How to send a message to Xiaomi: SMS, MMS and instant messengers

Sending messages on Xiaomi smartphones seems like a simple task - until you encounter unexpected errors or unfamiliar features. Even experienced users sometimes get lost when you need to send SMS second SIM-map, set up automatic sending MMS Or find out why Mi Messages messages are duplicated in other instant messengers.This article covers all the current ways to send messages on Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO In 2026, from the standard SMS To the subtleties of working with Google Messages and Chinese firmware.

We're not going to be limited to basic instructions, but here you'll find solutions for rare cases: how to send a message without saving it in history, why. SMS-The center can block your messages and how to get around the operator’s restrictions on your communications. MMS. And also – a comparative table of messengers on the speed of delivery and reliability on Xiaomi devices with different versions MIUI.

1. Standard SMS: How to send and configure

The basic Messages app (or Mi Messages on global firmware) is pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones. But even here, there are nuances: from choosing to choosing a new one. SIM-pre-setting SMS-The center, which is sometimes reset after updating MIUI.

To send an SMS:

1. Open the Messages app** (an envelope icon).
2. Click on the + icon in the lower right corner.
3. In the Whom field enter the number or select the contact.
4. Write text (up to 70 characters for one SMS, then split into several).
5. Press the "Send" button** (arrow to the right).

If you have two. SIM-cards, before sending, click on the icon SIM You can go over the input field and select the one you want. MIUI 14+ this choice is hidden behind a long tap on the sending icon - it is not a bug, but a "feature" of the interface.

The right one. SIM-card (if there are several)|

Number entered in format +7XXXXXXXXXXXX (without spaces)|

Mobile Internet or communication enabled (antenna icon in status bar)|

No active mode "On the plane" (Settings → SIM-cards and mobile networks)

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2.Sending MMS: Why it doesn't work and how to fix it

MMS (multimedia messages) on Xiaomi often cause problems due to incorrect APN settings or carrier restrictions.If your photo or video is not sent, first check:

• 📶 Mobile Internet: MMS It requires a connection to the network (even if it is SMS go offline).
• 🔧 Settings APN: Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [yours SIM] → Access points (APN) Make sure that your operator profile is selected.
• 💰 Balance: Some operators are blocking MMS with a negative balance, even if the money is SMS.
• 📱 File size: maximum size MMS 300-600 KB (depending on the operator).

If the MMS is not sent anyway, try:

1. Reboot the phone.
2. Send MMS via another messenger (e.g. Google Messages).
3. Call the operator and request MMS settings via SMS (usually an automatic message with configuration arrives).

Attention! On MIUI China (CN) firmware, the MMS function may be disabled by default, requiring you to reflash the device to the global version or use workarounds through third-party applications to activate it.

3. Messages via Mi Messages: Hidden Functions

Mi Messages (or Messages in Russian) is more than it seems. Here are some useful features:

• 🔒 Secure folders: You can hide password dialogs (Settings) → Secure folders).
• 📊 Statistics SMS: The number of messages sent/received per month (Settings) → Statistics).
• 🚫 Blacklist: Blocking Spam by Numbers or Keywords (Settings) → Spam and blocking).
• 📎 Quick Answers: Templates for Quick Submission (Settings) → Quick answers).

One of the most useful features is delayed shipping, and you can use it.

1. Write a message, but don't send it.
2. Press the send button (arrow to the right) - a menu with a time selection will appear.
3. Select the date and time when the message should leave.

Important: Delayed messages are only stored until the phone restarts, and if you turn off the device, they will disappear.

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4. Sending messages via instant messengers: WhatsApp, Telegram and others

Standard SMS is inferior in popularity to instant messengers, but there are nuances on Xiaomi, for example, WhatsApp may not send messages due to MIUI restrictions on working in the background, and Telegram sometimes “forgets” notifications after an update.

General recommendations for all messengers:

• 🔄 Media boot: in the messenger settings, enable Wi-Fi autoload so as not to waste mobile traffic.
• 🔔 Notifications: Check that notifications are allowed for the application (Settings) → Notifications → [messenger]).
• 📱 Working in the background: in Settings → Annexes → Application management → [messenger] → Select the battery "Without restrictions»**.
• 🔒 Security: Enable two-factor authentication and chat backup.

If no messages are sent:

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI (In particular, Chinese messengers can be blocked by the system as "consuming too much power." To fix this, add the app to Settings. → Battery and productivity → Application power management → Select apps and turn off optimization for it.

5. Problems with sending messages and their solutions

Even on new Xiaomi smartphones, users are experiencing errors when sending messages, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

• 🚫 «Message not sent": check balance, network signal and correct number. If the problem persists, restart the phone or remove/paste SIM-map.
• ⏳ «Posting in line for shipment: usually associated with operator network congestion: Wait 5-10 minutes or switch to another SIM.
• 📵 «No network: Check if the mode is only on 2G/3G/4G In Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Preferred type of network.
• 🔄 «MMS It is not sent.**: Update the settings APN (see section 2) or send MMS Wi-Fi (if the operator supports the service).

If nothing helps, try:

1. Reset network settings: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.
2. Update MIUI to the latest version.
3. Install an alternative SMS application (e.g. Google Messages or Textra).

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If messages are duplicated in different messengers, check the sync settings in Settings → Google Accounts → Sync and disable SMS sync.

6. How to send a message without saving history

Sometimes you have to send a message so that it doesn't end up in the history of chat. There are a few ways Xiaomi can do this:

1. Incognito mode in Mi Messages: Open the Messages app. Click on three dots in the top right corner → “New Incognito Message”**. Select a contact and send an SMS – it won’t be saved in history (but the operator will still see it!).
2. Self-destructing messages on Telegram: Open the chat with the contact. Click on the timer icon next to the input field. Select the time (from 5 seconds to 1 week) and send the message.
3. Secret chats on WhatsApp: Open chat → click on the contact name → Secret chat**. Messages are encrypted and not stored on servers.

Important: Even incognito messages can be restored through backups or operator logs. Use special messengers like Signal or Session for complete privacy.

7. Set up notifications for messages

By default, MIUI can hide notifications from messages or display them inconveniently.

1. Go to Settings → Notifications → Notifications Management.
2. Select the app (Messages, WhatsApp, etc.).
3. Turn on the switches: 🔔 Showing notifications 📱 Sound (select a tune) 💡 LED (blinking color) 📌 Fix (for important chats)

displaying text on the lock screen

If notifications are missing:

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14+ There is a bug that causes notifications from messengers to disappear after 5 seconds. → Lock screen → Smart lockdown → Automatic concealment of notifications.

FAQ: Frequent questions about sending messages to Xiaomi