Where and how to find blocked contacts on Xiaomi: a complete guide

Have you accidentally blocked an important contact on Xiaomi and now you can't find it? Or do you suspect that someone close to you has hidden a number on your phone? In MIUI, the contact lock function doesn't work clearly: blocked subscribers don't disappear from the phone book, but their calls and messages are automatically ignored, and many users don't know for months that some numbers have been blacklisted.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways to find blocked contacts on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, from standard MIUI tools to hidden features and workarounds through Google Account. You’ll learn how to check the lock list, restore randomly deleted numbers, and even circumvent restrictions if access to settings is limited. Instructions are relevant for MIUI 12-14 versions and all modern models (including Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5).

1. Standard method: check through the MIUI blacklist

The most obvious method is to look directly into the lock section of the phone, but many users don't know where to look for the list.

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Slip on three dots in the upper right corner (menu) and select Settings.
3. Go to the section "Block numbers" (or "Black list" in older versions of MIUI).
4. Enter your password/fingerprint if you request confirmation.

Here you will see all the locked numbers, including contacts from the phone book and random numbers added manually. Please note that if a contact was blocked through Google Contacts (for example, on another device), it may not appear in this list - we will discuss this below.

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If the menu does not have the option “Block numbers”, update the “Phone” application via Google Play or check the settings in Security → Lock.

⚠️ Attention: In some firmware POCO The lock section is hidden. To activate it, go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Phone. → Permissions and enable the option Block numbers.

2. Search through Google Contacts (if sync is enabled)

If your Xiaomi is linked to a Google Account, blocked contacts can be duplicated in the cloud.

• 🔄 You changed your phone, but you used the same Gmail account.
• 📱 Contact has been blocked on another device (e.g., tablet).
• 🔍 You suspect someone has hidden a number through the web version of Google Contacts.

To check:

1. Open your browser and go to contacts.google.com.
2. Sign in with the same account as on your phone.
3. On the left menu, select More → Blocked.

If there are numbers that are not in the standard MIUI blacklist, you can unlock them directly in the web version - the changes are synced with the phone within 5-10 minutes. Importantly, some contacts may be hidden due to a synchronization conflict between MIUI and Google, in which case resetting the cache of the Contacts app will help.

3. Hidden methods: search through call log and SMS

The blocked contacts in MIUI do not disappear from the phone book, but their activity is masked, but there are loopholes to detect them:

Method 1: Analysis of the call log

• 📞 Open the Call Log in the Phone app».
• 🔍 Slip on the magnifying glass icon (search) and enter part of the name or number.
• 🚫 If the contact is blocked, next to his name will be a red circle icon with a crossed tube.

Method 2: Checking SMS-filter

Messages from blocked numbers do not get into the main chat, but are sent to the Spam folder:

1. Open the Messages app.
2. Tap it on three points. → spamming.
3. Check if there are any messages from the contact you need.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14 messages from blocked numbers can be automatically deleted after 30 days. SMS, Use a backup copy through Settings → The phone. → Backup.

4. Verification through third-party applications (for advanced users)

If standard methods don't work, you can use specialized tools that scan MIUI system files and find traces of locks, even if they are hidden.

For use with Blacklist Manager:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Provide access to the Call Log and Contacts.
3. Go to the Blocked Numbers tab, and there will be all the hidden locks.

The POCO F4 GT and other MIUI models for POCO may require additional permissions. If the app doesn't see lock, check the security settings in Settings → Privacy → Special Access.

5. Recovery of remote or hidden contacts

If the contact is not just blocked but has disappeared from the phone book, the reasons may be as follows:

• 🗑️ Accidental deletion (including through cloud synchronization).
• 🔄 Conflict between local contacts and Google Account.
• 🛠️ Failure after update MIUI.

To restore:

Method 1: Using a backup copy of MIUI

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → Backup.
2. Select the last backup (before the date of the contact missing).
3. Click Restore and tick Contacts.

Method 2: Google Contacts (if synced)

1. Open contacts.google.com.
2. In the left menu, select More → Cancel the changes.
3. Specify the time range (e.g., “last 7 days”).

If your contacts are gone after resetting, try to restore them through Mi Account (requires a link to your Xiaomi account).

Settings → Accounts and synchronization → Mi Account → Contact Synchronization

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If the contact was deleted more than 30 days ago, it can only be restored from a local backup (if it was created manually).

6.How to Unblock Contact and Prevent Re-Blocking

Once you find a locked number, it can be easily unlocked:

Through the standard MIUI menu:

1. Open the phone → Settings → Lock numbers.
2. Slip on the right contact and select Unblock.

Through Google Contacts:

1. Go to contacts.google.com.
2. In the Blocked menu, select the contact and click Unblock.

To avoid accidental blockages in the future:

• 🔒 Set the password to the section Lock numbers in Settings → Lock and passwords.
• 📱 Turn off the blacklist sync with the cloud (if not needed): Settings → Google → Synchronization of the account.
• 🛡️ Use separate spam blocking apps (like Truecaller) to avoid confusing them with manual locks.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro)+) After unlocking the contact, it may be necessary to restart the phone so that the changes take effect for the user to SMS call.

7. Frequent problems and solutions

When working with blocked contacts on Xiaomi, users experience typical errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, try resetting your network settings (does not delete data, but resets call and SMS settings):

→ SIM-maps and mobile networks → Network reset

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions