How to watch the blacklist (ES) on the phone Xiaomi: all ways for MIUI

Are you trying to find a blacklist (ES) on your Xiaomi smartphone, but you can’t find the right section in the settings? Or want to check if you yourself have been blocked by another subscriber? In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to view emergencies on devices with a shell MIUI — from standard functions to hidden features.

It is important to understand that the blacklist on Xiaomi can work on two levels: at the phone call level (number lock) and at the message level (SMS filtering). Depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13 or 14) and the phone model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T, etc.), the location of settings may vary. We will look at universal methods that work on most devices, including budget and flagship models.

1. Standard method: through phone settings

The most obvious method is to use the built-in MIUI features. This method is suitable for all modern Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones with a firmware version at least MIUI 10. If you have an older version, update the system or use alternative methods from the following sections.

Instructions:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to the Blocking Numbers or Blacklist (the name may be different).
4. Here you will see all the blocked contacts. To add a new number, click Add and select from the list or enter manually.

Features:

• 📱 In some models (POCO F4, Redmi 10) may be called Spam and Block.
• 🔍 If there are no blocked numbers in the list, but calls do not pass - check the operator's settings (see section 4).
• ⚙️ V MIUI 14 added the function of blocking by keywords in SMS (adjusts to the Messages → Settings → Spam filter).

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2. Alternative path: through the “Contacts” app

If the lock section is not in the Phone app, try to find it through Contacts.This method often works on devices with customized firmware (such as Xiaomi.eu) or after resetting.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Contacts app (address book icon).
2. Press three horizontal lines (☰) Or your avatar in the top corner.
3. Select Settings → Lock numbers.
4. In some versions of MIUI, the path may look like this: Contacts → Management → Blacklist.

What if there's no partition? It's possible that the lock function is disabled at the system level.

• 🔄 Restart the phone – sometimes the partition appears after the restart.
• 📲 Check if the item is hidden in the additional settings (see Section 3).
• 🛠️ Update the Contacts app via Google Play (if it is updated separately from the firmware).

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3. Hidden settings: engineering menu and codes

If standard methods don’t work, you can try accessing the blacklist through an engineering menu or special ones. USSD-This method is suitable for advanced users and may vary depending on the model and version. MIUI.

Method 1: USSD-code

In the phone application, type the following combinations:

• #4636## – Opens the testing menu where the Lock status can be displayed in the Phone Information section.
• #2663## - Some models show a firmware version and available locking features.
• *#31# - Checking for your number to be hidden (not for emergency, but useful for diagnosis).

Method 2: Engineering menu

To access hidden settings:

1. Type #36446337## (not working on all models)
2. Go to Connectivity → CDMA → Blocking Settings (if any).
3. This can display locked numbers at the modem level.

⚠️ Note: Using the engineering menu can lead to unstable network operation. If the signal is lost after the changes, reset the network settings to Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.

4. Checking of the lock at the operator level

Sometimes the problem is not with your phone, but with your mobile operator settings (MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, Tele2). Operators provide number locking services that work regardless of the smartphone settings. USSD-command, the blocked numbers will not appear in the menu MIUI.

How to check:

Important: Operator blocking services are usually paid (from 1 to 5 rubles per day). To disable them, send a command *111*085*0# (for MTS) or similar for your operator.

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If you're not sure if the number is locked at the operator level, call from another phone. If you hear the message "Subscriber temporarily unavailable" - most likely, the lock is on your device. If you hear "No Number exists" - lock on the operator side.

5. Third-party applications for emergency management

If the built-in MIUI features don't suit you, you can use third-party apps, which offer advanced features: keyword lock, lock schedule, blocked call log, etc.

Top.-3 apps:

• 📲 Truecaller: detects spam calls and allows you to block numbers marked "fraudster" or "advertising" and works even without manually adding them to an emergency.
• 🔒 Blacklist Plus – Supports the lock SMS and calls, export/import lists, password to access settings.
• 🛡️ Call Blocker is a minimalist application with a whitelist function (allows calls only from selected contacts).

How to set up:

1. Download the app from Google Play (like Truecaller).
2. Provide access to contacts, calls and SMS (required for work!).
3. In the application settings, find the Block or Blacklist section.
4. Add numbers manually or activate automatic spam blocking.

⚠️ Note: Some apps (like Truecaller) collect data about your contacts and calls to improve your spammer base. If you are concerned, use offline apps like Blacklist Plus or set up a lock through the browser. MIUI.

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Third-party apps are useful if you need advanced features (like geolocation lock or schedule), but they consume extra battery and can conflict with system settings.

6.How to check if your number got into an emergency from another subscriber

If your calls don't go to a particular subscriber, you may have been blacklisted, and you can't verify that with 100 percent accuracy, but there are indirect signs:

Signs of blockage:

• 📞 The call is reset after 1-2 horns (or immediately switches to voice mail).
• 💬 Messages are not delivered (to WhatsApp or WhatsApp) SMS No ticks "delivered»).
• 🔕 When calling, you hear the message “Subscriber is temporarily unavailable” (instead of the standard “Occupied»).

How to check:

1. Call from another number. If the call passes, you've been blocked.
2. Send an SMS requesting to reply (if no response comes, but the message is delivered - no blocking).
3. Use instant messengers (Telegram, Viber) If messages are read but no answers are answered, it may be blocking only calls.

Important: On Xiaomi phones with MIUI 14, when you lock a number, the subscriber hears the standard beeps, but the call does not pass, this is done to mask the fact of the lock.

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

When working with the blacklist on Xiaomi, users experience typical errors, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

Problem 1: No blacklist is saved after reboot

• 🔄 Solution: Update the firmware to the latest version MIUI or reset the settings of the Phone application (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Phone. → Warehouse → Clear the data).

Problem 2: Emergency numbers keep ringing

• 🛠️ Solution: Check if the lock is disabled in the settings SIM-maps (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → A challenge → Also make sure that the number is added in the correct format (e.g, +79123456789, not 89123456789).

Problem 3: SMS blocking is not working

• 📧 Solution: Activate the spam filter in the Messages app (Settings) → Spam filter → If the function is not available, install a third-party application (e.g, SMS Blocker).

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions