Where to find a list of blocked contacts on Xiaomi: all ways for MIUI 14 and 15

We blocked a contact on Xiaomi a few months ago, and now we need to find this number urgently? Or do you want to check if you yourself were blacklisted by another subscriber? In Redmi, POCO and other Xiaomi ranges, the list of blocked contacts is not as deep as it seems - but its location depends on the version of MIUI and the model of the device.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to access the blacklist - from standard settings to hidden functions. MIUI. You will learn how to view locked numbers through the Phone app, the security menu, and how to restore the list after a phone reset. MIUI 15), where the manufacturer has moved some options.

Why a blocked contact list can be “disappeared”

Xiaomi users often experience a situation where previously blacklisted numbers suddenly cease to appear.

• 📱 Update MIUI — After installing a new firmware version (for example, with MIUI 13 on MIUI 14) the path to lock settings may change.
• 🔄 Setting reset – even a partial reset of network or application settings sometimes nullifies the blacklist.
• ☁️ Sync with Mi Account – if you are logged in to another account or have disabled contact sync.
• 📲 Remove the Phone app – some users mistakenly deactivate the standard call app, resulting in loss of access to locks.

It is important to understand that the list of blocked contacts in Xiaomi is not stored in the SIM-It's in the memory of the phone or the cloud storage of the Mi Cloud, which means that when you replace it, you're going to have to use the computer. SIM-The card or changing it to another phone lock will not be automatically transferred.

Method 1: Using the standard "Phone" application (the fastest)

This is the basic method that works on most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models regardless of the MIUI version. The instructions are relevant for firmware from MIUI 12 to MIUI 15 (including HyperOS):

1. Open the Phone app (an icon with a handset, usually on the home screen).
2. Put three points on it (⋮) in the upper right corner or swipe left to open the menu.
3. Select Settings (or Calls → Settings on some models).
4. Scroll down to the Blocking Numbers (or Blacklist) section.
5. Here you'll see all the blocked contacts. To unlock the number, tap it and select Delete from the blacklist.

On some devices (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 12), the path may be slightly different:

Phone → Log → ⋮ → Settings → Locking and Identification → Blacklist

Is the phone application open (not the contact)?

Is there an active internet connection (for cloud sync)?

Is the option “Hide blocked numbers” disabled in the settings?

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If you do not have the Blocking Numbers section displayed, this may mean that:

• 🔧 The phone has custom firmware (for example, LineageOS), where the lock function is implemented differently.
• 📵 You use a third-party call app (like Google Phone or Truecaller) that intercepts lock control.
• 🔒 The lock function is disabled at the operator level (relevant for corporates) SIM-map).

Method 2: Security Menu (for MIUI 14 and later)

Starting with MIUI 14, Xiaomi moved some of its locking features to a centralized Security menu, which is especially useful if you can't find a blacklist through the Phone app.

1. Open the phone settings (cog icon).
2. Scroll down and select Security (or Privacy on some models).
3. Slip on the item "Block numbers" or "Black list".
4. Enter a password/pattern lock if the system requests confirmation.

In this menu you will see not only the blocked numbers, but also:

• 📵 List of blocked messages (SMS and MMS).
• 🚫 Applications with blocking rights (such as Truecaller or Messenger).
• ☁️ Synchronize the blacklist with Mi Cloud.

Please note that if you previously enabled Hide blocked contacts in your privacy settings, the numbers in this menu will not be displayed.

Settings → Privacy → Additional → Show blocked contacts

Method 3: Through Mi Cloud (if the list is synchronized)

If your Xiaomi has Mi Cloud sync enabled, the list of blocked contacts can be stored in the cloud, which is especially useful if you reset your phone to factory settings or changed your device, to restore the blacklist:

1. Open the Settings. → Xiaomi Account (or Mi Account).
2. Make sure you are logged in to the same account that was used when blocking numbers.
3. Go to Mi Cloud → Synchronization.
4. Activate the slider opposite Contacts and the Black List (if there is such a item).
5. Wait for the synchronization to be completed and check the list of blocked numbers through any of the previous methods.

Importantly, blacklist synchronization doesn't work on all devices, like the Xiaomi 12T and Redmi Note 11, and it can be disabled by default to activate it:

Settings → Memory → Backup → Backup settings → Enable “Blacklist”

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If you don’t remember which Mi Account was linked to your phone, check all the logins saved in the Settings menu → Accounts → Xiaomi. It shows every account you’ve ever used.

Method 4: Through a lock file (for power users)

All locked numbers in Xiaomi are stored in a system file that can be accessed through Root rights or ADB. This method is suitable if standard methods do not work (for example, after a phone reset).

Attention: these actions require technical skills, and the wrong commands can cause the system to fail.

1. Connect your phone to your computer and activate Debugging via USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times tap to unlock the developer mode, then Additional → For developers → Debugging over USB).
2. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Mac/Linux) and type:

adb shell


su




cat /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db | grep "is_blocked=1"

As a result, you will get a list of all blocked numbers in the format:

phone_number|1234567890|is_blocked=1


contact_name| Ivan Ivanov|phone|+79123456789|is_blocked=1

If you don’t have Root rights, you can try an alternative way through backup:

1. Create a local backup through Settings → Memory → Backup.
2. Copy the backup file to your computer and open it with an archiver (e.g., 7-Zip).
3. Find /backup/Contacts, and it will have a file with the.vcf or.db extension that contains the locks.

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Without Root rights or ADB, you can't directly edit the system lock file, but you can export the list of numbers and block them again through the standard menu.

Method 5: Through third-party applications (if nothing helps)

If all of these methods fail, you can use third-party applications to manage locks.

Before installing third-party applications, consider:

• 🔓 Some programs require permission to access the call log and SMS, What could be a risk to privacy.
• 📱 On devices with MIUI 14+ The standard phone application may conflict with third-party blockers.
• ☁️ Synchronizing blacklisting through third-party apps doesn’t usually work with Mi Cloud.

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Before installing the blocker, check Xiaomi user reviews on Google Play – some applications may not work properly on firmware with regional restrictions (for example, the Chinese version of MIUI).

What to do if the list of blocked contacts is empty (but the numbers are blocked)

So, you know, when you remember exactly what you added to the blacklist, but now it's empty, it's not uncommon. Here are the possible reasons and solutions.

⚠️ Note: If you used the function Block unknown numbers in the settings SIM-cards, these numbers will not appear in the standard blacklist MIUI. Check the operator's settings through USSD-request (e.g. *111# for Beeline).

If none of the methods helped restore the list, try the following:

1. Install another call app on your phone (like Google Phone) and check its lock settings.
2. Contact Xiaomi support via official chat (in the Mi Community app) and specify the phone model and MIUI version.
3. Try to temporarily roll back the firmware to the previous version (if the problem appeared after the update).

FAQ: Frequent questions about the blacklist on Xiaomi