.

HyperOS models (such as Xiaomi 14 or Redmi K70) have a smart call grouping feature, which automatically combines calls from one number into chains, like messengers, to turn off this feature:

1. Open the phone» → ⋮ → Settings.
2. Select the Log Display.
3. Turn off the option to Group Calls.

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Starting with MIUI 14, the call log syncs with the Mi Account, which means that when you change your phone, your call history will be saved if you use one account.

7. Challenge log problems and their solutions

Sometimes the call log on Xiaomi is not working correctly: it does not save calls, shows the wrong time or disappears altogether.

If none of these methods worked, try resetting your network settings:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Select Network Resetting.
3. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

⚠️ Warning: Resetting your network settings will delete stored Wi-Fi passwords and mobile internet settings. Write down important data in advance.

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