How to see the blacklist on the phone Xiaomi Redmi Note: all the ways

The blacklist on Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones is an indispensable tool for blocking unwanted calls and messages. However, many users have difficulty finding this section in the settings. Depending on the version of MIUI and the device model (for example, the Redmi Note 10 Pro, Note 11 or Note 12), the path to the blacklist may differ, and in some firmware it is generally hidden behind additional menus.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to access blocked contacts, including standard settings, the Phone app, and alternative methods through system utilities. We will focus on the nuances for different versions of MIUI (12 to 14) and explain why sometimes a blacklist can disappear after updating or resetting settings. If you can not find locked numbers or want to make sure that they are actually added to the list, this guide is for you.

Where is the blacklist on Xiaomi Redmi Note: standard ways

In most cases, the blacklist on Xiaomi is integrated into the Phone or Contacts app, but the manufacturer periodically changes the location of this section, which causes confusion. MIUI 12–14.

The first and most obvious way is through the phone app:

1. Open the Phone app (the tube icon on the home screen).
2. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner or swipe left to open the side menu.
3. Select Settings (or Call Options in some versions).
4. Scroll down to the section Blocking Numbers or Blacklist.

The second way is through system settings:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 In the search bar, enter “Phone” and select the standard application.
• 📞 Click Block Numbers (may be in the Permissions section).

If none of these methods worked, the reason may lie in the firmware version or customized shell (e.g., on devices for the European market), in which case move on to the next section with alternative methods.

Alternative methods: if the blacklist is missing

Sometimes, after you update MIUI or reset your settings, the blocked number section disappears from the menu, and that doesn't mean that the list is deleted, it's just hidden. Here's how to return it:

Method 1: Through Security:

• 🛡️ Open the Security app (shield icon).
• 🔒 Go to the section Blocking or Privacy Protection.
• 📵 Select Call Lock – all blocked numbers can be displayed here.

Method 2: Use Google Contacts (if sync is enabled):

• 🌐 Open the web version of Google Contacts on your computer.
• 🔍 On the left menu, select More → Blocked.
• 📱 This will show the numbers blocked through your Google account (if sync is active).

Method 3: Through the Engineering Menu (for advanced users):

#4636## → Phone Information → Settings menu (developer access required)

⚠️ Warning: Changing the settings in the engineering menu can cause the phone to run in an unstable way, and this method is only recommended if other methods have failed.

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If you can’t find a blacklist after the MIUI update, try resetting the Phone app settings from the Settings menu → Apps → Phone → Storage → Reset. This will return standard settings without losing data.

How to Add or Remove a Number from a Blacklist

Managing blocked contacts on Xiaomi Redmi Note intuitively, but has its own nuances. Let's consider the process Step-by-step.

Addition of the number:

1. Open the Phone app and go to the Call Log.
2. Click on the desired number, then select Block (or Add to the blacklist).
3. Confirm the action in the window that appears.

Deletion of the number:

• 📱 Go to the blacklist (see the methods above).
• 🔍 Find the number you want to unlock.
• 🗑️ Swipe left or tap the basket icon next to the contact.

Important: Some versions of MIUI allow you to block not only numbers, but also messages from unknown senders. To do this, activate the option to block messages from unfamiliar numbers in the blacklist settings.

Open the Phone app | Check the "Blocking Numbers" section | Make sure you sync with Google Contacts | Check the Security settings application-->

Why the blacklist doesn’t work

Sometimes users are faced with blocked numbers continuing to call or send messages, and the reasons may be as follows:

1. Conflict with third-party applications

If you use alternative calls (like Truecaller or GetContact), they can intercept the lock.

• 📱 Open the settings of these applications.
• 🔧 Turn off the call blocking function.
• 🔄 Reboot the phone.

2. Resetting settings

Once reset to factory settings, the blacklist is cleared.The only way to restore it is if the numbers have been synced to a Google or Xiaomi account.

3. MIUI Update

After major updates (e.g., from MIUI 13 to MIUI 14), lock settings may be reset.

• 🔄 Version of the firmware in Settings → The phone.
• 📋 Availability of backup copy in Settings → Additionally. → Backup.

⚠️ Note: If you use two of these SIM-The blacklist can only be applied to the card through which the number was added. SIM separately in the Telephone section → Settings → SIM-map.

How to export or import a blacklist

Transferring locked numbers to a new phone or recovering from a reset is a common task. MIUI doesn't have a built-in blacklist export feature, but there are workarounds.

Method 1: Through MIUI backup

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Backup.
• 🔄 Select Local Backup and Create a Copy.
• 📁 Copy the file. backup/blacklist.db (You need a root or file manager with access to system folders).

Method 2: Manual Transfer via Google Contacts

1. Export blocked numbers to Google Contacts (see section above).
2. On the new phone, log in to the same Google account.
3. Sync contacts in Settings → Accounts → Google.

Method 3: Applications for transfer

Third-party utilities like Blacklist Backup (available on Google Play) allow you to export a list to a.csv or.txt file. However, beware: such applications require access to contacts and call logs.

⚠️ Note: When using root access to edit a blacklist.db file, incorrect changes may cause malfunctions in the telephony module.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Working with the blacklist on the Xiaomi Redmi Note seems simple, but users often make mistakes that lead to incorrect blocking or loss of data.

Error 1: Blocking important numbers

When you add a number to a blacklist through a call log, it's easy to make a mistake and block the contact you want to make.

• 🔍 Before blocking, check the number in Google or messengers.
• 📋 Use the Add to Exceptions for Important Contacts function.

Mistake 2: Ignoring blocking notifications

MIUI has blocked call notifications disabled by default to enable them:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications → Phone application.
2. Activate the option of Blocked Calls.

Error 3: Unsynchronized accounts

If you are not logged in to a Xiaomi or Google account, the blacklist will not be saved when you reset.

• 🔄 Synchronization status in Settings → Accounts.
• 📱 Availability of backup copies in Settings → Additionally. → Backup.

Mistake 4: Using Third-Party Blockers

Apps like Truecaller can conflict with the built-in MIUI lock, if you notice that numbers are not being locked stable:

• 🛑 Disable the lock in a third-party application.
• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 📱 Check the standard blacklist.

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Always check the blacklist sync with the cloud (Google or Xiaomi) to avoid data loss when resetting or replacing your phone.

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