Xiaomi Blacklist: Where to Find, How to Set Up and Manage Call Lock

The blacklist on Xiaomi smartphones is not just a feature to block unwanted contacts, but a whole tool to manage incoming calls and messages. Many users are faced with the problem of where this list went after the MIUI update, why it does not work, or how to find it in the new firmware version. In this article, we will analyze all the ways to access the blacklist on different Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models, including hidden settings and alternative blocking methods.

It’s important to understand that the location of the feature depends on the version of the MIUI (12, 13, 14 or HyperOS) and the device model. For example, on the Xiaomi 13 Pro, the path to the blacklist may differ from the Redmi Note 10, and in some regional firmwares this option is completely hidden. We will look at universal methods that work on 90% of devices, as well as rare exceptions that are not written even in the official documentation.

1. Standard Method: Where to Look for a MIUI Blacklist

In most cases, the blacklist in Xiaomi is hidden in the settings of the phone or the phone app. Here is the classic route for MIUI 12-14 firmware:

1. Open the Phone app** (the phone icon on the home screen).
2. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to the Blocking Numbers or Blacklist (the name may be different).
4. Here you will see a list of blocked contacts and add button for new numbers.

On some devices (e.g., POCO F3 or Redmi 9A), the path may be different:

• 📱 Settings → Annexes → Phone. → Permits → Number locking
• 🔍 Through Settings Search: Enter the “blacklist” in the search bar at the top of the Settings menu.
• 📞 In some firmware, the option is hidden in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Locking down calls.

If you haven’t found a section along this path, don’t panic.In the following sections, we’ll look at alternative methods, including hidden menus and third-party apps.

HyperOS blacklist: what has changed in the new firmware

With the release of HyperOS (replacing MIUI on devices in 2026), the lock control interface has undergone changes, now integrated into the Security Center** and has advanced features, including filtering spam calls at the system level.

1. Open the Settings. → Security Centre.
2. Choose Privacy Protection.
3. Go to Call and Message Lock.
4. Here you will find three tabs: Blacklist, Spam and Unknown Numbers.

In HyperOS, the blacklist syncs with your Xiaomi account, so locked numbers will be available on all your brand devices.This is convenient, but requires authorization in Mi Account. If you do not want to link the lock to your account, use a local blacklist (only on this device option).

Pay attention to the new features:

• 🛡️ Automatic blocking of spam calls on the Xiaomi database (works in China, India and some European countries).
• 📊 Statistics of blocked calls with the possibility of unlocking by date.
• 🔄 Backup listing to the cloud (available only for users with Mi Account).

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If HyperOS doesn't have a Blacklist tab, update the Security Center app via Google Play or AppGallery.Older versions may not support new features.

3. Hidden ways to access the blacklist

Sometimes standard methods don't work because of regional restrictions or customized firmware, and one of the alternative ways to do this is to:

Method 1: Engineering menu (for experienced users)

This is a good way to use Qualcomm Snapdragon devices (most Xiaomi and Redmi) and note that improper actions on the engineering menu can disrupt the phone.

1. Open the Phone app and dial ##4636##.
2. Select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down to the Call Blocking section (on some devices it may be called Call Blocking).

If this section is not available, try another code:

##86583##

This is a call blocker testing menu, but it doesn’t work on all models.

Method 2: Through ADB-Teams (for advanced teams)

If you have access to the ADB (Android Debug Bridge), you can manage the blacklist via the command line, for example, to add a number to the lock:

adb shell content insert --uri content://call_log/calls --bind number:s:1234567890 --bind type:i:5

Where 1234567890 is the phone number and type:i:5 is the record type (5 means blocked call).

4. How to add a number to the blacklist: step-by-step instructions

Adding a number to the blacklist on Xiaomi can be done in several ways. Let’s consider each of them with nuances.

Method 1: Through a call log

1. Open the Phone app and go to the Journal tab.
2. Find the number in the list and click on it.
3. In the window that opens, select Block (or Ban icon) ❌).
4. Confirm the action by selecting Add to the blacklist.

Method 2: Manually through settings

1. Go to Settings → Phone → Lock numbers (or a similar path for your firmware).
2. Click Add (the + icon).
3. Select the source: 📇 Contacts. 📞 From the call log. ➕ Manually enter

Enter the number or select the contact, then click Ready.

Method 3: Blocking messages (SMS)

The blacklist in Xiaomi can block not only calls, but also SMS.

1. Open the Messages app.
2. Press three points (⋮) → Settings → Blocking and filtration.
3. Add the number to the list of blocked senders.

Top.-3 Applications to block on Xiaomi:

To install one of these applications:

1. Go to Google Play Market or AppGallery.

⚠️ Note: Some locking apps (like Truecaller) require access to your address book.If you are embarrassed, use Blacklist Plus or set up lock manually through standard means MIUI.

8 How to export and import a blacklist

If you change your smartphone or want to keep a list of locked numbers, you can export it and import it. In MIUI and HyperOS, it's done through Mi Account, but there are other ways.

Method 1: Using Mi Account (Cloud Synchronization)

The easiest method, but requires authorization:

1. Make sure sync is enabled: Settings → Mi Account → Sync → Blacklist.
2. On the new device, log in to the same Mi Account.
3. The blacklist will automatically be pulled from the cloud.

Method 2: Manual export (for experienced users)

If sync is not working or you are not using Mi Account, you can export the list manually:

1. Install a file manager with access to system folders (e.g. MiXplorer or FX File Explorer with root rights).
2. Go to /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db
3. Copy this file to your computer (it is recommended to make a backup!).
4. On the new device, replace the contacts2.db file (root required).

Attention: this method is risky, because doing the wrong thing can lead to loss of contacts, and only use it if you are confident in your skills.

Method 3: Through Third Party Applications

Applications like Blacklist Plus allow you to export a list to a.csv or.txt file:

1. Open the app and find the Export/Import section.
2. Select the file format and save it to your device or to the cloud.
3. On a new smartphone, import the file through the same app.

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If you use Google Contacts, blocked numbers can be exported via the web version of Google Contacts (contacts.google.com) in CSV format and then imported to a new device.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the blacklist in Xiaomi