Where to look at the blacklist on Xiaomi phone: all ways 2026

Are you tired of intrusive calls from unknown numbers or want to block a contact that constantly bothers you? Xiaomi smartphones have a built-in blacklist feature that allows you to block unwanted calls and SMS. But where exactly to look for this list in the latest versions of MIUI 14/15? The answer depends on the phone model and firmware version - the interface may differ on the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or Xiaomi 13T.

In this article, we’ll look at all possible ways to access the blacklist, including hidden settings that aren’t always obvious. You will learn how to not only view locked numbers, but also add them manually, configure exceptions for important contacts, and restore the list after resetting. MIUI — somewhere the blacklist is hidden in the security settings, and somewhere it can be found directly in the application "Phone".

1. Standard method: via the "Phone" application

The easiest method is to use the built-in Phone app (tube icon), which works on most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices with MIUI 12 and later.

1. Open the phone app on the main screen.
2. Press three points (⋮) top-right.
3. Select Settings (or Call Options in some firmware).
4. Scroll down and find the Blocking Numbers or Blacklist section.
5. You will see all the blocked numbers and add new ones.

⚠️ Note: On some models (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro with a MIUI 14) the item may be called the Lock List or Locked Numbers. If you don't see this section, check the next chapter - you may have a different version of the interface.

Update the Phone app in Google Play

Check the MIUI version in your phone settings

Make sure you don’t have a third-party launcher installed (like Nova Launcher)

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2. Alternative path: via the "Settings" of the phone

If the Phone app doesn’t have the right section, try finding a blacklist through the basic settings of the system.This method is universal for all Xiaomi devices, including the Black Shark and older models like the Redmi 9A.

1. Open the settings (cog icon).
2. Go to the Appendix section → Application management.
3. In the search bar, enter the Phone and select the system application.
4. Click Permissions → Additional → Block numbers.

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI 13 for the global version), the path may look like this:

Settings → PaSSWORD & SECURITY → Number locking

If you didn't find the blacklist here, it might be hidden because of the regional features of the firmware, and the next section will help.

MIUI 12

MIUI 13

MIUI 14

MIUI 15 (beta)

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3.The blacklist on MIUI china-fix

Users of devices with the Chinese version of MIUI (such as the Xiaomi 13 Ultra for the domestic market) often find that the standard blacklist paths do not work. In Chinese firmware, the number lock feature is integrated into the Security app.

1. Open the Security app (shield icon).
2. Go to the Tools or Utilities tab.
3. Find the Call Blocking section (or Harassment Interception in English localization).
4. Here you can manage the blacklist, as well as configure SMS filtering.

⚠️ Note: In Chinese firmware without rooting, you will not be able to blacklist numbers in an international format (for example, in the case of a Chinese firmware, +7...) The system only blocks local Chinese numbers. To circumvent this restriction, you will need to install Google Phone from Google Play.

4.How to export and import a blacklist

If you change your phone or want to back up your locked numbers, Xiaomi has a blacklisted export/import feature, which is especially useful when switching from Redmi Note 11 to POCO F5 or after resetting.

1. Open the blacklist in any of the ways described above.
2. Press three points (⋮) top-right.
3. Choose Import/Export or Backup.
4. For export: save the file in.vcf or.xml format (depending on the version of MIUI).
5. For import: select a previously saved file.

Important: blacklist files are not compatible between different versions of MIUI, for example, export from MIUI 12 will not be able to import into MIUI 15 without manual editing of the file.

5. Third-party applications for blacklist management

If Xiaomi’s built-in tools don’t suit you, you can use third-party apps, which offer advanced features like keyword blocking in SMS, lock schedule (for example, only at night), and even automatically adding spammers from databases.

• 📱 Truecaller -- it detects spam numbers and blocks them automatically. MIUI.
• 🔒 Blacklist Plus – allows you to create whitelists (permitted numbers) and block all other.
• 📞 Call Blocker – supports geolocation locking (for example, all numbers from another region).
• 📊 SMS Blocker – specializes in filtering spam SMS by templates.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party blockers, disable the built-in lock in MIUI, To avoid conflict, go to Settings. → Annexes → Permits → Autostart and disable autostart for the system application "Phone".

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If important SMS (e.g. from a bank) have stopped coming after installing a third-party blocker, add these numbers to the “white list” in the application settings.

6.How to Restore a Blacklist After Resetting Settings

Once you reset your phone to the factory settings, all the locked numbers are deleted, but you can restore them if you have a backup.

1. If you have been exporting a blacklist (see section 4), import the file after you initially set up the phone.
2. If you don’t have a backup, check the Xiaomi Cloud: Open Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud. Enable Contacts and System Settings Sync. Sometimes the blacklist is restored along with contacts (but this doesn’t work on all firmware).

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

Root Explorer

If nothing works, you'll have to manually restore the list.

Export the blacklist to the file

Synchronize contacts with Mi Cloud

Write down important blocked numbers on paper

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7. Frequent problems and their solutions

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

• 🔄 Numbers are not blocked: Check if the function is disabled in the settings SIM-maps (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Locking down calls).
• 📵 Blacklist resets after update: It's a bug MIUI 13.The solution is to roll back firmware or use a third-party blocker.
• 🔍 You can’t add an international number: Install Google Phone from the Play Market and set up a lock through it.
• 📱 No notifications for blocked calls: Enable the option in the blacklist settings: Show lock notifications.

If the problem is not solved, try resetting the settings of the Phone application:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Phone → Storage → Clear data

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Before clearing the data of the Phone application, export the blacklist – it will be deleted along with the cache!

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions