How to completely clean the call log on Xiaomi Redmi 6: all ways

Xiaomi Redmi 6 is still a popular budget smartphone, but its owners often face the need to clean the call log. The reasons range from the banal desire to free up memory to privacy before selling the device. In this article, 5 proven ways to delete call history, including hidden MIUI features and workarounds for cases when standard methods do not work.

It's important to understand that Redmi 6 is based on MIUI 9/10 (depending on the firmware version), and the interface may be slightly different from new models. We've taken into account all the nuances from simply deleting individual records to completely resetting through Engineer Mode, and also understand why sometimes the magazine is "restored" after cleaning and how to avoid this.

If you plan to sell or transfer a phone, look for the section on irrevocable deletion - standard cleaning through the menu does not always delete data forever. ADB.

1. Standard cleaning through the application "Phone"

The most obvious and quick way is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which are suitable for deleting individual records or cleaning the log completely.

How to do this:

• 📱 Open the Phone app (the tube icon on the home screen).
• 📜 Go to the "Journal" tab (usually at the bottom of the screen).
• ⚙️ Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select "Delete".
• 🗑️ Tick the required records or click "Select all" → "Delete".

If the "Delete" button is inactive:

• 🔒 Check if the password is set to the call log (in the settings of the "Phone" application").
• 📵 Make sure you are not in "Guest" mode (check the top notification bar).
• 🔄 Reboot your phone – sometimes helps with interface glitches.

Method Limitation: Deleted records can be restored if sync with Mi Cloud is enabled. To avoid this, disable it in advance in Settings → Accounts → Mi Account → Sync and uncheck the Call Log.

2. Remove through system settings

If the Phone app doesn't respond or you prefer to work through system menus, use this method. It is suitable for complete cleaning without the possibility of selecting individual records.

Instructions:

1. Open the settings (cog icon).
2. Go to the Apps → Application management.
3. In the search bar, type "Phone" and select the application.
4. Click Warehouse → Clear Data → Clear the Call Log.

⚠️ Note: This method will also reset the settings of the Phone app (for example, disable the blocking of unwanted numbers). If you used a blacklist, you will have to reconfigure it.

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If the log reappears after cleaning, check the call recording applications (like Cube Call Recorder).

3. Hidden method: Engineer Mode (engineering menu)

For power users who want to ensure that the log is deleted without recovery, the Engineer Mode method is suitable, which bypasses the standard MIUI restrictions and cleans the data at the system level.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##4636## (test menu opens).
3. Select "Usage statistics" (Usage statistics).
4. Find the Call Log tab and click Clear Data.

⚠️ Note: Do not change other parameters in Engineer Mode unless you understand their purpose.This can cause a failure of the communication module (for example, the network will disappear).

4. Cleaning through ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods fail (e.g., due to a system failure), you can delete the call log via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting the phone to your computer and basic command line knowledge.

What you need:

• 💻 A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to unlock the developer menu, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Cleanup commands:

adb shell


pm clear com.android.contacts




pm clear com.android.dialer

These commands will completely reset the Contacts and Phone applications, including the call log, and all saved numbers and settings will be deleted!

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ADB-method is the only way to clear the log if the phone is locked or the screen does not respond to touch (provided that debugging is done by the user). USB was included earlier).

5. Complete phone reset (last option)

If the call log is not cleared by any method, or if you are preparing the phone for sale, then hard reset remains, which will remove all data from the device, including apps, photos and settings.

How to reset:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Recovery and Reset.
2. Select "Settings Reset."
3. Mark "Clear internal memory" (optional if you want to delete files).
4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

⚠️ Warning: Once reset, the phone will return to factory settings, if you haven't backed up, you won't be able to recover the data, and you'll also need to re-sign in to your Mi Account if it was tied up.

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Remove before resetting SIM-This will speed up the process and prevent the external drive from being randomly formatted.

Why is the call log restored after cleaning?

Many Redmi 6 users are faced with the fact that after deleting the entry again appear in the magazine.

• ☁️ Sync with Mi Cloud: If backup is enabled, data is restored the next time you connect to the Internet.
• 📱 Call recording applications: Programs like Truecaller or ACR They can duplicate the journal.
• 🔄 Cache: Sometimes data stays in cache and is reloaded.
• 📡 Operator: Some operators (such as MTS or Beeline) keep a call history on their server and can send it back to their phone.

How to prevent recovery:

1. Turn off log sync in Mi Cloud (see Section 1).
2. Remove or disable applications for recording calls.
3. Clear the cache of system applications (Settings → Storage → Clear cache).
4. If the problem is in the operator, contact support and ask to disable the Call History service.

FAQ: Frequent questions about cleaning the magazine on Redmi 6