Yandex number detector on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro: full setup instructions

Modern smartphones, including the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro, offer a lot of opportunities to identify incoming calls. One of the most popular services in Russia is the number detector from Yandex, which not only shows the name of the caller, but also blocks spam. However, on devices with MIUI, its setting has nuances related to the features of the firmware and the policy of permission.

In this article, you will find current ways to activate the Yandex Definition on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, taking into account the latest MIUI 14/15 updates, including bypassing system restrictions, configuring access rights and solving typical problems. We will analyze both the standard method through the Yandex application and alternative options for users who do not have the service out of the box.

Why does Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro not work with Yandex’s definition?

Problems with identifying numbers on the Redmi Note 10 Pro are usually due to three key factors:

• 🔒 Limitations MIUI: Xiaomi firmware blocks background activity of applications to save battery, which prevents Yandex from processing incoming calls.
• 📱 Lack of permissions: The service requires access to calls, contacts, and notifications that are often reset after updates.
• 🔄 Conflict with other determinants: Built-in determinant MIUI Apps like Truecaller can take priority.

In addition, some versions of MIUI 13/14 have a bug where the Yandex Definition does not display subscriber names despite the correct settings, due to changes in the Android 12+ API that Xiaomi has not fully adapted.

⚠️ Note: If you are using Redmi Note 10 Pro with global firmware (e.g, MIUI Global, some of the functions of the determinant may be limited due to regional settings. MIUI Russia or install a patch through Magisk.

Preparation of the smartphone before setting the determinant

Before activating the service, follow the mandatory steps:

1. Update the Yandex app to the latest version via Google Play or APKMirror (if Play Market is not available).
2. Make sure that the smartphone has the current version of MIUI (check in Settings → About Phone → System Update).
3. Disable other number detectors (such as Truecaller or built-in MIUI Caller ID).

Pay special attention to permissions for Yandex application:

• 📞 Calls: Access to log and call management.
• 📇 Contacts: Reading and changing (necessary for synchronization).
• 🔔 Notifications: Display over other windows.
• 🔋 Auto Start: Permit to work in the background.

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Method 1: Including the determinant through the Yandex application

The easiest method is to activate directly in the application.

1. Open the Yandex application and go to the section More → Settings → Number Definiter.
2. Activate the switch to show the names of the callers.
3. Enable the option to block spam if you want to filter unwanted calls.
4. Click Permissions and manually confirm all system requests (see permission list above).

Once activated, make a test call from another number to check the service. If the name does not appear, proceed to the next method.

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If the detector does not work after setting up, try to clear the cache of the Yandex application in Settings → Applications → Application Management → Yandex → Storage → Clear the cache.

Method 2: Manual assignment of Yandex as a default determinant

MIUI sometimes requires manually specifying which application should handle incoming calls.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → By default.
2. Select the Number Definiter (or Phone in the global firmware).
3. In the list of applications, find Yandex and install it as the main service.

If you don’t have a Number Definer in your settings, your version of MIUI doesn’t support it, so only changing your settings through ADB will help (see next section).

Method 3: Configure via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods do not work, you can manually assign Yandex the rights of the determinant through ADB. This method requires a computer and basic knowledge of working with the command line.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your smartphone: go to Settings → About Phone and 7 times click on the MIUI version.
2. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect the Redmi Note 10 Pro to PC and execute the command: adb shell pm grant en.yandex.searchplugin android.permission.BIND_CALL_SCREENING_SERVICE
4. Reboot your smartphone.

After that, Yandex will receive priority over the built-in MIUI determinant. If the command does not work, try an alternative option:

adb shell settings put global call_screening_app ru.yandex.searchplugin

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB It can cause phone malfunctions if the commands are entered incorrectly. Before performing operations, back up your data through Settings. → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

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How to disable the built-in MIUI determinant for the correct operation of Yandex

MIUI has its own numbering service, which can conflict with Yandex, to turn it off:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Phone Services app (or Phone Services in Russian).
3. Select Permissions and turn off Number Definition.
4. Return to the main settings of the application and click Stop (forced stop).

If the Yandex detector still doesn’t work, check if other similar services (such as Truecaller or GetContact) are installed on the smartphone.

Solving problems with the work of the determiner on the Redmi Note 10 Pro

If after all the manipulations the service is still not functioning, check the following points:

• 📶 Internet connection: Yandex's detector requires network access to download the number database. Make sure that mobile internet or Wi-Fi is active.
• 🔄 Base updates: In the Yandex application go to Settings → Number-defining agent → Update the base.
• 📵 Power saving mode: Add Yandex to battery optimization exceptions (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery → Annexes → Yandex → No restrictions).
• 🔒 Antivirus or firewall: Some security applications (such as Avast or 360 Security) block Yandex from accessing calls.

If the problem persists, try reinstalling the Yandex app:

1. Remove the current version through Settings → Apps.
2. Download the fresh APK from the official Yandex or APKMirror website.
3. Install the file by pre-allowing installation from unknown sources.

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The most common reason for a broken determinant on Xiaomi is a conflict with the built-in MIUI Caller ID service. Disabling it in 80% of cases solves the problem.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up the Yandex determinant