Cleaning the call log on Xiaomi Redmi 3S: methods and hidden settings

Xiaomi Redmi 3S, despite its age, remains a reliable device, but over time its operating system MIUI can accumulate redundant data. One such drive is a call log, which stores information about each incoming and outgoing call. Many users face a situation where a standard delete button does not allow you to quickly clear hundreds of records or reset the counters of the duration of conversations.

In this article, we will explore in detail not only basic methods of deleting history, but also deeper ways to clean the system caches of telephony. System logs can take up space and affect the speed of the dialing interface. Understanding the storage structure in Android 6.0 Marshmallow, on which this phone runs, will help you effectively manage personal information.

Keep in mind that complete deletion of data requires caution, since it will be impossible to restore deleted numbers from the system log without a backup. We will consider the regular MIUI shell tools, as well as specific commands for resetting statistics. Call duration counters in the engineering menu are reset only after entering a special access code that is different from the standard history deletion.

Standard cleaning through the phone application

The most obvious and safe way to delete your Redmi 3S call history is to use the built-in functionality of the Phone app. MIUI allows you to delete your records both piece by piece and in groups, which saves you time, and you need to open a standard caller and go to the History or Journal tab.

To delete a specific number, just press your finger on the desired entry. In the context menu that opens, select the delete option. If your goal is to completely clean up, click on the menu icon (three dots or stripes) in the corner of the screen and select "Clear Call Log" and the system will request confirmation, as this action is irreversible.

• 📱 Open the phone application on the desktop.
• 🗑️ Click and hold any entry in the call list.
• ✅ Select “Delete” or “Clear Everything” from the menu that appears.
• 🔒 Confirm the action in the system dialog window.

It is important to note that standard deletion does not always clear cached contact thumbnails or temporary files associated with a number identifier.To completely clear the space, additional work with application storage may be required. Cache files can grow if you communicate with a large number of subscribers often.

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If the call list is very long, use the “Select All” feature in the records management menu to delete the entire story with one touch, instead of scrolling through the list.

Data management through system settings

A deeper level of data management for the Phone app is in the Android system settings. Here, the user can not only clear the log, but also reset all the app settings, including a blacklist and redirect, if stored locally. Go to the Settings menu → Apps → All apps.

In the list, look for the Phone app (or Calls). Inside the app card, you are interested in the Memory section. When you click on it, you will see the amount of space you occupy and the Clear button. Note: the Clear Data button will delete all history and settings, and Clear Cache only temporary files.

⚠️ Note: Using the Clear Data feature in system settings will result in the full reset of the Phone application to factory state.

This method is especially useful if the Phone app is not working properly, freezes or does not display new calls. Forced data cleaning often resolves software conflicts that arise after MIUI updates or SIM card malfunctions.

Resetting of the counters of the duration of conversations

In Xiaomi Redmi 3S, as in many devices based on Snapdragon processors, there is a hidden engineering menu where network usage statistics are stored. Users often confuse the call log with the duration meters that are displayed in the tariff status. You can not reset them through the normal interface.

To access this data, you need to use a special code in the dialing app. Enter the combination ##4636##. If the menu opens, go to the section "Usage statistics", and you can see the details of the time of conversations and sent SMS.

However, a full timer reset often requires logging into the engineering menu via ##3646633## (works on some firmware versions) or using third-party utilities. In the standard menu 4636, the reset option may not be available without root rights. In this case, the only way is to completely reset statistics through the Settings menu → About Phone → The kernel version (does not always work on older versions of Android).

You need to understand the difference between call history (who called) and statistics (how long a conversation lasted), and counters affect the remnant of minutes in some widgets, but they don't take up much memory space.

Cleaning through file manager and backup

Call data on the Android system is stored in a secure SQLite database. 3S without superuser rights (Root) direct access to the file contacts2.db or call_log.db However, you can manage backups to make room.

Use the built-in Security or Mi Cloud app to check cloud syncs. Often, old call logs take up space in the cloud even if they are removed on your phone. Go to your Mi Account settings and check the call sync section.

It's also worth checking the MIUI folder through standard Explorer. Sometimes call records, if you have conversation recording enabled, are saved in.mp3 or.aac. Deleting them won't clean the log, but will free up gigabytes of memory, which is critical for Redmi 3S with its limited storage capacity.

Using third-party cleaning applications

If standard methods don't seem to work well enough, Google Play offers a variety of call management tools, applications like Call Logs Backup & Restore or Clear Master allow you to flexibly configure auto-delete rules, such as "Delete all incomings over 3 days."

However, when installing such programs on Xiaomi Redmi 3S, be careful with permissions. the application will need access to your contacts and call history. Third-party software may have access to sensitive information, so choose only proven high-ranking solutions.

Some launchers and alternative callers (like Google or Truecaller) have their own log databases, and if you use a replacement for a standard application, it is inside that that log that you need to clean, and a standard cleanup of the system caller will not affect the data of the third-party application.

⚠️ Attention: Cleverage applications often contain aggressive advertising and can slow down the device themselves. Use them only for specific tasks, not for constant background work.

Problems with removal and their solution

Sometimes Redmi 3S users are faced with a situation where the call log is not cleared or deleted numbers are returned.This may be due to sync through Google Account.If another device or cloud has a copy of the log stored, it will automatically download back after deletion.

To solve this problem, temporarily turn off the Internet before cleaning, or go to the settings of your Google account on your computer and delete your call history there. Also, the problem may lie in a crowded SQLite database, in which case cleaning the application data (described in the second section) or restarting in safe mode helps.

If the phone is slow when you open the log, the database file may be damaged, and in this situation, a complete reset of the phone application settings is the only right solution, and remember that after that you will have to reconfigure the quick dial or lock unwanted numbers.

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Cloud sync is the main reason for remote numbers to “resurrect”: Check Google and Mi Cloud settings before deep cleaning.

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