Xiaomi Phone Calls Your Own Numbers: 7 Reasons and 10 Ways to Fix

Have you noticed that your Xiaomi smartphone is spontaneously calling unknown numbers?Not only is it annoying, it can lead to unwanted expenses or even fraudulent activities. This problem is common on models from the Redmi Note 10 to the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, and its causes range from software failures to malware.

In this article, we will discuss all possible reasons why Xiaomi phone rings itself, from bugs. MIUI You'll get step-by-step diagnostic instructions, proven fixes, and tips on how to prevent recurring failures. We'll focus on HyperOS models where the algorithms of the calls have changed.

If your Xiaomi has already dialed a paid number or sends SMS And without you knowing, don't panic, because 90 percent of the time, you can fix the problem without going to the service center, and let's start with the simplest thing, which is to check the basic settings.

1. Verification of accidental pressings and physical damage

Before you sin on viruses or firmware failures, rule out mechanical causes. Often the phone rings by itself because:

• 🔹 Damaged screen – microcracks can create “false” touches, especially in the area of the call button.
• 🔹 Faulty case – some silicone or magnetic cases press on the sensor.
• 🔹 Moisture under glass – even after “successful” drying, condensation can cause failures.
• 🔹 Broken sensor layer - defect occurs in Redmi batches 9A and POCO M3.

How to check:

1. Take off your case and put your phone on a flat surface with the screen up. Wait 10 to 15 minutes -- if the calls stop, the accessory is the problem.
2. Enable the Touch Show mode in Settings → Special facilities → Touch demonstration. If random dots appear on the screen without you interacting, the sensor is faulty.
3. Check the phone for moisture: insert SIM-A map and look at the humidity indicator (white circle in the tray) if it turned red or pink, the smartphone was in contact with liquid.

If the problem is confirmed, and the phone is warranty, contact the service center. For self-repair, you will need to replace the touch glass (from 2,000). ₽) or the entire display module (from 5 000) ₽).

⚠️ Warning: Do not use a phone with a damaged sensor to make calls - this may lead to dialing paid numbers (e.g. 900 or international). SIM-mapping.

2 Viruses and Malware: How to Detect and Remove

One of the most dangerous causes of spontaneous calls is malware that masquerades as system utilities or games.

• 📞 Call paid numbers (often with a code) +375, +372, +44).
• 💰 Subscribe to paid services through USSD-team.
• 📊 Collect data about your contacts and calls.

How to check your phone for viruses:

Instructions for virus removal:

1. Go to Safe Mode: Press the Power button → long tap on "Switch off» → «Safe regime».
2. Remove suspicious apps through Settings → Apps.
3. Clear the cache and data of Google Play Services and Xiaomi Services.
4. Install an antivirus (we recommend Kaspersky Mobile or Bitdefender) and do a deep check.

If the virus is not deleted, reset to factory settings (be sure to back up the data!). → The phone. → Resetting settings.

3.Firmware failures MIUI or hyperos

Software bugs are the second most common cause of spontaneous calls, especially for:

• 📱 Phones with beta versions MIUI (for example, MIUI 14.0.23.4.10.DEV).
• 📱 Devices after a failed update (e.g., with a MIUI 12 on HyperOS 1.0).
• 📱 Devices with custom firmware (for example, LineageOS or Pixel Experience).

How to diagnose the problem:

1. Check the firmware version in Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI. If it is a beta version (with a note) DEV), slide back to stable.
2. Run a hardware test: dial ##4636## → select "Testing» → check the telephony module.
3. See the logs of system errors: connect the phone to the PC, turn on Debugging USB and use the command: adb logcat | grep -i "call (see Unexpected Call or AutoDial).

Solutions:

• 🔄 Reverse to stable firmware through Mi Flash Tool (instructions for Fastboot mode).
• 🔧 Cleaning the firmware cache: go to Settings → Memory. → Cleanup → select "Firmware cache».
• 📲 Resetting network settings: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.

If the problem occurs after upgrading to HyperOS, check the automatic dial settings:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Permissions Management → Autorun.
2. Turn off auto-start for Phone, Contacts and Messages apps.
3. Reboot the phone.

4. Automatic dialing settings and USSD-team

Xiaomi has hidden features that can lead to spontaneous calls:

• 🔢 USSD-commands (e.g. *100# for balance check) can be executed automatically when connected to a network.
• 📞 Autoset in settings SIM-Cards (on by default on some operators).
• ⏱️ Alarm bell is a rare feature that can go off due to a malfunction.

How to disable automatic dialing:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [Yours. SIM] → Settings USSD.
2. Turn off the automatic dial option USSD (if there is).
3. Check the blacklist: Phone → … → Blacklist – sometimes numbers are added automatically, causing crashes.

If the problem is alarm clock:

1. Open the Watch app → Alarm clocks.
2. Remove all alarm clocks marked "Bells."
3. Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Watch and reset settings.

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If your Xiaomi calls short numbers (such as 112 or 911), it may be due to the Emergency Call feature. → Emergency functions → Emergency call and restart the phone.

5. Conflict with third-party applications

Some apps have permission to make calls and can cause crashes, most often to blame:

• 🔄 Autoresponders (e.g. Truecaller, GetContact).
• 📊 Battery optimizers (e.g., battery optimizers, DU Battery Saver).
• 🎮 Game cheats (e.g. GameGuardian).
• 💼 Banking applications with the function "Call in support».

How to find and resolve conflict:

1. Sort applications by installation date: Settings → Annexes → Established → sorting.
2. Turn off call permissions for suspicious programs: Settings → Annexes → [Title of the annex] → Permits → Calls.
3. Check auto-start and work in the background for all applications.

If you can’t identify the culprit, use the exclusion method:

1. Remove all apps installed in the past 2 weeks.
2. Restart the phone and check if the problem is recurring.
3. Install programs one by one, testing the phone after each.

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Even legitimate apps like WhatsApp or Viber can crash if they have permission to call, and always check what rights you give to the software when you install them.

Hardware malfunctions: communication module and antenna

If the software methods did not help, the problem may lie in the iron:

• 📡 Faulty communication module (e.g. Qualcomm Snapdragon) X55 Xiaomi 11T).
• 🔌 Oxidized contacts SIM-maps (lead to false network signals).
• 🔋 Bloated battery pressing on motherboard.

How to diagnose:

1. Check the quality of communication: if the phone constantly loses the network or switches to the phone. 2G, The problem may be in the antenna.
2. Check the tray. SIM-cards: if the contacts are dimmed or covered with green plaque, clean them with alcohol.
3. Check the battery: if the phone case is deformed or the battery is “swelled” – urgently replace it.

Self-repair:

• 🔧 Replacement SIM-tray (cost) ~500 ₽).
• 📶 Repair of the antenna module (from 1,500) ₽).
• 🔋 Battery replacement (from 1,000) ₽ for Redmi, from 3,000 ₽ Xiaomi 13).

⚠️ Warning: If the phone rings on its own after falling or getting moisture, don't try to disassemble it yourself! Damaged motherboard may cause short circuit.

7 Fraudulent schemes: how to protect yourself from paid calls

Sometimes, spontaneous calls are part of a fraudulent scheme, and attackers can:

• 💰 Subscribe to paid services through USSD-team.
• 📞 Call international numbers with high rates.
• 🔄 Redirect your incoming calls to toll lines.

How to defend yourself:

1. Disconnect paid services from the operator: 📱 MTS: send SMS numbered 111. 📱 Beeline: Dial *110*09# and call. 📱 MegaFon: send 1 room 0500. 📱 Television2: type *155*1#.

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If you are already a victim of fraud:

1. Lock it down immediately. SIM-Card (call the operator from another phone).
2. Check the payment history in your personal account or mobile bank.
3. Write a statement to the police (under article 159.3 of the criminal code of the Russian Federation – fraud using electronic means).

Turn off the emergency call function in Settings → Emergency features and check your phone for viruses.