How to return a standard call to Xiaomi: from simple ways to deep recovery

You picked up your Xiaomi or Redmi to make a call, but instead of the usual Phone app on the screen, the void or the "App Not Installed" error? This problem is familiar to many smartphone users on MIUI, especially after updates, resets or experiments with removing system applications. Unlike the Google Pixel or iPhone, where the call is protected from accidental removal, on Xiaomi it can be lost in just two clicks.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to return a call, from basic (via settings and the app store) to advanced (restoration via ADB or MIUI Recovery). Each method is tested on Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 and Xiaomi 13T models with the latest versions of MIUI 14/15. Importantly, some solutions require an unlocked bootloader or superuser rights - we will mark such cases in advance so that you do not waste time.

1. Check hidden folders and MIUI settings

Before you start taking drastic measures, make sure the call is actually deleted, not just hidden.In MIUI, there are two standard reasons for the Phone app to "disappear":

• 📁 Hidden in the folder: The system can automatically group icons (for example, in the Tools or Google folder»).
• 🔍 Disabled in Settings: Application deactivated via the All Apps menu».
• 🔄 Launcher reset: After upgrade MIUI The desktop can be reset to factory settings.

How to check:

1. Swipe down the screen and search for "Phone." If you find an app, drag it back to your desktop.
2. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management, select the All tab and find com.android.dialer (or Phone). If the status is “Disabled”, click “Enable”.
3. Reset the launcher settings: press the empty area on the desktop → Desktop Settings → Reset settings.

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If after resetting the launcher icons are completely gone, restart the phone - MIUI will restore the standard layout in 1-2 minutes.

If these actions didn’t help, move on to the next way: On Xiaomi models with MIUI 14+ (such as Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi K60), the call can be integrated into the Contacts app – check the Calls tab inside it.

2. Recovery via MIUI App Store (no root)

MIUI has a hidden feature for restoring system applications through the branded GetApps store.This method works even if the call was manually deleted (for example, through ADB or Titanium Backup).

Instructions:

1. Open the GetApps app (Blue Package Icon).
2. Go to the "Management" section (the gear icon in the upper right corner).
3. Select “Restore Apps” → search in the list “Phone” (com.android.dialer) and click “Restore”.
4. Confirm the action and wait until it is completed (reboot may be required).

If the item "Restore applications" is not:

• 🔄 Update GetApps to the latest version through the store.
• 📥 Install. APK-Store version from app.mi.com (select the Global region»).

Important: On some firmware (for example, MIUI EU Or custom builds) the recovery function can be disabled. №3.

Installation APK-hand-wringer

If system recovery doesn't work, you can install the call as a regular app. APK-file with the official version of com.android.dialer, corresponding to your model and version MIUI.

Where to get APK:

• 🔗 Official source: Download firmware for your model from the site MIUI Downloads, extract the file from it Dialer.apk (folder /system/priv-app/Dialer).
• 📌 Third-party sites: Use proven resources like APKMirror (look for your region version: Global, EU, China).

How to determine:

1. Download Dialer.apk move to the memory of the phone.
2. Open any file manager (such as Mi File Manager) and run the APK.
3. If the installation is blocked, allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Applications → Special Access → Installation of unknown applications.
4. After installation, restart the phone.

Warning: Installing an APK from another Xiaomi model could cause calls or SMS to crash. For example, a call from Redmi Note 10 won't work correctly on the POCO F5 due to different versions of MIUI.

4.Recovery through ADB (for Advanced)

If the previous methods didn’t work and the call is critical, you can restore it via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that requires a computer and basic command line knowledge.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap the version → Go back to "Settings" → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Restore the call with the command: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.android.dialer
5. If the command doesn’t work, try reinstalling APK: adb install Dialer.apk (where Dialer.apk is a file downloaded in advance).
6. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

Install ADB Tools on PC

Enable debugging over USB on your phone

Download the correct version of Dialer.apk

Connect your phone to the original cable

Check the connection of the adb device team-->

Attention: ⚠️ Do not use adb uninstall commands for system applications unless you are sure of the consequences.Delete com.android.dialer can lead to loss of functionality SIM-map.

5. Reset to factory settings (extreme case)

If none of the methods worked, you have a complete reset, which will return the call along with all the system applications, but delete your data (photos, messages, settings).

How to do the reset correctly:

1. Save important data to your PC or to the Mi Cloud (Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud → Synchronization).
2. Open Settings → About Phone → Resetting → Erase all data.
3. Select “Erase All” and confirm the action (a password from Mi-account may be required).
4. After the reboot, the phone will return to factory status with the original call.

Alternative method (if the phone is not turned on):

• Turn off the device.
• Press the Power button + Volume up until the Mi logo appears.
• From the MIUI Recovery menu, select “Wipe Data” → “Wipe All Data” → “Confirm”.
• After resetting, the phone will reboot automatically.

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Factory reset is the only way to return a call to custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), where Xiaomi system applications are removed completely.

Attention: ⚠️ In some models (POCO F4 GT, Redmi K50 Gaming) after reset, you may need to re-assign your Mi Account to unlock. Make sure you remember your login and password!

Table: Compatibility of methods with Xiaomi models

* Flagships (Xiaomi 12/13) may require an APK with a Xiaomi digital signature.

** On custom firmware, ADB may not restore the call without manual firmware of the system partition.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you restore a call, you often have a problem, and here's how to solve it:

• 🚫 Application Not Supported Error: You have firmware installed for another region (e.g. China) ROM Solution: run the correct version MIUI via Mi Flash Tool.
• 🔄 The caller appears, but immediately closes: "Most likely cache damaged. Clear the application data in Settings." → Annexes → Phone. → Warehouse → Clear the data.
• 📵 No network after recovery: Restart your phone or manually select the operator in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Networking.
• 🔒 ADB Does not see the device: Install Xiaomi drivers USB Drivers and check if debugging is enabled USB (Sometimes you need to reconnect the cable).

If after all the manipulations the call did not appear, check:

• Does it work? SIM-card in another phone (possibly the problem is not in the software, but in the communication module).
• Are there any restrictions through Digital Wellbeing or parental controls?
• Does the antivirus block the call (for example, Mi Security or Avast)?

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions