The modern smartphone is no longer just a means of communication, becoming a personal secretary who knows more about us than we do. However, when an unknown number rings, we often feel irritated or even anxious, not knowing what to expect from the other end of the line. In the face of aggressive telemarketing and increased fraud, the function of identifying incoming calls becomes not just a convenient option, but a critical tool for digital security.
Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices face a unique situation: the MIUI shell or the new HyperOS has its own security mechanisms, but they are often inferior in database to specialized services. Integration of the determinant from Yandex allows you to combine the power of the search engine with the telephony of your gadget, which allows you to instantly know who is calling, even if the number is not saved in your notebook, blocking spam and annoying advertising.
The process of activating the service on Android devices from the Chinese manufacturer has its own nuances associated with a strict policy of energy saving and permission management. In this article, we will examine in detail every step necessary for the correct operation of the application, and eliminate the typical errors that users face.
Device preparation and application installation
The first step is to install the necessary software that will handle incoming calls. The standard Google Play Market store offers an up-to-date version of the application, but sometimes versions conflict or regional availability restrictions may occur on Xiaomi devices. If the standard path does not work, you can always use the official developer site to download the APK installation file.
After installation, take your time to open the program. Android on Xiaomi smartphones by default limits the background activity of new applications to save battery power. This means that without pre-setting the detector can simply “fall asleep” in the background and not have time to determine the number before you pick up the phone.
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Before installing, remove old or unused number detectors to avoid phone book access conflicts and incoming calls.
It is important to make sure that your device has an up-to-date version of the operating system. Older versions of Android may not support new Caller ID protocols, which will result in incorrect display of information. Check the updates in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and install them if available.
- 📱 Go to the Play Market and find the Yandex with Alice app or a separate Yandex Determiner app".
- 📥 Click the "Install" button and wait for the download and installation of the package to be completed.
- 🔐 When you first start up, the system will request a number of permissions that will need to be provided for operation.
- 📝 Sign in to your Yandex account ID, synchronize settings and subscriptions.
Configure permissions and accesses in MIUI
The most critical step, which is responsible for 90% of the success of the entire operation, is to configure the access rights correctly. The MIUI shell is known for its aggressive resource saving, so it can turn off the background processes of the detector without demand. You need to manually "allow" the application to do its work, otherwise it will be silent at the right time.
Go to your smartphone settings and find the application management section. Here you will need to find the installed Yandex and go to the access rights menu. Pay special attention to the item "Display on top of other applications" - without this checkbox, the pop-up with the name of the caller will not appear on the lock screen or during a conversation.
⚠️ Note: If you deny access to contacts, the detector will not be able to match numbers to your notebook, which will reduce its effectiveness.
You also need to set up autorun. Unlike pure Android, Xiaomi requires explicit permission to run apps along with the operating system. Find the Autostart option in the settings and make sure the switch opposite Yandex is active, which ensures that the service starts working immediately after the phone is turned on, without waiting for your manual start.
☑️ Configuring access rights
Integration with Google and MIUI system call
Modern Xiaomi smartphones can use both their own MIUI Dialer call shell and the standard Google Phone. The process of integrating the determinant varies slightly depending on which application is used to make default calls. Most global firmware versions now preinstalled a call from Google.
If you have Google Phone, the process is as smooth as possible. Once you install Yandex and grant all the rights, the system will suggest using it as a source of identification. You will need to go to the phone settings (three dots in the corner), select "Digital number" and select Yandex from the list of available services, which will transfer the management of incoming calls to the search engine algorithms.
In the case of a native MIUI call, the mechanism may work differently: sometimes you need to manually turn on the "Number Defineer" switch in the settings of the Yandex application itself to intercept calls. In some versions of the firmware, there is a conflict when the system blocks third-party determinants, considering them a potential threat to data security.
| Type of caller | Location of settings | Action required | Compatibility status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Phone | Settings → Number Determiner | Select Yandex from the list | Complete. |
| MIUI Dialer | Inside the Yandex app | Activate the switch | Partial |
| Third-party (TrueCaller) | Not compatible. | Removal of a competitor is required | Conflict |
| Systemic (old) | Settings → Applications | Default appointment | Limited. |
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Addressing problems with access to contacts
A common problem is when the application is installed, permissions are granted, but the contact database is not loaded or displayed incorrectly. This may be due to the peculiarities of synchronizing the Google account on the device. If your contacts are stored locally on the phone ("On the device"), and not in the cloud, the application may need additional time to index or special permissions to read the local database.
Check where the new numbers are saved, if you make a contact and it flies to a hidden folder or to a hidden folder. SIM-The card (which is rare now, but sometimes), the detector may not see it, and it is recommended to keep all entries in the Google account for maximum compatibility with all services of the ecosystem.
Also, you should pay attention to permissions for sync. In your Google account settings on your phone, make sure that the checkmark is in front of the contact box. If sync is disabled at the system level, no application can get up-to-date information from your address book, which makes the "definition for your own" function useless.
- 🔄 Open your Google account settings and check your contact sync status.
- 📂 Make sure that your contacts are saved in your Google account, not on your account. SIM locally.
- 🔍 In the application Yandex try to forcefully update the database of contacts through privacy settings.
- 🛡️ Check whether the ban on reading contacts for system processes in the mode "Do not disturb".
Energy conservation and background work
One of the main reasons why the detector stops working after a while is the smart energy saving. Xiaomi algorithms analyze user behavior and if they see that an application is rarely used in active mode (you don’t point a finger at it all the time), they can freeze its processes. 24/7.
To avoid this, you need to add an app to the exception list or set its operating profile as "No Limits." Go to the battery settings, find Yandex and select "No Limits" option, which will tell the system not to apply any energy-saving algorithms to this application, even if the screen is off for several hours.
⚠️ Warning: Cleaning memory via the "Cross" or "Close All" button can force the detector to stop working until the next run.
Also, you should not abuse the "Close all applications" function if you are used to cleaning RAM often. Although modern versions of Android are able to restore important processes, on MIUI this sometimes leads to the complete termination of Yandex telephony service. It is better to fix the application in the list of recent tasks (usually this is done by swiping down the application window or by long pressing) so that the system does not close it when cleaning the memory.
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Setting up the battery profile to "No Limits" is a prerequisite for stable operation of the number detector on Xiaomi.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Here are the answers to the most popular questions users have when setting up a service: If you are faced with an unusual situation, perhaps the solution is already in this block.