How to dial a number on a Xiaomi phone: all the ways + lip-service

Dialing on Xiaomi smartphones seems like a simple task – until you face unexpected problems: a missing keyboard, errors when dialing or blocking voice. USSD-Even experienced Redmi users or POCO Sometimes lost when you need to quickly call through a second SIM-slot or activate a hidden function through an engineering menu.

In this article, we will examine not only basic dialing methods (via the Phone app, voice commands, widgets), but also rare tricks: how to call from a locked screen, why short numbers do not work (for example, *100#), and how to return a missing digital keyboard.

If your Xiaomi doesn't respond to dialing or if it makes an error called "Inappropriate format," you'll find a solution here. SIM (For example, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or POCO X5 Pro) provide instructions on how to select the right SIM for an outgoing call without unnecessary clicks.

1. Standard dialing through the application "Phone"

The main way is to use the built-in Phone application (the icon with the handset, usually located on the home screen or in the folder). Google/Tools. The algorithm is simple:

1. Open the Phone app (if it is not on the screen, search through the swipe down).
2. Go to the Keyboard tab (the icon with the numbers at the bottom of the screen).
3. Enter the number manually or paste from the clipboard (hold your finger in the input field). → Insert).
4. Press the green call button.

On Xiaomi models with MIUI 14 and later, the keyboard may automatically substitute the country code (e.g, +7 for Russia. To disable this function:

1. Open the phone. → ⚙️ Settings → Dialing number.
2. Turn off the option of Auto-addition country code.

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If the keyboard doesn't appear, check to see if the No Sound mode is activated with vibration -- sometimes this blocks the digital buttons from appearing. Quickly switch the sound with volume buttons.

To speed up the set, use quick actions:

• 🔢 Long pressing of the number – adds a pause (for example, for banking services, where after the beep you need to enter the code).
• 📋 Copying from contacts: Keep the number in the contact list → Copy the phone number.
• 🔄 Last dialed: Swipe up the green call button will display the story.

2. Voice dialing: how to call without hands

Voice dialing on Xiaomi works through Google Assistant or embedded software MIUI. The first version is universal, the second is faster, but supports only Chinese and English (on global firmware).

Method 1: Google Assistant

1. Activate the assistant with your voice (OK, Google) or hold the Home button (on models without a touchpad, a swipe from the bottom corner).
2. Say, “Call [contact name]” or “Dial [number].”
3. Confirm the call with a voice or tap on the screen.

Method 2: through a built-in voice dial MIUI (offline):

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Click on the microphone icon to the right of the input field.
3. Dictate the contact number or name in English (e.g., "Call Ivan Petrov").

⚠️ Attention: On models POCO F5 redmi K60 s MIUI 14+ voice-set MIUI It may not work if English is not added to the system language settings (USA). Add it to Settings → Additionally. → Language and input.

If the voice dial does not recognize commands:

• 🎤 Check the microphone access for the Phone application in Settings → Annexes → Permits.
• 📶 Make sure that mobile internet or Wi-Fi is enabled (for Google Assistant).
• 🔇 Turn off Do Not Disturb mode – it can block voice commands.

3. Dialing a number from a locked screen

In emergency situations (such as when the phone is on the table and you need to call urgently), you can dial a number without unlocking the device. MIUI:

For MIUI 12-14:

1. Press the power button to activate the lock screen.
2. Swipe left on the phone icon in the lower corner (or tap on it if there is an inscription Emergency call).
3. Enter the number and press the green phone.

For MIUI 11 and older:

1. On the lock screen, tap the emergency call (usually at the bottom).
2. Enter the number manually (contacts are not available!).

⚠️ Note: On corporate policy phones (e.g., those issued by an employer), the emergency dial may be disabled by the administrator. → Accounts. → Working profile.

Restrictions of emergency dialing:

• 🚫 You can’t call short numbers (e.g. *100#) – full-format only.
• 📵 Contacts do not work – only manual input.
• 🔒 In some models (for example, POCO M5) After an emergency call, the phone is automatically locked.

4. USSD-Codes and Hidden Commands: How to Enter Properly

USSD-Codes (e.g. *100# for balance check) on Xiaomi sometimes cause problems: they are not sent, they give an error "Inadmissible". MMI-code" or simply hanging in the status "Sending..." Causes and solutions:

To diagnose your network and device, use these hidden codes (working on most Xiaomi models):

• 📡 ##4636## - network, battery and usage statistics.
• 🔧 ##2846579## - Engineering menu for testing modules.
• 📞 ##6484## - microphone test and speaker.
• 🔋 ##64663## - Checking battery and charging.

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In the models with MIUI For example, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G) Some engineering codes may be blocked. In this case, use the app. MTK Engineering Mode from Google Play (requires developer rights).

If USSD-code requires additional data input (for example, to replenish the account), use this trick:

1. Type the main code (for example, *123*100#).
2. After the request appears, enter the numbers without pressing the call button - they will be substituted automatically.
3. Press Send (or Green Tube)

5. Dialing problems and their solutions

If the keyboard for dialing has disappeared, does not respond to presses or appears with a delay, the reasons can be as software (failure) MIUI), And then we'll look at the hardware (sensor damage:

Problem 1: The keyboard doesn't appear

• 🔄 Restart your phone (hold the power button for 10 seconds).
• 📱 Update the Phone app via Google Play.
• 🛠️ Reset the keyboard settings: Settings → System system → Language and input → Virtual keyboard → Reset.

Problem 2: No number dialed (hang)

• 📶 Check the network signal - a weak level can block the set.
• 🔋 Make sure the battery is not under 5% – some operators limit calls.
• 🚫 Turn it off. VPN Proxies or proxies – they may interfere with the connection with the operator.

Problem 3: The “Impermissible Number” Error

• 📞 Remove all characters except numbers, +, * and #.
• 🌍 Check the country code – for example, for Russia should be +7, not 8.
• 📵 Switch to the other one. SIM-Card (if dual-SIM phone).

Check the balance. SIM-map

Reboot the phone.

Update the phone app.

Reset network settings in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Reset

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⚠️ Attention: If after the fall of the phone stopped working only the digital buttons in the phone application, but the rest of the screen react normally, this may indicate damage to the plume of the display.

6. Additional dialing features on Xiaomi

Xiaomi smartphones offer several hidden features for easy dialing, which many do not know:

1. Quick dial through the widget

Add the Contacts or Phone widget to the home screen:

1. Keep your finger in the free screen space. → Widgets.
2. Find the phone widget. 4×1 Or quick contacts.
3. Drag it to the screen and set up the frequently used numbers.

2.Set through Google Search

If the phone application does not open, use:

1. Open Google (G icon)
2. Enter the contact number or name in the search box.
3. A call button will appear in the results.

3. Automatic set-up on schedule

Call reminder is available in the Phone app:

1. Open up the history of the challenges.
2. Put it on the right number. → ⏰ Remind me.
3. Choose a time when you need to call back.

4.Use of two SIM-map

To choose SIM outbound:

• 📱 Dial a number in the phone application.
• 🔄 Slip on the current icon SIM over the green call button.
• 📳 Select the desired card from the list.

On Xiaomi models 13T Pro and POCO F5 Pro MIUI 14+ The function of "Intellectual Choice" SIM": The system automatically determines which card is cheaper to call the selected number (based on operator rates). → SIM-map → Intelligent choice SIM and activate the slider.

FAQ: Frequent questions about dialing a number on Xiaomi