How to watch the calls on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi and POCO lines) store a complete call history from incoming to missed, but not everyone knows where to look for this data. Depending on the version of MIUI and the launcher installed, the menu may differ, and some calls are even hidden by the system. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to view the history of calls, including restoring deleted records and configuring display.

Xiaomi's feature is the integration of calls with Google and Mi Account, which means that some of the data can be synced to the cloud, and some of it can only be stored locally, and if you don't find the right call, the problem may lie in sync settings or even in work. SIM-We'll go through each scenario in detail.

1. Standard method: Application "Phone"

The most obvious method is to use the built-in Phone app (the phone icon) that is on all Xiaomi smartphones regardless of the MIUI version. Call history is divided into three tabs here:

• 📞 All calls – a chronological list of incoming, outgoing and missed.
• 📱 Contacts – calls from saved subscribers in the phone book.
• ⏱️ Recent – last 30 calls (configured in settings).

To open up the story:

1. Slip the phone icon on the home screen or in the application menu.
2. Go to the Journal tab (or History in older versions of MIUI).
3. To filter, click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Call Type (incoming/outgoing/missed).

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If the log tab is missing, update the phone app via Google Play or check the launcher settings (sometimes the story is hidden in Light mode).

Newer versions of MIUI 14+ add a smart search feature: just start typing a name or number at the top line, and the system will show all associated calls, even if they are archived, and this also works for numbers that are not stored in contacts.

2. browse through Google Contacts (synchronized data)

If your Xiaomi has Google account sync enabled, some of your call history can be stored in the cloud, which is useful if you dropped your phone or switched to a new device.

1. Open the Google Contacts app (if not, download from the Play Market).
2. Slip on the profile icon in the upper right corner → Manage your Google account.
3. Go to Data and Personalization section → Call history.

This will show all the calls associated with your Google account, including:

• 🔄 Calls from other devices (if you use the same account).
• 📱 Data from previous smartphones (subject to synchronization).
• ⏳ Archival records (retained for up to 30 days unless otherwise configured).

Importantly, synchronization only works for calls made after you connect to your account, and if you add Google after you call, they won't get to the cloud.

3. How to find hidden or archived calls

Sometimes Xiaomi automatically archives old calls or hides them from the main log, for several reasons:

• 🗃️ Autoarchiving – Automatic Hiding of Calls Over 6 Months In Phone Settings.
• 🔒 Privacy Mode – some calls (such as from unknown numbers) can be filtered.
• 📵 Synchronization error – data is available SIM-map, but not displayed in the appendix.

To find these challenges:

1. Open the phone application → magazine.
2. Slip three points up there. → Archive or Hidden Challenges.
3. If no item, try typing in the search bar #, which will show all the hidden entries.

On Xiaomi models with MIUI 13 and older, the archived calls are stored in a separate database and are not displayed in a standard log.

4. Recovery of deleted calls

If you accidentally cleared the story or it disappeared after resetting the settings, there are several ways to return the data:

To recover via Google:

1. Go to contacts.google.com.
2. In the left menu, select Cancel Changes.
3. Please indicate the date when the calls were still in history (maximum 30 days ago).

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If sync with Google is disabled, the only reliable way to recover remote calls is to use operator detail. Third-party programs often fail to cope with modern versions of MIUI due to data encryption.

On Xiaomi models with MIUI 12+, the call history is stored in encrypted form, so utilities like Recuva or EaseUS are useless. The only working option is backup via Settings → Additional → Backup if it was created before deletion.

5.Configure the display of call history

Xiaomi defaults to the last 500 calls, but this value can be changed, filters by type (incoming/outgoing) and sorting by date or duration are also available.

To adjust the display:

1. Open the phone → magazine → three points → settings.
2. In the Call History section, select:

Save the changes.

Set a limit on 1,000 records

Insert sorting by date (new at the top)

Disable the concealment of unknown numbers

Activate synchronization with Google

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On POCO and some Redmi there is an additional option Grouping by Contacts - it combines all calls from one subscriber into a single unit, which is convenient for analyzing the frequency of communication.

6. Alternative methods: third-party applications

If the standard methods don't work, you can use third-party software, and they're useful for:

• 🔍 Advanced search (by keywords, conversation time).
• 📊 Statistics (most frequent contacts, duration of calls).
• 🔄 Exporting data (to Excel or CSV).

Top.-3 Proven applications for Xiaomi:

1. Call Logs Backup & Restore – Backups your history to the cloud.
2. Truecaller – Shows spam identification calls.
3. Simple Call Log is a minimalist magazine with filters.

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Before installing third-party applications, check permissions: they should not request access to SMS or geolocation (this is a sign of potentially dangerous software).

On MIUI 14, some applications may not display history correctly due to system limitations, in which case resetting access rights will help:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Phone → Rights → Reset

7. Frequent problems and solutions

Xiaomi users often face the following problems when viewing their call history:

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI If you've lost your call history, don't try to reset it by resetting it, it will delete the data permanently. First, check your sync with Google or Mi Account.

• 🔄 Calls are not saved. → Check if Guest or Private mode is enabled in the security settings.
• 📵 Missed calls are not displayed → Make sure that in the settings → Notifications → Phone alerts are included for missed.
• 🔒 History clears itself → Turn off automatic cleaning in Settings → Warehouse → Cleanup.

If the problem persists, try:

1. Clear the cache of the Phone application (Settings → Apps → Phone → Storage → Clear the cache).
2. Update MIUI to the latest version (some builds have bugs with history display).
3. Install an alternative launcher (such as Nova Launcher) if the problem is in the shell.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi calls