How to Send a Message on Xiaomi Phone: 5 Ways and Problem Solving

Sending messages on Xiaomi smartphones may seem like a trivial task, but even here users face nuances: from the non-obvious settings in the standard app. SMS To problems with synchronization in instant messengers, in this article we will analyze all the current ways, from the classic ones. SMS Up to modern chats on WhatsApp and Telegram, and consider the common mistakes that prevent successful sending.

Feature of Xiaomi phones (Redmi series, POCO, Mi) - branded shell MIUI, And that's a tool that modifies standard Android apps, and for example, the built-in messaging app here supports more than just a few things. SMS, but RCS-Chats (if the operator supports them), and also integrated with Xiaomi Cloud services, which opens up additional opportunities, but also adds complexity for beginners.

It is important to understand that the sending algorithm depends on the type of message:

• 📱 SMS/MMS — require a connection to the mobile network and a tariff with a packet of messages.
• 💬 Messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram) – work over the Internet, but can be blocked in some regions.
• 🔄 RCS — "improved" SMS Support for chats, reading statuses and media files (not available from all operators).

Next, detailed instructions for each case, including screenshots and solutions to common problems.

1.Sending SMS Xiaomi: step-by-step instructions

Standard Annex Messages in MIUI maintains itself as usual SMS, so MMS (To send photos or audio, to send a text message:

1. Open the Messages app (the envelope icon on the home screen or in the app menu).
2. Click on the icon. ✏️ (create a new message) in the lower right corner.
3. In the Whom field enter the recipient's phone number (you can select from the contacts by clicking on the phone number). +).
4. Enter the text of the message in the field at the bottom of the screen.
5. Press the Send button (arrow to the right).

If the send button is inactive, check:

• 📶 Connection to a mobile network (the status bar should display a network indicator, for example, 4G or 5G).
• 💰 Availability of funds in the account – some operators block SMS zero-balance.
• 📵 "In the plane" mode - if it is enabled, SMS They won't go.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi phones with two SIM-pre-shipment SMS system may request a choice SIM. If the message doesn’t go away, try changing it. SIM in the application settings Messages → Settings → SIM-map SMS.

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2. How to send. MMS on Xiaomi (photo, video, audio)

MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service allows you to send media files over a mobile network, but requires special settings from the operator. MIUI send-up MMS slightly different SMS:

1. Open the Messages app and create a new message.
2. Enter the recipient number or select the contact.
3. Click on the icon. 📎 (paper clip) next to the text input field.
4. Select the file type: 📷 Photo / video - from the gallery or take a picture directly in the application. 🎵 Audio – a record or file from a phone’s memory. 📄 Document - formats supported PDF, DOC, XLS (300 kb).

Send.

Important: If MMS It is not sent, check the settings. APN (access points:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [choose SIM] → Access points (APN).
2. Make sure that your operator profile is selected (for example, Internet.beeline.ru for Beeline).
3. If there is no profile, add it manually (options can be found on the operator's website).

3.Sending messages via WhatsApp to Xiaomi

WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app for the Internet, and it works with no features on Xiaomi phones, but there are nuances with permission to access contacts and files.

1. Open WhatsApp (make sure the app is installed and your account is activated).
2. Click on the icon. 💬 (new chat) in the lower right corner.
3. Select a contact from the list (if there is none, click New Contact and add a number).
4. Enter the text in the field at the bottom of the screen and click Send (arrow).

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with a shell MIUI WhatsApp can automatically compress a photo when you send it. To send original quality, click the three dots in the upper right corner before selecting a file and select Document instead of Gallery.

4.Sending Telegram Messages to Xiaomi

Telegram differs from WhatsApp in support of cloud chats, bots and channels, and works steadily on Xiaomi, but you need to:

1. Make sure the app has access to contacts and storage (check in Settings) → Annexes → Telegram → Permits).
2. Open Telegram and select a chat (or create a new one by clicking on the icon) ✏️).
3. Enter the text in the field below and click Send (or swipe to the right).

Features of Telegram on Xiaomi:

• 🤖 Bots – You can send commands directly (for example, /start activate).
• 📁 Files up to 2GB – all formats are supported (unlike WhatsApp).
• 🔒 Secret chats – messages are encrypted and not stored in the cloud (available only on sender and recipient devices).

If no messages are sent:

• Check your internet connection (Telegram requires a stable connection).
• Update the app to the latest version.
• Make sure that the device has enough free memory (Telegram caches media files).

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In Telegram on Xiaomi, you can enable “Traffic Saving Mode” in the application settings (Settings) → Data and memory: This will reduce mobile Internet usage when downloading media files.

5.Use of RCS-Chats on Xiaomi (improved) SMS)

RCS (Rich Communication Services is a modern standard for SMS, supportive:

• 📧 Reading statuses (as in messengers).
• 📸 Sending high quality photos (without compression, as in the MMS).
• 🎬 Video calls directly from the Messages app.
• 🔄 Group chats with message history.

On Xiaomi phones RCS activated automatically if:

• Your operator supports the technology (in Russia – MTS, Beeline, Tele2; in Ukraine – Kyivstar, Vodafone).
• You use the standard Messages app (not third-party messengers).
• The latest version is installed on the phone. MIUI (Check in the settings → The phone. → Updating the system).

To check if it works RCS:

1. Open the Messages app.
2. Create a new message and select a contact that also supports RCS.
3. If the screen is marked with a chat or RCS, technologically.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) RCS It may be disabled after resetting. In this case, go to Messages → Settings → Chat functions and re-activate RCS.

6. Solving problems with sending messages to Xiaomi

If no messages are sent through SMS, And it's not just through messengers, it can be software or hardware. So let's look at the typical scenarios and how to fix them.

6.1. Messages are not sent through SMS/MMS

Possible causes and solutions:

• 📵 No network - check the signal indicator in the status bar. If there is no signal, try restarting the phone or manually selecting the network in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Choice of network.
• 🔧 Wrong settings APN — delete the current profile APN Add a new one (options can be found on your operator's website).
• 📱 Blocking by the operator - some tariffs do not include SMS/MMS. Check the conditions with the operator.
• 🛠️ Messages app crash – clear the app cache in Settings → Annexes → Communications → Memory. → Clear the cache.

6.2. Problems with messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram)

If messages are not sent via messengers:

• 🌐 No internet — check your Wi-Fi or mobile connection. Try turning it off. VPN (Some services block traffic through VPN).
• 🔒 Blocking antivirus - in MIUI There's built-in Security that can block access to the network. → Security → Scanner.
• ⏳ Older version of the app – update the messenger through Google Play.
• 📱 Not enough memory - messengers require free cache space. Clear memory in Settings → Memory.

6.3 Messages are sent but do not reach the recipient

If a message is leaving your phone but the recipient is not receiving it:

• 📵 The recipient may have your number blocked (in the SMS messenger).
• 🔄 In messengers, check if there are check boxes (in WhatsApp - two gray ticks mean delivery, two blue ones - reading).
• 📡 Operator-side problems – check the status of your service provider.

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If the problem only occurs with one contact, you're likely blocked. Try sending a message from another number or through another messenger.

7. Alternative ways to send messages to Xiaomi

If standard methods do not work, alternatives can be used:

7.1. Sending messages via email

Many operators support the shipment. SMS For example, for an MTS, the address would look like this: [number]@sms.mts.ru. Algorithm:

1. Open the Mail or Gmail app.
2. Create a new letter.
3. In the Who field, enter the address in the format [number]@[operator domain] (for example, 79123456789@sms.beeline.ru).
4. In the subject and body of the letter, enter the text of the message (without formatting).
5. Send the letter.

Operator domains for SMS email:

• 📧 MTS: @sms.mts.ru
• 📧 Beeline: @sms.beeline.ru
• 📧 MegaFon: @sms.megafon.ru
• 📧 Television2: @sms.tele2.ru

Use of third-party SMS-applications

If the standard Messages app is unstable, you can install alternatives from Google Play:

• 📱 Google Messages – Google’s official app with support RCS.
• 📱 Textra SMS — Customizable messenger with a dark theme and a message scheduler.
• 📱 Pulse SMS — Supports synchronization between devices.

To change the default application:

1. Install the selected application from Google Play.
2. Open it and follow the setup instructions.
3. When you first start up, the system will suggest making it the default application for SMS — confirm.

7.3 Sending messages via social networks

If SMS Messengers are not available, you can use social networks:

• 📘 VK Messenger – if the recipient is in your friends.
• 📷 Instagram Direct – for short text and media files.
• 🐦 Twitter (X) DM — if you know the recipient's name.

The disadvantage of this method is that the recipient must be online and use the same social network.

8.Security when sending messages to Xiaomi

Messages may contain confidential information, so it is important to monitor the security of:

8.1 Protection SMS and MMS

• 🔐 Don't keep important things. SMS In a standard application – use Xiaomi Cloud to back up or export messages to a file.
• 📱 Set up the application lock - in Settings → Annexes → Communications → Blocking the application can be set a password.
• 🚫 Careful with phishing - do not follow the links in SMS from unknown senders (even if they masquerade as banks or government services).

8.2 Security in messengers

• 🔒 Enable two-factor authentication in WhatsApp and Telegram (in account settings).
• 📌 Set up sign-in notifications – Telegram and WhatsApp can alert you to new sessions.
• 🗑️ Clear history – messengers can delete messages for all chat participants (on WhatsApp – within 2 days).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi phones with MIUI Security function is enabled by default → Scanner. → Fraud protection that blocks suspicious SMS. However, it can mistakenly filter legitimate messages (e.g. from banks.

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WhatsApp on Xiaomi can enable end-to-end encryption for backups. Go to Settings for that. → chat → Backup of chats → End-to-end encryption and create a password.

FAQ: Frequent questions about sending messages to Xiaomi