How to completely clear the call history on Xiaomi Redmi 4X: all ways

Xiaomi Redmi 4X is one of the most popular budget smartphones of the brand, which is still used by many users. Despite the release of new models, owners of Redmi 4X (codename santoni) are faced with the need to clean up the history of calls - whether for reasons of privacy, memory optimization or preparing the device for sale. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to delete calls, including hidden nuances for different versions of MIUI (8 to 12).

It is important to understand that the cleaning procedure depends not only on the model, but also on the firmware version. For example, in MIUI 9 and MIUI 10, the Phone menu looks different than in MIUI 11/12, where the interface was redesigned for Global ROM and China ROM. We will take into account these differences and provide universal solutions, and also consider what to do if standard methods do not work (for example, due to a failure of the call database).

If you plan to sell or transfer a smartphone, it’s not enough to simply delete the history — you’ll need a complete reset to prevent data recovery through specialized utilities.

Method 1: Cleaning through the application "Phone" (standard method)

The easiest and fastest way is to use the built-in Phone app (the handset icon), which works on all versions of MIUI, but the path to settings may vary slightly.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Phone app on the home screen or menu.
• 📋 In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) — This will trigger a context menu.
• 🗑️ Select History of Calls (or Journal in older versions) MIUI).
• 🔍 If you want to delete individual records, hold your finger on the number and select Delete. To clean completely, click on the basket icon (🗑️) or item Clear history.
• ✅ Confirm the action in the dialog window.

Nana MIUI 11/12 The path might look like this: The phone. → Journal → ⋮ → Settings → Clear call history. In some firmware (e.g. China) ROM) Item Cleaned hidden in the section Management.

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If the story reappears after cleaning, check your sync settings in Mi Account → Cloud → Data Sync. Turn off the call log option

Method 2: Remove via Android Settings (alternative method)

If the Phone app is not working properly (e.g., it freezes or doesn’t open), you can clear your history through system settings, which is also useful if you want to delete your account details (e.g., Google or Mi Account).

Step-by-step:

1. Open the settings (cog icon).
2. Go to the Applications section (or All Applications in MIUI 8/9).
3. In the list, find the phone (or com.android.dialer in extended form).
4. Press the storage (or memory)
5. Select Clear Data → Confirm the action.

Warning: This method removes not only the history of calls, but also other application data (e.g., saved call settings). If you use dual SIM, the history will be erased for both cards.

On MIUI 12.5+, the path may differ: Settings → Applications → Application Management → Phone → Storage → Clear all data. In some cases, the system will request a password or pattern lock.

Method 3: Complete reset (to sell or troubleshoot)

If you plan to transfer Redmi 4X to another user or call history is not cleared by standard methods (for example, due to database damage), you will need a hard reset.This method deletes all data on the device, including photos, messages and installed applications. Use it only as a last resort!

Resetting instructions:

• 🔒 Make a backup copy of important data (contacts, photos, documents).
• 📱 Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Recovery and Reset (or Settings) → System system → Resetting settings in new versions MIUI).
• 🔄 Select Settings Reset (or Delete all data).
• 🔐 Enter the password (if installed) and confirm the action.
• ⏳ Wait for the process to be completed (it will take 5-10 minutes).

Important: after the reset, the device will return to factory settings. If the Redmi 4X was tied to the Mi Account, you will need to enter your account information at the first setting (Mi Cloud Lock protection).

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Method 4: Cleaning through ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods fail (e.g., due to a system failure), you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting your smartphone to your computer and basic command line knowledge.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. Turn on USB Debugging on Redmi 4X: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times to activate Developer Mode) Settings → Additional → Developers → Debugging on USB (enable)
3. Connect your smartphone to your PC through USB-cable and select File Transfer Mode.
4. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type in: adb devices (you should display your device).
5. Execute the command to clean up your call history: adb shell content delete --uri content://call_log/calls

Warning: misuse of ADB can cause system failures, and if you are unsure of your actions, it is better to use other methods.

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ADB-method is the only way to clear the call history on the locked screen (if debugging is enabled). USB).

What if the call history is not cleared?

Sometimes users experience a call history reappearing after deleting, which can occur for several reasons:

• 🔄 Sync with Mi Account: If the Cloud Call Log option is enabled, the data is recovered after cleaning. → Mi Account → Mi Cloud → Synchronization.
• 📱 Database failure: Damage to the calllog.db file can lead to "ghost" records, in which case only resetting the settings will help.
• 🤖 Third-party applications: Some programs (like Truecaller or Call Recorder) have their own history.
• 🔧 Firmware error: on some custom ROM (For example, LineageOS) the cleaning function may not work properly.

If the problem persists, try the following steps:

1. Reboot the device in Safe Mode (hold the power button → long tap on Turn off → Safe Mode) and repeat cleaning.
2. Delete the cache of the Phone application through Settings → Apps → Phone → Storage → Clear the cache.
3. Check your device for viruses with Mi Security or Malwarebytes.

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If the call history is duplicated (e.g., one call is displayed twice), it may be due to the two calling history being duplicated. SIM-Try to turn off one of them and repeat cleaning.

How can we prevent the future of challenges?

If you want the Redmi 4X to not save your call history at all, there are a few ways to do this:

• 🚫 Disable the call log: in some firmware (for example, MIUI 10) History saving can be disabled through Settings → Annexes → Phone. → Permissions and revoke access to the Call Log, however, this may disrupt the function.
• 🔒 Use third-party calls: Apps like ExDialer or Simple Dialer allow you to disable history saving.
• 📵 Regular Cleaning: Set up a reminder for weekly cleaning through Settings → Reminders.
• 🔄 Disable sync: in Mi Account and Google Account, disable the call log option.

Warning: Disabling history saving completely may result in you not being able to see incoming/outgoing calls in the future, a method only suitable for those who consciously want to avoid logging.

FAQ: Frequent questions about clearing up call history on Redmi 4X