When you have to get in touch with a customer, a delivery service or a relative, and the line is always busy, and that's familiar to every smartphone owner, and especially for people who depend on the speed of communication, you just want to press a button and wait for the connection without holding the phone to your ear or dialing the number every thirty seconds, and that's where the auto dial feature is available to automate the re-dial process.
Owners of Android devices often find that standard system tools are not always obvious or hidden in the depth of settings. In the case of Xiaomi’s MIUI shell, the situation has its nuances, as the manufacturer sometimes removes classic functions in favor of minimalism of the interface. However, the technical capabilities for automatic re-call have not disappeared, they simply require the right approach to activation.
In this article, we will take a look at all the ways you can set up automatic re-dialing on Redmi and Poco smartphones. You will learn about the hidden features of the engineering menu, the settings of Google’s standard Phone app, and the trusted third-party solutions. Understanding these mechanisms will allow you to keep your time in mind and stay connected in any environment.
Standard Call Settings in MIUI
The first place to go to Xiaomi is to use native settings. The Android-based MIUI provides basic call management functionality that is often ignored, so you can go to the settings menu to select the SIM card and mobile network section to find the options you want.
This is where you find important parameters that affect how your machine behaves when it's outbound, and you might be interested in the option of Settings, which expands the list of actions available, and this is where the switch that re-tyles is often hidden, although newer firmware versions may carry it or hide it.
- 📱 Open the Settings app and go to the SIM Cards and Mobile Networks section.
- 📞 Select an active SIM card if there are two and find the option.
- ⚙️ Look for the AutoDial or Re-Dial option and activate the slider.
- 🔊 Check for the Loud Signal function to hear the end of the beeps.
It is worth noting that depending on the version of Android and regional firmware (Global, Russia, China, EEA), the names of items may differ. If you do not find a direct auto dial setting, this does not mean that the feature is not available. Often it is implemented through the mechanism of Re-Dialing after the call is completed or requires activation through special codes.
⚠️ Note: In some versions of the shell MIUI The standard number dialer has been replaced by a Google app, where the settings logic may differ from the system one».
Use of the Engineering Menu to Activate Functions
For more advanced users who didn’t find the option in the regular menu, there is access to hidden settings through the engineering menu, a special diagnostic interface designed to test communication modules, but containing and useful features for normal use. Access is provided through the introduction of special USSD-codes.
One of the most useful features on this menu is to adjust the re-typing interval and the number of attempts. The standard network algorithm is often limited to the operator, but through the engineering menu you can try to change the behavior of your Xiaomi modem. The most common way to log in is the code ##4636##, which opens the test menu.
In the list that opens, you need to select Phone Information, and there are a lot of options that you need to be careful about, and we're interested in the section that deals with call settings, and although there may not be a direct AutoCall button, you can set network timeouts, which indirectly affects the speed of reconnection.
##4636##It's important to understand that the engineering menu is a tool for the technicians. Inexperienced changes in the parameters of the radio module, such as the preferred type of network or frequency range, can lead to a loss of signal or unstable operation of the phone. If you are not sure about the value of the parameter, it is better to leave it unchanged.
What if the code doesn't work?
Setting up an auto dial in the Google Phone app
Most modern Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones come with a pre-installed Google Phone app instead of the standard MIUI call. This app has its own interface and logic, different from system settings. Auto dial function here is implemented somewhat differently and requires manual activation.
To enable automatic re-typing in this application, you open it, click on the three dots in the upper right corner, and select Settings. Then you go to Call Accounts or just Call Settings, and that's where the switch is, which is often turned off by default.
Activating this feature allows the phone to automatically dial again if the previous call ended in a “busy” or reset signal, which is especially convenient when you hung up and realized you forgot to say something, or when the line is really busy and you need to “break through”.
| Parameter | Description | Recommended value |
|---|---|---|
| Auto dial | Automatic re-recruitment during the session | Included. |
| Vibration on connection | Signal that the subscriber responded | Included. |
| Quick answers | Text messages when a call is refused | If you wish, |
| Contact search | Using Google’s database to identify | Included. |
Remember that the Google Phone app is closely linked to your Google account, which allows you to synchronize your call history between devices, but also means that some settings can be applied globally to all devices where you are logged in.
☑️ Checking the settings of Google Phone
Third-party applications for automatic dialing
If MIUI and Google’s built-in tools don’t meet your needs, specialized apps come to the rescue from the Google Play Store. There are many programs that take on the role of call manager, providing advanced auto dialing, scheduling and contact management capabilities.
One popular solution is Auto Redial, or its equivalent, which allows you to set specific time intervals between repeated attempts, the number of cycles, and even the time of day at which you can make calls, making your smartphone a powerful tool for telemarketing or coordinating services.
- 🚀 Auto Redial is a simple application with a minimalist interface and quick re-typing function.
- 📞 Call Scheduler – allows you to schedule calls and configure complex auto dialing scenarios.
- 📋 Truecaller - in addition to the number determinant, has locking and call management functions, although auto dialing is implemented there basic.
When installing third-party apps, be sure to pay attention to the permissions requested. Auto dialing requires access to phone calls and contacts. Without these rights, the application will not be able to initiate a call or find a number in the database. It is also worth checking reviews to make sure that there is no intrusive advertising.
⚠️ Note: Some antivirus systems MIUI They can block third-party calls, considering them suspicious. When you first start, be sure to allow all the requested actions and add the application to the battery exceptions.
Automatic dialing problems and their solution
Even when set up correctly, users can encounter situations where the auto dialer is not working or is not working correctly. Often the problem lies not in the phone itself, but in the characteristics of the mobile operator or energy saving settings. Android aggressively tries to save battery power by killing background processes, which include re-drilling services.
To solve this problem, you need to go to the battery settings and find your call app (either standard or third-party). In Energy Saving, select No Limits or No Limits mode, which will prevent the system from forcibly shutting down the call process even if the screen is off.
Another common reason is carrier blocking: some tariff plans or services (such as Anti-Determinator or number hiding) may conflict with rapid re-dialing; the operator may regard frequent calls as spam attacks and temporarily block outgoing ones.
Also worth checking is whether Do Not Disturb or Air Mode is enabled: In flight mode, the communication module shuts down completely and no auto dial will work, and Do Not Disturb mode can block re-calls unless exceptions for selected contacts are configured.
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If the auto dial stopped working after the system update, try clearing the cache of the Phone and Contacts application through the Applications → Application Management menu.
Frequent Questions and Answers (FAQ)
Does the auto dial affect battery consumption?
Can I set up a phone for a specific contact?
Why doesn’t the phone reset the call before dialing again?
Does the phone call work if the phone is locked?
How to turn off the sound signal of the end of the auto dial?
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Properly configuring permissions and energy saving is key to a stable auto dial on Xiaomi, without which the system will block background connection attempts.