Where to see locked numbers on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: all ways

Locked numbers on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 can disappear if you have added or used third-party apps for a long time. Unlike modern versions of MIUI, where a blacklist is placed in a separate menu, on this device (released in 2019), the logic of storing locked contacts depends on the firmware version and how to lock them. For example, numbers banned through the standard Phone application are stored in one place, and those added through Security are stored in another.

In this article, we’ll look at all possible locations where Redmi Note 7 can hide locked numbers, from obvious partitions in settings to little-known system menus. You will also learn how to restore the list if it suddenly disappeared after updating or reset, and why some numbers can be blocked “invisibly” (for example, through a carrier). MIUI, supported on this device, from MIUI 10. MIUI 12.5.

1. Standard blacklist in the app "Phone"

The most obvious way is to check the built-in blacklist in the Phone app. On the Redmi Note 7, it can be in two places depending on the MIUI version:

• 📱 MIUI 10–11: Open the Phone app» → Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Choose "Settings» → «Number locking».
• 🔄 MIUI 12+: «Phone» → «Journal» → icon «⚙️» top-up → «Blocking and spam» → «Blacklist».
• 🔍 If no item: You may be using an alternative launcher (e.g, POCO Launcher – Return the standard interface MIUI.

This section displays all numbers that are manually locked through the Phone app. Please note: you won't see contacts that are banned through:

• 🛡️ Application "Security" (Security);
• 📡 Settings SIM-Cards (blocking of the operator);
• 🤖 Third-party applications (such as Truecaller or Call Blocker).

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If the blacklist is blank but you have definitely blocked numbers, try resetting the Phone app: Settings → Apps → App Management → Phone → Storage → Clear Data. This will return hidden records but delete the call log!

2.Hidden blacklist in the "Security" settings

On the Redmi Note 7, some of the blocked numbers can be stored in the Security app, which is relevant if you have used Spam Protection or Call Blocking through system tools to check:

1. Open the Security app (the shield icon).
2. Go to the “Spam Protection” or “Blocking” section (the name depends on the version of MIUI).
3. Select “Black List” or “Blocked Numbers”.
4. If there is no section: tap on the icon «⚙️» in the upper right corner and enable the option "Show blocked».

You can also set up automatic locking by keywords (e.g., “credit”, “microloan”) or add numbers manually. Importantly, if you previously used the Smart Lock feature in MIUI 11, some numbers could have been moved to the Xiaomi cloud – they will not be visible in the local listing.

3. Call log: how to find traces of blocked numbers

Even if the number is added to the blacklist, it can leave traces in the call log - especially if the lock is set up incorrectly. On the Redmi Note 7, check:

• 📞 Incoming calls: open the magazine, tap the filter (funnel icon) → Choose "All Calls" or "Missed." Locked numbers can be displayed in gray.
• ⚠️ Hidden records: in MIUI 12+ The default calls are hidden. To see them, click on three dots in the log. → «Show blocked».
• 🔍 Search by number: If you remember a part of the number, enter it in the search bar of the log - the system can find even hidden entries.

If there are no traces in the log but you are sure the number has been called, check:

• 📊 Call statistics: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Call statistics (not available on all firmware).
• 📱 Notifications: Swipe down the notification bar and look for messages like “Call blocked».

4. SIM-level lock: check with the operator

If the number is not displayed in either a blacklist or a log, it may be blocked at the operator level, a feature available from most Russian providers (MTS, Beeline, Tele2, MegaFon) and works regardless of the phone's settings.

🔹 Important: The operator-level lock is effective even if you are a:

• Changed the phone;
• Reset settings Redmi Note 7;
• Removed all blacklists in MIUI.

⚠️ Note: some operators limit the number of blocked numbers (e.g. Beeline to 20) If the list is full, new numbers will not be added, but the old ones will remain active.

5 Third-party applications: where else can locks be stored

If you have used third-party applications to block calls (e.g. Truecaller, Call Blocker, Blacklist), their blacklists are kept separate from the system ones.

• 🔍 Truecaller: Open the app → «Settings» (⚙️) → «Lockdown» → «My locks».
• 📵 Call Blocker: Go to the app → tab "Blacklist».
• 🛡️ Other Blockers: Usually the list is in the main menu under the icon 🚫 or blacklist».

🔹 Problem: Once you delete an app, its blacklist disappears irrevocably. ADB or root, you can restore the list only from a backup copy.

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6.Recovery of the Lost Blacklist

If the locked numbers are gone after a MIUI update, reset or flash, try the following recovery methods:

1. Backup MIUI: If you backup through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset, restore the Phone and Security app data.
2. Xiaomi Cloud: Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud → Sync and enable the Contacts or Call Log option.
3. Manual Addition: If the list is small, it is easier to add numbers again via Phone → Settings → Lock numbers.

🔹 For advanced users:

• 📂 If you have root access, the blacklist is stored in a file. /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db (table blocked_numbers).
• 💻 Without root, try to extract data through ADB: adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db (Superuser rights are required).

⚠️ Attention: Recovery through ADB or root may cause the Contacts app to crash. Before experimenting, back up through TWRP or Mi PC Suite.

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If you haven't backed up, the only reliable way to restore the blacklist is to manually add numbers again, and MIUI system backups often don't store that data because of security constraints.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi Note 7 number locks