How to write and send SMS on Xiaomi smartphone: a detailed guide

Sending SMS on Xiaomi smartphones seems like a simple task, but beginners often have questions: where to find a message app, how to add a recipient, why SMS is not sent, or how to save a draft. In this article, we will analyze all the nuances from basic actions to solving typical problems, including the features of working on MIUI 14/15 and models of Redmi, POCO, Black Shark.

Even if you’ve been using a smartphone for a long time, some features may go unnoticed. For example, did you know that you can send SMS via Google Messages with RCS support? or how to turn on delivery notifications? We’ll talk about this and more with step-by-step instructions, screenshots (interface descriptions) and security tips.

Where to find the Messages app on Xiaomi

By default, all Xiaomi smartphones pre-installed the standard Messages app** (an icon with a white envelope on a green background).

• 📱 On the home screen – usually in the Google or Tools folder».
• 🔍 Through System Search: Swipe down the screen and type “Messages».
• 📂 In the menu of all applications (the icon "•••" or "All applications" in the dock panel).
• 🤖 In Google Play, if it was removed: download the official app from Xiaomi.

If the icon disappeared after the MIUI update, try resetting the launcher settings: press the empty space on the home screen → Screen settings → Reset the layout. Also check if the application is hidden in the settings: Settings → Applications → Application Management → Messages → Show.

How to write and send SMS: step-by-step instructions

Sending a message takes less than a minute if you know the sequence of actions. Consider the process using the standard Messages app from Xiaomi:

1. Open the application (icon with envelope).
2. Click on the + icon (usually in the lower right corner) or select New Message.
3. Enter the recipient’s phone number in +79XXXXXXXXX or select the contact from the list (click on the person icon).
4. Write text in the input field, limiting 70 characters for one SMS (160 for Latin) If the text is longer, it will break into several messages.
5. Send SMS by clicking on the aircraft icon (→) or send button.

Tip: To quickly insert the emoji, click on the emoji icon next to the input field. To send a message with delayed delivery (not available on all models), press the send button and a menu with a time selection will appear.

Features of SMS on different models Xiaomi

The interface of the Messages app** may vary depending on the smartphone model and the MIUI version.

On flagship models (Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Mix Fold 3), Templates**, a saved text pre-form for quick submission, is available. To use it, open a new message. → press three points (⋮) → Templates.

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If you have a POCO F5 or Redmi K60, try a gesture for quick SMS access: swipe two fingers down the home screen and select Messages in the Quick Action Bar.

Problems with sending SMS and their solution

If the SMS is not sent, first check the obvious:

If the problem persists, try the following steps:

1. Update MIUI to the latest version: Settings → About Phone → System Update.

⚠️ Note: If after resetting the network settings SMS They stopped going, check it out. APN-For this, go to Settings. → SIM-map → Access points (APN) and select your operator profile (for example, Internet.mts.ru for MTS).

Security: How to Protect Your SMS

SMS often contains sensitive information, such as confirmation codes, bank card details, personal communications, to protect them:

• 🔒 Block access to the Messages app: Settings → Annexes → Communications → Application protection (you will need to set a password or fingerprint).
• 🚫 Turn off preview in notifications: Settings → Notifications → Communications → Showing content → Choose "Hide».
• 🔄 Set up automatic removal of old ones SMS: Communications → ⋮ → Settings → Auto Removal (not available on all models).
• 🛡️ Use Google Messages with encryption: the app supports RCS and end-to-end encryption for secure correspondence.

Important: If you sell or transfer a smartphone, be sure to delete all SMS.

1. Open the Messages app.
2. Press three points (⋮) → Settings → Clear all messages.
3. Confirm the action.

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Never save your passwords or PIN-code-in SMS — Attackers can access them through phishing or leaking operator data.

Alternative ways to send SMS

In addition to the standard application, you can send SMS to Xiaomi via:

• 📧 Google Messages: Supports Google Messages RCS (iMessage, read notifications and encryption. Download to Google Play.
• 📞 Truecaller: Detects spam and allows you to send SMS Identification of the number, useful for business correspondence.
• 💬 Telegram/Signal: If the recipient also uses the messenger, send messages through them – it is safer and freer.
• 🌐 Web versions of operators: MTS, Beeline and MegaFon offer sending SMS via personal account on the website.

Google Messages has the advantage of syncing between devices, so for example, you can start chatting on a Xiaomi smartphone and continue on your laptop via the web version.

1. Install Google Messages on your smartphone.
2. Open the menu (⋮) → Message transmission devices.
3. Scanner. QR-Link your account to the web version.

Advice for experienced users

If you are actively using SMS, these chips will save you time:

• ⚡ Quick Answers: Google Messages allows you to customize templates for frequent responses (e.g., “I’m on the go”, “I’ll be back later”). → Quick answers.
• 📎 File attachment: in MIUI 15 can be sent via SMS Photos up to 300 KB (previously the limit was 100 KB (📎) post-box.
• 🔄 Redirection SMS: if you have two SIM-maps, set up automatic forwarding of incoming messages from one card to another: Settings → SIM-map → Call forwarding and SMS.
• 📊 Statistics SMS: attachment SMS Counter calculates the number of messages sent and the cost (useful for tariffs with paid ones). SMS).

For developers: You can send SMS software to Xiaomi via ADB. For example, a command to send a message to +79123456789 with the text “Hello”:

adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.SENDTO -d sms:+79123456789 --es sms_body "Hello" --ez exit_on_sent true

⚠️ Note: Use of automatic sending SMS through scripts or applications, it can be considered by the operator as spam, this can lead to a number blocking.

FAQ: Frequent questions about SMS on Xiaomi