How to see the blacklist on the phone Xiaomi: all the ways to MIUI 12/13/14

Locked numbers in Xiaomi can accumulate for years, from annoying spammers to former colleagues or casual contacts. But how quickly to find this list if you need to unlock the number or just check who you added to the blacklist before? There are several ways to MIUI (the shell of Xiaomi) - from standard settings to hidden features that not everyone knows about.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods for viewing the blacklist on Redmi, POCO, Black Shark and other Xiaomi ranges – regardless of MIUI 12/13/14 or Android 11/12/13/14. You will learn how to find blocked contacts through the standard Phone application, hidden system settings, and what to do if the list suddenly disappeared after the update. Plus – a unique way to restore the blacklist through a MIUI backup, which is not written even in official forums.

1. Standard method: through the application "Phone"

The most obvious (but not always working) method is to use Xiaomi’s built-in Phone app. Most versions of MIUI have a blacklist hidden in the call menu, but its location may vary depending on the model and regional firmware.

Here's how to get there:

• 📱 Open the Phone app (the tube icon on the home screen).
• 🔍 Press three points (⋮) top-right → Select Settings.
• 🚫 Scroll down to the Blocking Numbers or Blacklist section (some firmware may call it Spam and Blocking).
• 📋 Here you will see a full list of blocked contacts with the ability to unlock.

If you MIUI 14 or later, the interface may look different: instead of three dots, there will be a button. ⚙️ Settings are right on the app's home screen. In some regional versions (e.g. India), the item is called Blocklist.

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If the menu does not contain the item "Black List", try to enter the "lock" request in the search for the phone settings - the system will tell you where to look.

2. Alternative path: through system settings

If the Phone app doesn’t display a blacklist (which happens after a reset or update), try finding it through Xiaomi’s global settings, which works even on older versions of MIUI 10/11.

Instructions:

1. Open the phone settings (cog on the home screen).
2. Go to the Appendix section → Application management.
3. In the search bar, enter the Phone and select the standard call app.
4. Slip it on the vault. → Data management.
5. This can be a blacklist or a block number.

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.eu) may not have this path, so if you don't see the right item, the blacklist is stored elsewhere, read on.

3. Hidden method: through the engineering menu (for advanced)

If the standard methods don’t work, try getting a blacklist through Xiaomi’s engineering menu, a method that requires caution but sometimes helps when other options are not available.

How to do this:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##.
2. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information.
3. Scroll down to the Call Lock section (if any).
4. Here you can display a list of blocked numbers in raw form (without contact names).

⚠️ Note: Not all Xiaomi models support this method. On some devices, the engineering menu may be blocked by the manufacturer. Also, do not change other settings in this menu - this can cause malfunctions in the phone.

4. Restore the blacklist through MIUI backup

Suddenly lost your blacklist after a reset or update, don't panic. Xiaomi automatically backs up blocked numbers in MIUI Cloud (if you've enabled sync).

Steps to recover:

• 🔄 Go to Settings → Mi Account → MIUI Cloud.
• 📥 Tap Restore from backup and select the most recent backup before the issue occurred.
• ☑️ Check the box for Call logs and blocked numbers (or similar).
• 🔙 Confirm restoration and wait for the process to complete.

⚠️ Warning: Restoring from a backup will overwrite current call logs and SMS. If you’ve added important contacts recently, back them up manually first (e.g., via Google Contacts).

5.Use of third-party applications to manage blacklist

If Xiaomi’s built-in tools don’t suit you, you can use third-party apps that not only show locked numbers, but also add advanced features (for example, blocking keywords in SMS).

Top.-3 tested applications:

💡 Tip: Before installing third-party apps, check permissions. Some require access to the Call Log, SMS Contacts – only give permission to proven programs with high rating.

6. What if the blacklist is empty, but the numbers are blocked anyway?

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where there are no numbers on the blacklist, but some calls still do not pass.

• 📵 The operator blocks spam – many mobile operators (for example, MTS, Beeline) automatically filter fraudulent numbers at the network level.
• 🤖 Google is blocking the call in Android 12+ There is a built-in function Protection against spam and fraud (located in Settings) → Google → Security).
• 📱 Third-party software interferes – antiviruses (Avast, Kaspersky) or battery-saving apps can block calls.

How to check:

1. Open Settings → Apps → Permissions → Autostart and make sure the Phone app is not blocked.
2. Go to Settings → Google → Security → Spam Protection and turn off call filtering.
3. Call from another phone to a locked number – if you hear the message “Subscriber is temporarily unavailable”, then the lock is at the operator level.

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If the number is blocked by the operator, it can be unlocked only through a personal account on the mobile provider's website or a call in support.

7.Export and import of the blacklist (transfer to another phone)

If you change a Xiaomi smartphone or want to keep a blacklist for the future, it can be exported. Unfortunately, MIUI doesn't provide a direct export feature, but there are workarounds.

Method 1: Through MIUI Cloud (if synchronization is enabled):

• 📱 On your old phone, check what is in the settings → Mi Account → MIUI Cloud enabled synchronization of Contacts and Call Logs.
• 🔄 On the new phone, log in to the same Mi Account and restore the data.

Method 2: Through third-party applications (e.g., Blacklist Plus):

• 📤 In the app, find the Export function (usually in the menu). ⋮).
• 📥 Save a file (e.g. blacklist backup.csv) to Google Drive or send yourself an email.
• 📲 On a new phone, import the file through the same app.

⚠️ Note: When importing a blacklist to another phone, make sure the numbers match the format of your country, for example if there is a number on the list. +79123456789 and you import it into your phone with a SIM-In Kazakhstan, the blockage may not work.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the blacklist on Xiaomi