How to open and manage a call log on Xiaomi: all ways

The call log on Xiaomi smartphones is not just a list of incoming and outgoing calls, but a powerful tool for analyzing communications. It stores data on conversation duration, missed calls, contacts, and even geolocation (if enabled), but many users have difficulty finding this information, especially after MIUI updates or resets.

In this article, we'll look at all the methods available to view your call history, from the standard Phone app to hidden features and third-party utilities, how to filter calls by date, export data to a.csv file, or recover accidentally deleted records, and why the log may sometimes not display recent calls and how to fix it.

Standard method: Application "Phone"

The most obvious and quickest method is to use the built-in Phone app, which is pre-installed on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices, regardless of the MIUI version.

1. Open the Phone app (usually located on the home screen or in the Google folder).
2. Go to the tab "Journal" (watch icon) ⏱️ bottom-line).
3. Scroll down to see the full story. For a quick search, use the line at the top.

Additional functions are available in this section:

• 📞 Filtering by type: press three dots ⋮ → "Call type” (incoming/outgoing/missed).
• 🗓️ Sort by date: tap on the calendar in the upper right corner to select a period.
• 🔍 Contact/number search: enter name or numbers in the search bar.

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If the log is not updated, restart the Phone application through settings → Applications → Application Management → Phone → Stop.

On some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or POCO F5) the interface may differ due to the customization of MIUI 14/15.

⚠️ Note: On firmware for the global market (Global) ROM) Sometimes there's no "Journal" section in the bottom menu, in which case, click on three horizontal lines. ☰ in the upper left corner and select "Call History".

2. Alternative access through “Contacts”

Few people know, but the call log is duplicated in the Contacts app (a human silhouette icon), a method that is useful if the standard Phone app is not working properly or you are using a third-party dialer (like Google Phone).

Instructions:

1. Open Contacts (or People on some firmware).
2. Put it on the tab "Journal" (may be called "History" or "Calls").
3. Use date or contact filters like in the standard app.

The advantage of this is that you can integrate with your Google account, and if you sync your contacts, your call history can automatically be saved to the cloud, to check this out:

• 🔄 Go to Settings. → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization.
• 📱 Make sure the Call log option is enabled (if you have one in your version). MIUI).

3. View through system settings (hidden method)

MIUI has a hidden section that stores advanced call data, including technical information (such as the type of network during a conversation), which is suitable for advanced users.

How to get there:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the phone on the list and tap it.
3. Go to the vault" → "Data management".
4. Click on the Call log (may be called Call Log).

Here you'll see:

• 📊 Full list of time-stamped calls (including milliseconds).
• 📡 Type of network (4G/5G/Wi-Fi Calling) for every call.
• 🔋 Battery level during conversation (on some models).

⚠️ Warning: Do not delete files in this section manually! This may cause the Phone app to crash. Use standard features to clean up your history.

4. Recovery of deleted records

If you accidentally cleaned the log or it disappeared after updating, there are several ways to return the data, the effectiveness depends on how long ago the records were deleted and whether sync with the cloud is enabled.

Method 1: Through a Google Account

• 🔄 Go to contacts.google.com.
• 📱 On the left menu, select "More" → "Re-establish contacts".
• 🗓️ Please indicate the date when the journal was still available (maximum 30 days ago).

Method 2: Using a backup MIUI

1. Open Settings → About the phone → Backup.
2. Select the last copy created before the log is deleted.
3. Restore only the phone app data (do not touch other sections!).

Method 3: Third-party utilities (requires root rights)

You can use DiskDigger or GT Recovery to scan the device's memory deeply, and these applications look for traces of deleted files, including log databases (calllog.db).

⚠️ Attention: It's useless to use these programs without root access, and they can also collect your personal data. APK Only from official websites.

Make a backup copy of current data|Check for root rights (if necessary)|Disable the antivirus during scanning|Use only proven utilities-->

5. Export of the journal to file

If you need to save your call history for reporting or transferring to another device, MIUI allows you to export data in.csv or.vcf format.

Method 1: Using the Phone app

1. Open the call log (as described in the first section).
2. Press three points. ⋮ → "Exports".
3. Select the format (.csv for Excel or.vcf for contacts).
4. Specify a folder to save (such as Downloads or Mi Cloud).

Method 2: ADB (for technical users)

If standard export is not available, you can extract the database of journals through ADB:

adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db


sqlite3 contacts2.db "SELECT * FROM calls;" > call_log.csv

This method requires:

• 🖥️ Established ADB Tools on PC.
• 🔌 Included debugging by USB smartphone.
• 📂 Knowledge of working with SQLite for data processing.

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Export to.csv allows you to analyze the history of calls in Excel: sort by duration, plot activity charts and even integrate data with the data. CRM-system.

6. Solving problems with the call log

Sometimes the call history may not work correctly: not displaying recent calls, duplicating records, or resetting after a reboot, and consider the typical causes and ways to fix them.

If none of the methods worked, try resetting the phone app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Phone → Storage.
2. Click Reset Settings (not to be confused with Clear Data – it will delete the entire story!).
3. Reset the device.

7. Third-party applications for extended management

If built-in MIUI features aren’t enough, consider alternative dialers with advanced call analysis capabilities:

• 📊 Truecaller: Blocking Spam + detailed statistics on calls (time, geolocation of the subscriber).

When choosing a third-party application, pay attention to:

• 🔒 Privacy Policy: Some dialers collect data about your contacts.
• 📱 Compatibility with MIUI: Check out Xiaomi user reviews on Google Play.
• 💰 Paid Features: Call recording or analytics often require a subscription.

⚠️ Note: Applications for recording conversations may violate the laws of your country. in Russia, for example, recording calls without the consent of the interlocutor is prohibited (Article 138 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi call log