Have you accidentally blocked an important number on Xiaomi and now you can’t find it in your contact list? Or want to check which numbers were blocked before, but you don’t know where to look? In this article, we will examine all the official and hidden ways to find blocked contacts on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones – from standard settings to working with system files.
The procedure varies depending on the firmware version: on MIUI 12-14 and the new HyperOS, menu paths can change, and we've taken all the nuances into account and prepared universal instructions that work even after a reset or system update, and if the contact was not just blocked, but deleted, at the end of this article you will find ways to restore it.
1. Standard method: through phone settings
The easiest method is to use the built-in call blocking menu, which is available on all Xiaomi models, regardless of the MIUI or HyperOS version.
- Open the phone application (pipe icon).
- Click on three dots in the upper right corner (⋮) and select Settings.
- Go to the section “Block numbers” (or “Spam” and “block on new versions).
- Slip on the Blocked List – all the numbers you have added to the blacklist will be displayed here.
If this section is empty but you are sure you have blocked contacts before, check:
- 🔍 Filter by type: At the top of the screen, there may be a switch between Calls and Messages.
- 📱 Sync with Mi Account: If you were logged in to one account on multiple devices, the lock list could sync. Try logging in to the same account on another phone.
- 🗑️ Recycle Bin: on some versions MIUI The number removed from the lock is placed in the Recycle Bin (up to 30 days.
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If not all numbers are displayed in the blocked list, try sorting them by the date of addition (📅) at the top right corner of the lock menu.
2. Search through the "Contact" application
The second official way is to use the Contacts app (an icon with a human silhouette), where you can not only see the blocked numbers, but also manage them directly:
- Open Contacts and tap on three horizontal lines (☰) top-left.
- Select Contact Management → Contact lockdown.
- A full list of locked numbers will open before you with the ability to unlock with one touch.
The peculiarity of this method is that it only displays contacts that were blocked through the Contacts app itself. If you blocked a number during an incoming call or via SMS, they may not be on this list, in which case use the first method.
What to do if the "Blocking Contacts" section is not available?
3. Checking through call log (hidden numbers)
The blocked contacts don't show up in the main call log, but you can find traces of them in the extended log, which is useful if you don't remember if the number was blocked at all:
- Open the Phone app and go to the Journal tab.
- Press three points (⋮) → Settings → Show blocked (or filtered) → Hidden records).
- Turn on the blocked calls, and now the log will show gray entries marked Locked.
Important: this method only shows incoming calls from locked numbers, outgoing calls and SMS are not displayed here, and note that the log keeps records for a limited time (usually 30 days), after which they are automatically deleted.
⚠️ Note: On some models POCO (for example, POCO X5 Pro) The blocked call display function can be disabled by default to save battery. To activate it, go to Settings → Battery → Optimization → Phone app and disable restrictions.
4. Use of system files (for advanced users)
If standard methods don't work, you can try to find locked numbers in Xiaomi system files, which requires root rights or a PC connection, but gives 100% results.
- Install a file manager with root access (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
- Go to /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db
- Copy the contacts2.db file to your computer and open it with DB Browser for SQLite.
- In the table blocked_numbers You will find all the blocked numbers with the date of addition.
For users without root rights, an alternative method is:
- 🖥️ Connect your phone to your PC and use it ADB (Android Debug Bridge. execute the command: adb shell content query --uri content://call_log/calls In the conclusion, look for records with type=5 (blocked calls).
- 📱 Install the MiXplorer app (you need to enable debugging by USB) and manually find the file. blockednumbers.xml file /data/system/users/0.
⚠️ Note: Editing system files without a backup may cause the Contacts app to crash. /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts through TWRP or ADB Backup.
5. Recovery of remote blocked contacts
If you not only blocked, but also deleted the contact from the phone book, you can try to restore it.
| Method | Conditions | Instructions | Chances of success |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recovery from Google Contacts | Synchronization was on. | Go to contacts.google.com → “Cancel Changes” → Select the date before deletion | 90% |
| Use of Mi Cloud | Backup was included in Mi Account | Go to Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud → Restore and select backup | 70% |
| Recovery Programs (DiskDigger, EaseUS) | The phone was not re-interrogated after being removed. | Install the program on your PC, connect the phone in debugging mode and scan the memory | 50% |
| Appeal to the communications operator | The number was tied to SIM-map | Call in support of the operator (MTS, Beeline, etc.) and request details of calls for the desired period. | 30% |
Critical information: If you used the Cleanup feature in Xiaomi’s Security app, it’s almost impossible to restore contacts – this app deletes data irrevocably by overwriting memory sectors.
Backup of current contacts in VCF|Check the synchronization enabled with Google/Mi Cloud|Install ADB-PC-driver|Prepare a memory card for a backup copy-->
6. Frequent errors and their solutions
When searching for blocked contacts, users often face typical problems, and here’s how to avoid them:
- 🔄 Lock list not updated: Clear the cache of the Phone and Contacts apps in settings (Settings) → Annexes → App management. Then restart the phone.
- 📵 Numbers are locked by themselves: Check the Security settings, which may include automatic spam blocking. Disable it to Security → Locking down calls → Autolocking.
- 🔒 No access to system files: If you are trying to view contacts2.db, but get the “Rejected Access” error, unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi website and install Magisk to get root.
- 📞 Locked numbers still ring: Make sure lock is applied to everyone SIM-On dual-symbol Xiaomi you need to block the number separately for each card.
If none of these methods worked, check to see if you have a call blocking software installed on your phone (like Truecaller or Call Blocker), which has its own blacklists that don’t appear in Xiaomi’s standard settings.
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On phones with HyperOS (Xiaomi 14, POCO F6 and newer) the lock menu moved to the "Privacy" section in the main settings. → Confidentiality → Number locking.