Where to look for blocked contacts on Xiaomi Redmi 7: a complete guide with screenshots

Did you accidentally block an important contact on Xiaomi Redmi 7 and now you can’t find it? or do you suspect that someone close to you has hidden a number in your phone? Unlike the new Redmi models with MIUI 14+, the contact lock feature on Redmi 7 (released in 2019) works differently — it’s hidden deeper in the settings, and some methods require knowledge of hidden firmware chips.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to find blocked contacts for Xiaomi Redmi 7 (including versions with MIUI 10-12), learn how to check lock through the standard Contacts app, where to look for hidden numbers in the Call log, and how to restore access to contacts if they disappeared after resetting.

1. Standard method: check through the application "Contacts"

The most obvious way is to look at the settings of the Contacts app itself. On Redmi 7, this feature is available, but its location depends on the MIUI version. If you have firmware older than MIUI 12 installed, the menu may look different.

Here's how to do it:

• 📱 Open the Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette).
• 🔍 Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Settings.
• 🚫 Scroll down to the Block or Blacklist section (the title may vary).
• 📋 All blocked numbers and contacts will be displayed here.

If you don't have a Block section, don't panic. Some versions of MIUI 10 for Redmi 7 have this item hidden in Additional Settings. Also check if the Contacts app has been updated through Google Play - sometimes after updates, the interface changes.

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If the settings do not have a “Block” option, try updating the Contacts app to the latest version via Google Play.

2.Call log check: how to find hidden calls

Not only are blocked contacts hidden from the list, they don't show up in the call log, but there's a loophole on the Xiaomi Redmi 7: if you tried to reach you, you can find it through an extended log.

Instructions:

• 📞 Open the phone application (green handset).
• ⏳ Go to the Journal tab (or the latest).
• 🔍 Press three points (⋮) → Settings of the journal → Show blocked.
• 📊 If the option is active, at the bottom of the log will appear gray entries marked Blocked.

Important: this method only works for incoming calls. If the contact didn't call you after blocking, its log number won't show up. Also, some Redmi 7 firmwares may not have the option to Show Locked - it depends on the regional version of MIUI.

3. Search through Security and MIUI Blacklist

On Xiaomi Redmi 7, the contact lock feature is duplicated in the Security app (shield icon), a universal privacy management center where you can find not only locked numbers, but also hidden SMS, and even applications with limited access.

Step-by-step:

1. 🛡️ Run the Security app (if it is not on the home screen, search through a search system).
2. 🔒 Go to the Blacklist or Block section (may be in the Privacy tab).
3. 📱 Select Contacts or Numbers tab – all blocked records will be here.
4. ✏️ To unlock, click on the contact and select Remove from the blacklist.

Note that you can also set up automatic locks on keywords in SMS or even geolocation in Security. If you suspect that the contact was not blocked by you, check these settings – sometimes third-party applications (for example, antivirus or call managers) are to blame.

4. Hidden methods: engineering menu and ADB-team

If the standard methods didn’t work, it’s time for advanced methods. On Xiaomi Redmi 7 (as on other Xiaomi smartphones), there is a hidden engineering menu through which you can access system logs, including locks, and you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to display a list of blocked numbers.

Method 1: Engineering menu (for experienced users)

• 📱 Open the Phone app and enter the code: ##4636##
• 🔧 Go to the tab Phone Information → Settings (or Menu).
• 📋 Find the Call Blocking or Call Blocking section – there may be logs of blocked numbers.

Method 2: ADB-teams (requires PC)

If you are ready to connect the phone to your computer, you can pull out a list of blocked contacts through the command line:

adb shell content query --uri content://call_log/calls --where "type=5"

This command will display all blocked incoming calls. For SMS, use:

adb shell content query --uri content://sms/blocked

⚠️ Note: Use of the Engineering Menu and ADB It can cause a loss of warranty or a malfunction of the phone. Do not change the settings if you are not sure of their purpose. ADB Backup your contacts through Settings → Google → Backup.

5. Restoration of contacts after reset or update

If you reset Redmi 7 to factory settings or upgraded your firmware, the blocked contacts may disappear from the blacklist but remain in the system files.

Method 1: Through a backup of MIUI

• ☁️ Go to Settings. → The phone. → Backup and reset.
• 🔄 Select Restore from backup and specify the date when the contact was still blocked.
• ✅ After recovery, check the Blacklist in the Security app.

Method 2: Through Google Contacts

If your contacts are synced with your Google account, you can return them as follows:

1. 🌐 Open contacts.google.com on PC.
2. 🗑️ On the left menu, select More → Re-establish contacts.
3. 📅 Specify the date when the contact was still in lockdown and confirm the recovery.

⚠️ Warning: Restore from backup will overwrite your current contacts, if you add new numbers after reset, you'll have to save them again. MIUI Google Contacts are different functions. Unblocking in one place does not guarantee unlocking in another.

6. Third-party applications for searching for blocked contacts

If system methods do not help, you can use third-party utilities. Xiaomi Redmi 7 works well:

Check the app permissions before installing – some utilities require access to SMS, call log and contacts, which may not be secure. Also note that Xiaomi sometimes blocks third-party blockers at the system level (especially in MIUI 12+).

⚠️ Note: apps like Truecaller send your contacts to their servers, and if you care about privacy, use offline solutions (like Call Blocker).

FAQ: Frequent questions about blocking contacts on Xiaomi Redmi 7

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On Xiaomi Redmi 7, blocked contacts can be found through: (1) the Contacts app, (2) the Call log, (3) the Security log, (4) the engineering menu or ADB. If the contact is lost after the reset, restore it from a MIUI or Google backup.