How to view blocked contacts on Xiaomi: all ways

Have you blocked a contact on Xiaomi and now you can’t find it? Or do you suspect that someone close to you has hidden a number in your phone? In this article, we will analyze all the official and hidden ways to view blocked contacts on Redmi, POCO and other models with a MIUI shell. Instructions are relevant for the MIUI 12-15 and Android 10-14 firmware versions.

Many users mistakenly think that once they lock, the contact disappears forever, but in fact, it just disappears from the main list, but stays in the system, and we show you where to look for it, from standard settings to little-known MIUI features, and if you want to not only see, but also unlock the number, then here you will find a solution.

Important: some methods require administrator rights or access to the Mi Account. If the phone is not yours, then without the owner's password, you can not view blocked contacts - this is a security restriction for Xiaomi.

Method 1: Using standard MIUI settings

The easiest and most official method is to use the built-in lock menu, which works on all Xiaomi models, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 and even older devices on MIUI 11.

Instructions:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner (or swipe left on some models).
3. Select the Settings item → Number locking.
4. Enter the password or PIN-code, if requested.
5. You will see a list of all blocked contacts.

You can not only see the numbers here, but also:

• 📞 Unlock the contact (swipe left or click on the basket icon).
• 🔍 Search by name or number through the line at the top.
• ⚙️ Setup to automatically block spam (includes in the same menu).

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If you don't have a "Block Numbers" option, update the Phone app via Google Play or MIUI App Store. On older versions of MIUI, this section could be called "Blacklist."

Note that this section only displays manually locked numbers, and if the contact was hidden through third-party apps (like Truecaller), it won’t be here.

Method 2: Through the call log (hidden filter)

Few people know, but Xiaomi has a hidden filter in the call log that shows locked numbers, which works even if you don't remember if you've blocked a contact at all.

How to find it:

1. Open the Phone app and go to the Journal tab.
2. Click on the filter icon (three lines or funnel in the upper right corner).
3. In the drop-down menu, select Blocked.
4. The system will show all incoming calls from blocked numbers in the last 30 days.

This method is convenient because:

• 🔄 It allows you to see the date and time of the last call from the blocked number.
• 📱 It works even if the contact is not saved in the phone book.
• 🚫 Does not require administrator rights.

If there's no log entry, it doesn't mean there's no blocked contacts, they probably just didn't call you after the lockdown, so move on to the next way.

Method 3: Through the MIUI security settings

The MIUI shell has a separate security section where all the data about the locks are stored — not just contacts, but also messages, applications — and this method is suitable for advanced users, because it requires knowledge of the structure of the menu.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings. → Passwords and security.
2. Select Number Block (some models call it Spam Protection).
3. Enter the password from the lock screen or Mi Account account.
4. A list of all locked numbers with the ability to manage will open.

This section may include:

• 📊 Check the statistics of the blockages (how many calls and how many calls are made) SMS was blocked).
• 🔧 Set up automatic lock by keywords or number prefixes.
• 📥 Export the list of blocked contacts to the file (on some firmware).

Attention! If you use dual apparatus (MIUI function to separate personal and work data), then blocked contacts can be stored separately for each profile.

Method 4: Through the Messages app (for SMS)

If the contact was blocked not through calls, but via SMS, then it can be found in the Messages application settings, which is relevant for users who are actively using the default messenger.

How to check:

1. Open the Messages app (an envelope icon).
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Settings.
3. Select Blocking and Spam (or Blacklist on older versions).
4. Enter a password if required.
5. You will see a list of blocked numbers for SMS.

Features of this method:

• 📩 This only shows the numbers that are locked for messages. If a contact is blocked for calls, it won't be here.
• 🔄 You can see the last message from this number.
• 🚫 Locking in SMS It does not affect calls – they must be blocked separately.

Important: if you use third-party messengers (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), then blocking them has nothing to do with the system settings of Xiaomi. To see blocked contacts in these applications, you need to go to their settings separately.

Method 5: Through Mi Account Backup (for recovery)

If you previously backed up your Mi Account, your blocked contacts could be saved to the cloud, which is a good method if you dropped your phone or lost access to your main lock list.

How to restore:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts → Mi Account.
2. Choose Backup and Restore.
3. Click Recover Data and select the latest backup.
4. In the list of available data, find the item Lock numbers and mark it.
5. Confirm recovery.

Advantages of this method:

• ☁️ Restores all locks, including those that were accidentally deleted.
• 🔄 It works even after resetting the phone to factory settings.
• 📱 Supports lock transfer between different Xiaomi devices.

Connect to a stable Wi-Fi

Charge your phone at least 50%

Make sure there is enough space on your Mi Account.

Remember the password from the Mi Account-->

⚠️ Attention! Restore from backup will overwrite the current lock settings. If you add new numbers to the blacklist after creating the backup, they will be lost. MIUI).

Comparison of methods: which way to choose?

Not all methods are equally effective, and in the table below we have compared them by key parameters to make it easier for you to choose the right one.

If you just need to look at the list of blocked contacts, the first two are enough, and if you need a full recovery from a reset or transfer to another phone, then you can not do without a backup copy of the Mi Account.

Frequent problems and solutions

Sometimes users have difficulty trying to view blocked contacts, and let's look at the most common cases and how to solve them.

Problem 1: There is no “Blocking Numbers” item in the settings.

Decision:

• Update the firmware to the latest version of MIUI.
• Set regional settings on India (in some firmware, the function is hidden for other regions).
• Use a third-party blocking app (such as Truecaller) where the blacklist is always available.

Problem 2: Asks for a password, but I don't remember it.

Decision:

• Try the standard passwords: 1234, 0000, date of birth.
• Reset the lock screen password via Mi Account (if tied).
• Reset your settings via Recovery Mode (delete all data!).

Problem 3: Recovery from Mi Account does not show lockdown.

Decision:

• Make sure that the backup has included the item "Block numbers".
• Check if Mi’s account has changed since the backup was created.
• Try to restore an older copy.

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If none of these methods worked, check if you are using custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), where Xiaomi’s locking features can be disabled or replaced with standard Android tools.

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