How to check the time of calls on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Xiaomi’s MIUI-based smartphones offer a number of ways to view call times, from the standard call log to hidden system features. But not everyone knows where to look for conversation length, especially if it’s old records or remote contacts. In this article, we’ll look at all the current methods for different firmware versions, including MIUI 14 and MIUI 15, and look at third-party solutions for those who need advanced statistics.

Many people mistakenly believe that calls are only displayed in detail from the operator, but in fact Xiaomi stores this data locally – you just need to know where to look for it, which will be especially useful for those who want to control communication costs, analyze the duration of work negotiations or just remember how long it took an important conversation.

Note: Some methods may not work on custom firmware or root-righted devices. If you are using an informal version of MIUI, check for standard features in the Settings → About Phone menu first.

1. Standard call log: where to look for call times

The most obvious way is to use the built-in Phone app, which shows not only the history of incoming/outgoing calls, but also their duration, to see the time of a particular call:

1. Open the Phone app** (the phone icon on the home screen or menu).

2. Go to the Journal tab** (usually at the bottom of the screen).

3. Find the contact or number you want in the list and tap it.

4. In the window that opens you will see:

If the time is not displayed, check if the system data is hidden.

1. Hold your finger on any call in the magazine.
2. In the menu that appears, select “Details”.
3. Scroll down - there should be a row with a duration.

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If the log only shows the latest calls, increase the limit of stored records in the settings of the Phone application (section "Call log").

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 or X-ray) POCO X3 Pro) call times may not be saved for missed calls. This is a feature of the firmware, not a bug.

2. Details through the "Contact" app

If the standard log doesn’t show the time, try an alternative path through the Contacts app, which works even on devices with a lightweight version of MIUI (e.g. MIUI Lite):

1. Open the Contacts app**.

2. Find the right contact in the list and tap it.

3. Scroll down to the "Call log" block** - all calls with this subscriber, including duration, will be displayed here.

The advantage of this method:

If the Call log block is missing, update the Contacts app via Google Play or check the permissions:

3. Hidden statistics in MIUI: section "Data Use"

Few people know, but MIUI keeps hidden statistics on phone usage, including call times, which are available under Data Use** and can be useful for analyzing activity:

1. Go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Data Use.

2. Slip on the tab "Call Statistics" (or "Call Journal" in older versions).

3. You'll see here:

This section is useful if you need to: see the total duration of all calls per month – for example, to control the rate with a per-minute fee.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T or Redmi K50) This partition can be hidden to activate it:

1. Enter the query "Call Statistics" in the Settings search.
2. If the partition is not located, update the firmware to the latest version of MIUI.

Third-party annexes for extended statistics

If the built-in MIUI tools aren't enough, you can use third-party software, which offers more options: exporting data, graphs, notifying you about long conversations, and even blocking unwanted contacts.

Top.-3 call-analysis:

Before installing the application, check its permissions:

• 🔓 Access to the call log.
• 📱 Permission to read contacts.
• 📤 Possibility of data export (if backup is required).

⚠️ Note: Some applications (such as Truecaller) require registration and can transfer data to the developer's servers. If privacy is important, use offline solutions like Call Logs Backup.

5. Viewing time through detail from the operator

If none of these methods worked, the classic method is the mobile operator detail, which contains the exact details of each call, including:

• ⏱️ Duration (up to a second).
• 📍 Geolocation of towers (for some operators).
• 💰 The cost of a call at the rate.

How to get the details:

1. For MTS: send an SMS with the text of the Details to the number 111 or use your personal account.
2. For Beeline: dial *110*9# or go to the site my.beeline.ru.
3. For MegaFon: send an empty SMS to 000105 or use the MegaFon Personal Account app.
4. For Tele2: dial *155*1# or check in the My Tele2 app.

Advantages of this method:

• 🔒 Data is stored on the operator’s servers and is not dependent on the phone reset.
• 📅 Details can be requested for any period (usually up to 6 months).

Disadvantages:

• ⏳ Details are formed with a delay (from several hours to a day).
• 💳 Some operators charge for the paper version.

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Detailing from the operator is the only way to recover call times if they have been deleted from the phone or reset settings.

6.Recovering deleted call records

If the call history has been accidentally erased, you can try to restore it, and specialized utilities or MIUI backups will do this.

Method 1: Through a backup of MIUI

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → Backup.

2. Select the last backup created before the log is deleted.

3. Click "Restore" and tick "Call log."

Method 2: Using Dr.Fone (for PC)

This utility scans the phone's memory and recovers deleted data, including call history.

⚠️ Attention: Recovery of deleted data does not guarantee 100% results. The longer it takes to delete, the lower the odds. Also, avoid writing new data to your phone before recovery - this can overwrite deleted records.

FAQ: Frequent questions about call times on Xiaomi