How to view blocked WhatsApp numbers on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Blocked an unwanted person on WhatsApp, but now you can’t remember who it was? Or suspect that one of the contacts was blacklisted by accident? On Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi, POCO and Mi series) there are several ways to view blocked numbers – both through the WhatsApp app itself and using the tools of the MIUI shell. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods, including hidden features that few people know about.

It's important to understand that WhatsApp doesn't sync the list of blocked contacts to the cloud, so it's impossible to restore it after reinstalling the application or resetting the phone without a backup. But on the Xiaomi device itself, the data is stored locally, and you can extract it even without access to the messenger itself.

1. Standard way through WhatsApp settings

The most obvious and quickest method is to look at the settings of the messenger itself, which works on all smartphones, including Xiaomi, and does not require additional tools.

1. Open WhatsApp on your Xiaomi.
2. Slap the icon. ⋮ (three points) in upper right corner.
3. Select the Settings item → Account. → Confidentiality.
4. Scroll down to the Blocked section and click on it.

Here you'll see the full list of numbers that have been blacklisted, and note that if a contact has been removed from the phone book, only the nameless number will appear on the list, and to unlock a user, you just click on their profile and select Unblock.

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If unknown numbers are displayed in the blocked list, check them through services like GetContact – this will help identify spammers or scammers.

2 View through MIUI Call Log

Xiaomi's MIUI shell runs a separate log of blocked calls that overlaps with WhatsApp data, a method that is useful if you've blocked contacts not only on the messenger, but also at the system level, to find a list:

• 📱 Open the phone application (standard caller) MIUI).
• 🔍 Go to the Journal tab (clock icon at the bottom of the screen).
• 🚫 Press on. ⋮ → Blocked.
• 🔄 If the desired number is not, tap Settings (cogs) and turn on the option to Show blocked WhatsApp (available on the Internet). MIUI 12+).

The list here may be different from what WhatsApp shows, since the system blocks calls at the OS level, and the messenger only messages. For example, if you blocked a number on WhatsApp but not in the phone settings, it will not appear in the call log.

3.Exporting WhatsApp data for analysis

If you need to not just look at the locked numbers, but save a list of them (for example, to transfer to another device), you can export data from WhatsApp. MIUI:

1. On WhatsApp, go to Settings → Chats → Backup chats.
2. Click Export Chats (without media files to speed up the process).
3. Select by email and provide your address.
4. In the resulting archive, find the wa.db file - this is the messenger database.

To read wa.db, you will need special software like DB Browser for SQLite (available for the Windows/macOS). In the table wa_blocked_contacts It's technically more complicated, but it gives you complete control over the data.

4. Use of a file manager (for advanced users)

On Xiaomi smartphones with unlocked bootloader and root access, you can manually find a file where WhatsApp stores blocked contacts. This method is risky (if you do not do it correctly, you can damage data), but it gives 100% result.

1. Install a file manager with root access (e.g., Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).


2.Cross the path:




/data/data/com.whatsapp/databases/




3. Find the msgstore.db file and copy it to a safe location.




4 Open the file through the SQLite editor and find the table wa_blocked_contacts.

This table will have columns. phone_number (Phone number and timestamp, if you don't have root permission, it won't work — MIUI Restricts access to system folders.

Make sure that the Xiaomi bootloader is unlocked|Create a backup of your data through Mi Cloud|Install Magisk to manage root rights|Check that the file manager supports root mode-->

Alternative methods: third-party applications

If standard methods don’t work, you can use third-party utilities, such as WhatsBlock (available on Google Play) analyzes the notification log and shows which numbers have been blocked, and Xiaomi will also use MIUI Hidden Settings, which reveals hidden system features.

Warning: Some apps from Google Play may request excessive permissions (such as access to SMS or contacts).

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The app side is convenient, but not always reliable, and it’s better to use the built-in WhatsApp or MIUI tools if they’re available.

6.Restore blocked contacts after reset

If you reset your Xiaomi phone to factory settings or reinstalled WhatsApp, the list of blocked numbers will be lost, but it can be restored from a backup if it was created in advance.

1. Install WhatsApp and log in with the same number.
2. When you request to restore chats, confirm the action.
3. After recovery, check the Blocked section in the privacy settings.

If you don't have a backup, you can't return the list -- WhatsApp doesn't sync locks with the Google Drive cloud. The only way out is to manually recall and lock numbers again.

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To avoid data loss, enable automatic backup to WhatsApp: Settings → Chats → Backup → Google Drive. Choose frequency at least 1 time per week.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When working with locked numbers on Xiaomi, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

• 🔄 Block List Not Updated: Restart WhatsApp or clear the app cache in the settings MIUI (Settings → Annexes → Application management → WhatsApp → Clear the cache).
• 📱 Numbers are displayed without names: This means that the contact has been removed from the phone book. To fix, add the number back to the contacts. MIUI.
• 🔒 You can not unlock the number: Check if it is also locked at the system level (Settings) → Annexes → Locking down calls).

⚠️ Note: If you use WhatsApp Business, the list of blocked contacts is stored separately from the regular version of the messenger.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

If none of these methods worked, check if you are using a modified version of WhatsApp (such as GBWhatsApp or YoWhatsApp). In such builds, the location of the settings may differ, and some features may not work correctly.