How to Get Rid of Spam Calls on Xiaomi Forever: A Complete Guide to 2026

Spam calls have become a modern scourge: scammers, intrusive operators, robots with loan offers are distracting and annoying. Xiaomi smartphone owners (including the Redmi and POCO lines) have the unique advantage of having powerful anti-spam tools built into MIUI firmware out of the box, but not all users know how to use them properly.

In this article, we will look at all the available blocking methods, from standard features to hidden settings and third-party solutions, and focus on the new 2026 scams (called from banks, delivery services and relatives in trouble) and how to recognize them, and learn how to set up security so that you do not miss important calls, but always get rid of intrusive spammers.

Important: methods work on all current versions of MIUI 14/15 and HyperOS (including Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12/13, POCO F5/X5 and other models). If you have outdated firmware, some menu items may differ - update the system through Settings → About Phone → Update MIUI.

1. Built-in spam call filter in MIUI: how to turn on and configure

MIUI has its own spam protection mechanism, the Security App, which analyzes incoming calls in real time, comparing numbers to a database of known scammers, to activate it:

1. Open the Security app (the shield icon).
2. Go to the section “Protection against spam” (or “Antispam” in new versions).
3. Activate the Spam Call Filter Switch.
4. Press the filter settings and select the protection level: 🛡️ Strict – blocks all suspicious numbers (risk of false positives). ⚠️ Medium – recommended option (blocks only confirmed spam). 📞 Light – skips most calls but flags spam in a magazine.

Once activated, all blocked calls will be displayed in a log marked Spam, and you can manually add numbers to the blacklist right from there — just click on the number and select Add to the blacklist.

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If the filter doesn’t work on new cheating schemes, manually update the spam number database: Open Security → Antispam → Update the database. This takes less than a minute, but greatly improves the effectiveness of the lock.

Restriction: The built-in filter does not recognize calls with swapped numbers (for example, when a fraudster disguises himself as a bank).

2.The blacklist: how to add a number to the lock permanently

If a particular number calls you regularly (such as collectors or intrusive salespeople), the most reliable way to do so is to blacklist it, which, unlike a spam filter, is guaranteed to block all attempts to reach you, and you can do this in three ways:

Method 1: Through the call log

The fastest method:

1. Open the Phone application and go to the Journal tab.
2. Find the right number and click on it.
3. In the menu that opens, select Block (or Add to the blacklist).
4. Confirm the action.

Method 2: Through phone settings

If the number is not saved in the journal, but you know it:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Phone → Lock numbers.
2. Click Add the number and enter it manually.
3. Save the changes.

Method 3: Through the Contact App

Suitable for blocking saved contacts:

1. Open Contacts and find the profile you want.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Lock.

Warning: If you have already answered such a call and provided the scammers with personal data (card number, code from SMS), immediately:

⚠️ Attention: block the card through the bank’s mobile application or by the number on the back, then contact the support team to contest transactions. Do not use links sent by “bank employees” – they can lead to phishing sites.

5. Setup of the operator: how to turn on spam protection

Many Russian operators (MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, Tele2) offer free spam filtering services, they work at the network level and block scammers before the signal reaches your phone.

MTS

The service is called "Spam Protection":

1. Send an SMS with the text of the PROTECTION to 111.
2. Or connect through your personal account: My MTS → Services → Spam protection.

Beeline

Antispam service:

1. Click *110*789# and press the call.
2. Or activate My Beeline in the Services → Security section.

MegaFon

Spam filter service:

1. Send an SMS with the FILTER text to 0500.
2. Or connect via USSD: *105*789#.

Tele2.

The service "Protection against fraudsters":

1. Dial *155*1# and follow the instructions.
2. Or activate in your personal account: Services → Security → Protection from fraudsters.

If you've already been the victim of a spam attack, check if your number is leaked to the public.

1. Go to the NumVerify website.
2. Enter your number in an international format (e.g. +79123456789).
3. Check if it is being published in public sources.

Tip: If you get calls from collectors often for someone else's debt, write a police report of harassment. By law, collectors are not allowed to call someone else's debts more than once a week.

7.What to do if spam calls continue?

If none of these methods worked, maybe the problem goes deeper.

1. Check your phone for viruses. Some malware can replace lock settings or even initialize calls. Scan your device through Security → Virus Scanner.
2. Update your firmware. Older versions of MIUI may have vulnerabilities that spammers exploit. Update through Settings → About Phone → Update MIUI.
3. Reset the network settings. Sometimes spam calls are due to errors in the communication module. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings
4. Check Application Rights. Make sure that no third-party programs have access to Call Log or SMS without your knowledge (Settings → Apps → Permissions).
5. If spam is from a single number range (e.g. +7 9XX 123-XX-XX), the operator can block them at the network level. Write a support complaint with examples of numbers.

If the problem is not solved, consider changing the number, which is the last resort, but sometimes the only one to get rid of intrusive spam. Most operators offer a change of number for free or for a nominal fee (100-300 rubles).

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Before changing your number, save all your important contacts to your Google or Mi Account account so you don’t lose them when you move to a new number.

FAQ: Frequent questions about blocking spam calls on Xiaomi