How to Remove Missed Calls on Xiaomi Redmi: From Hand Cleaning to Hidden MIUI Features

Missed calls to Xiaomi Redmi can accumulate for years, taking up space in memory and creating chaos in the call log. This is especially noticeable if you actively use the phone for work or communication: hundreds of records of unanswered calls from operators, spammers and random numbers prevent you from quickly finding important contact. Unlike other manufacturers, MIUI offers several unique ways to manage the log — from standard cleaning to hidden features that few know about.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven methods for removing missed calls on Redmi (including Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10/13C and flagship series), and how to permanently disable the saving of such records. We will pay special attention to the nuances of different versions of MIUI 12/13/14 - they may have different cleaning algorithms. If you encounter the fact that the Delete button is inactive or calls return after a reboot, here you will find a solution.

Why are missed calls not deleted in the standard way?

Many Xiaomi Redmi users complain that after clicking "Delete All" in the call log, missed calls remain in place or reappear after a few days, the reason lies in the MIUI architecture:

• 📱 Sync with Mi Cloud: If backup is enabled, remote calls can be recovered from the cloud the next time you log in to your account.
• 🔄 Phone cache: Residual cache data sometimes “returns” records after cleaning.
• 📊 System Logs: Some missed calls (e.g. from system services) are stored in a separate database and are not deleted through the interface.
• 🔒 Operator restrictions: On phones with two SIM-The log card can be managed by a provider (for example, MTS or Beeline).

Another common problem is that calls from spammers and scammers are automatically restored by MIUI security if they are labeled "suspicious," which requires not only cleaning the log, but also setting up the call filter.

⚠️ Note: If you are using Xiaomi Redmi with corporate SIM-Card (for example, from MegaFon Business), the removal of missed calls can be blocked by politicians MDM (Mobile Device Management – In this case, contact the administrator IT-division.

Method 1: Standard cleaning through call log

The most obvious method is to uninstall the phone app, which works on all Redmi models, but has limitations (see the table below).

1. Open the Phone app (the tube icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the magazine tab (watch icon in the lower menu).
3. Press three points. ⋮ in the upper right corner and select Remove.
4. Check missed calls or click Select All.
5. Confirm the removal with the OK button.

If the Remove button is inactive, check:

• 🔐 Is there any active sync with Mi Account (turn it off in Settings) → Accounts. → Mi Cloud → Synchronization → Call magazine).
• 📵 Is the "For Children" mode used (limits changes to the journal).
• 🛡️ Does the antivirus (e.g. Avast or 360 Security) block access to system files.

Disable synchronization with Mi Cloud

Close all background applications

Check the space in memory (minimum 500 MB)

Reboot your phone before removing it-->

Method 2: Remove via the settings of the "Phone" application

If the standard method didn’t work, try to clear the application’s data, which will delete all records (incoming, outgoing and missing), but will reset other settings (such as number locking).

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the phone (or contacts in older versions of MIUI) in the list.
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Confirm the action (a password may be required).

⚠️ Note: This method will also reset: Favorite Contact List, Call Redirect Settings, Number Lock History, Pre-return backup via Settings → The phone. → Backup.

Once the data is cleaned, the Phone app will restart and the log will be empty, and if the missed calls come back, the system cache is a problem, and you need to use the following method.

Once a week.

Once a month

Only when memory ends

Never clean.

Another option-->

Method 3: Cleaning with Recovery Mode (for power users)

If missed calls are embedded in system files (for example, after a MIUI update crash), they can be deleted through Recovery mode, a method suitable for the Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi K50 and other models with an unlocked bootloader.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe & Reset → Wipe Cache (manage volume buttons, confirmation – power button).
4. After cleaning the cache, restart the device (Reboot → System).

If this method doesn’t help, try resetting your network settings:

In Recovery, select:


Advanced → Wipe Dalvik/ART Cache → Yes




Then:




Advanced → Fix Permissions → Yes

⚠️ Warning: Don't choose Wipe Data in Recovery - this will result in a complete reset of the phone to factory settings! If you are not sure about your actions, you better use Method 4 (via Method 4). ADB).

Method 4: Remove via ADB (for advanced users)

If previous methods have failed, it is left to manually clean the call database via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), the most reliable way, but requires connecting the phone to a computer.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB Tools.
• 🔓 Included debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Instructions:

1. Connect Redmi to your computer and confirm the debugging permission on your phone screen.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (Linux/macOS) in the folder with adb.exe.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Clean the call database: adb shell content delete --uri content://call_log/calls
5. To remove only missed calls, use adb shell content delete --uri content://call_log/calls --where "type=3" (type=3 — Missed Call Code in Android).

If the team fails, try an alternative method:

adb shell


su




rm /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db




exit




exit

⚠️ Attention: Su commands require root rights. If they don't, use the first command without su. ADB You may need to restart your phone.

1. reconnect the cable to another USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0).

2. disable the antivirus on your computer (it can block ADB).

3. Install drivers manually via Mi PC Suite.-->

Method 5: Disables saving missed calls forever

If you want Xiaomi Redmi to stop saving missed calls in principle, this can be done through hidden MIUI settings.The method works on MIUI 13/14 firmware and requires the activation of the developer mode.

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer Mode (7 times click on the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone).
2. Go to Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Find the Call Log (or Call Log Settings in English) option.
4. Turn off the Save Missed Call Notification option.
5. To completely disable, also deactivate: Missed Call Notices. log sync with Mi Cloud.

On some models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro+), these settings may be hidden.

Enter the phone code in the appendix:
##4636## → Select Phone Information → Run Test → Call log → Turn off Missed Save.

After these actions, new missed calls will not appear in the log, but notifications of them will still come to the lock screen (unless they are disabled separately in the notification settings).

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Disabling the saving of missed calls does not affect the work SIM-All incoming calls will still be coming, just not recorded in history.

More tips: how to avoid spam calls

Frequently missed calls to Xiaomi Redmi are spam from scammers or operators, to reduce the number of calls:

• 🚫 Block numbers: Open the magazine, click on spam number → Lock it down. MIUI 14 has automatic blocking of suspicious numbers (included in Settings) → Number locking).
• 🛡️ Third-party apps: Install Truecaller or GetContact to identify spammers. These integrate with the Phone system application".
• 📵 Do Not Disturb Mode: Enable it in Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Do not disturb by adding only important contacts.
• 🔍 Operator check: Some providers (e.g. Television)2) Offer a free service "Antispam" - activate it through USSD-team *111*321#.

If spam calls continue to arrive, check to see if you are connected to suspicious services. For example, scammers often use Call Redirect via codes like 21.

##002# → Challenge

FAQ: Frequent questions about missed calls on Xiaomi Redmi