How to see the numbers in the blacklist on Xiaomi: the complete guide

Calls from spammers, intrusive advertisers or unwanted contacts can seriously mess up the mood.Fortunately, Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi models and the likes of the two). POCO) offer a built-in blacklist function that automatically blocks the call and SMS But what if you forget who you blocked, or if you want to check if you've got an important contact on the list by mistake?

In this article, we will take a detailed look at how to find and view blacklisted numbers on any Xiaomi device – from older models to older models on the top of the list. MIUI 8 to the latest flagships with MIUI 14 and HyperOS. Not only will you learn where this list is stored, but how to manage it: add, delete or temporarily unlock numbers. And we'll also reveal some hidden features that are not disclosed even in the official documentation.

If you have ever had a call that didn’t reach you, SMS They didn't come, maybe it's the blacklist. Then you'll find step-by-step picture instructions, feature compatibility tables for different versions. MIUI, Answers to frequent user questions.

1. Where is the blacklist stored on Xiaomi: the official way

The easiest and most obvious method is to use the built-in Phone app, which works on all Xiaomi devices, regardless of the firmware version or model.

Open the standard Phone app (tube icon). In the upper right corner, you'll see three dots -- click on them to open the menu. In the drop-down list, select "Blacklist" (on some versions). MIUI It can be called "Blocked Numbers" or "Spam" and here you will see a complete list of all the numbers that have been added to the lock, both manually and automatically by the system.

Note that if you have a third-party dialer installed (like Google Phone or Truecaller), the built-in blacklist of Xiaomi may be hidden, in which case you will either have to return the standard application or look for locked numbers in the settings of alternative software.

• 📱 For MIUI 12/13/14 and HyperOS: The path remains the same through the dialer menu. The design may be slightly different, but the functionality is the same.
• 🔄 For older versions (MIUI 8-11): The menu item may be called "Block" or "Call Filter." Sometimes it's hidden in "Settings» → «Additionally».
• ⚙️ If no: The function may be disabled in the system settings. Check the Settings section» → «Annexes» → «Application management» → «Phone» → «Permits».

The blacklist shows not only the numbers but also the reason for the lock (if any) for example, the system can automatically add numbers marked as “Spam” or “Fraud” to the list, which is especially true for owners of devices with a pre-installed “Mi Security” application.

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If you don't see locked numbers in the dialer, try clearing the phone app's cache in the settings, sometimes helping to get back hidden menu items.

2. Alternative method: through the "Security" app

There's another place on Xiaomi smartphones where you can find blocked contacts, which is the Security app, which not only protects the device from viruses, but also controls the blocking of calls and messages.

Open the Security app (if it's not on the home screen, search the system). Go to Lock or Privacy Protection (names vary). Here you'll see several tabs: Calls, Messages and Apps. You need the first one, Calls, and it will show all the numbers that have been locked manually or automatically by the system.

The advantage of this method is that you can see the statistics of locks: how many times a number called when the last call was made, which helps to identify particularly intrusive subscribers. In addition, the Security app has a feature called Cloud Lock, which synchronizes the blacklist between Xiaomi devices associated with the same Mi Account.

• 🔍 How to distinguish manual from automatic: Manual numbers are marked with a user icon, automatic – with a robot icon or warnings.
• 📊 Statistics: Click on any number on the list to see his history of trying to contact you.
• ☁️ Cloud sync: If enabled, lock will work on all your Xiaomi devices (phones, tablets).

⚠️ Note: If you remove a number from the Security blacklist, it will automatically disappear from the dialer, but the reverse is not always true: deleting it from the dialer may not be reflected in Security if the number has been blocked for other criteria (such as spam).

3. View the blacklist through system settings

If for some reason you can't find a blacklist in either the dialer or the Security app, there's another way, through global system settings, which is universal and works even on custom firmware.

Go to "Settings» (⚙️) Next, select the "Applications" section» → «App management. In the search bar, type in “Phone” and select the standard dialer app. In the menu that opens, look for “Allowances” or “Additional Settings.” There may be a separate tab “Call Lock” where the entire list of blocked numbers is stored.

This path is a bit longer, but it is guaranteed to work even if:

• 📵 You have removed or disabled the Security app».
• 🔧 The dialer has been modified (e.g., through the ADB root-right).
• 📱 The device runs on unofficial firmware (for example, LineageOS or Pixel Experience).

Unfortunately, this section doesn't have the same detail as the Security app, and here you'll only see the numbers themselves, with no history of calls or reasons for blocking, but it's robust and works even on broken systems.

4.How to find hidden or deleted numbers from the blacklist

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the number has disappeared from the blacklist, but calls are still blocked, or vice versa: the contact is on the list, but the lock is not working. MIUI Or conflicts between applications. Here's how to regain control:

If the number is missing from the visible list but the lock is valid, try the following:

1. Check the call logs in the dialer. Sometimes the locked numbers are displayed there as "Hidden".
2. Use contact search. Type the number manually in the dialer search bar, and if it's blocked, it'll be marked.
3. Install a third-party locking app (like Truecaller or Calls Blacklist) and check if the lock is duplicated there.

If you have to restore a deleted number from a blacklist, you can't do it without a backup, but you can try to find it in the call log (if it hasn't been cleaned) or in the system logs, which requires access to the file system (root rights) and a special application like Root Explorer.

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Note: editing system databases without knowledge can lead to the loss of all contacts!

5. Managing the blacklist: Addition, Deletion, Exclusions

Now that you know how to find a blacklist, let’s figure out how to manage it. On Xiaomi smartphones, there are several ways to add a number to the lock:

• 📞 From the call log: Click on the number → «Blocking (or “Add to blacklist»).
• 👤 From Contacts: Open Contact → three-point → «Lock down».
• ➕ Manual: In the blacklist menu, click "Add" and enter the number.
• 🤖 Automatically: Enable the “Block Spam” option in the Dialer or Security settings».

To remove a number from the blacklist, swipe it left (in the dialer) or click on the basket (in Security), but there are hidden settings that few people know about:

• ⏳ Temporary unlock: In “Security” you can set a timer, after which the number will be blocked again.
• 🔔 Exceptions for SMS: You can block calls but allow messages (or vice versa).
• 📞 Mask lock: For example, all numbers with a prefix +7999.

If you want to disable the blacklist completely, do the following:

1. Go to "Settings» → «Annexes» → «Application management» → «Phone» → «Permits».
2. Find the “Call Lock” resolution and turn it off.
3. In the Security app, disable the “Call Block” option in the Privacy Protection section.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (especially custom ones), disabling the lock through the settings may not work, in which case only resetting the dialer settings or completely resetting the phone to factory settings will help.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Despite the convenience, the blacklist on Xiaomi sometimes fails, and here are the most common problems and ways to solve them:

Problem 1: The number is blocked, but the calls still pass.

• 🔹 Check if there are third-party blocking apps (like Truecaller) that may conflict with the built-in feature.
• 🔹 Make sure the lock is enabled in both places: in the dialer and in the Security».
• 🔹 Update the firmware - in older versions MIUI There were blockage bugs.

Problem 2: The blacklist is empty, but some numbers can't get through.

• 🔹 Check operator settings – you may have a level Blacklist activated SIM-map.
• 🔹 Go to "Settings» → «SIM-maps and mobile networks» → «Additionally» → «Locking down calls».
• 🔹 Delete the cache and data of the “Phone” and “Security” applications».

Problem 3: After resetting the settings, the blacklist disappeared.

• 🔹 If you had Mi Account enabled and cloud sync enabled, try logging in again – the list can be restored.
• 🔹 Check backups in “Settings» → «The phone» → «Backup».
• 🔹 If nothing helps, you will need to add numbers manually.

Problem 4: I can't add a number to the blacklist.

• 🔹 Make sure the Phone app has permission to access contacts and call logs.
• 🔹 Check if there are restrictions through Digital Well-Being or Parental Control».
• 🔹 Reinstall updates for the Phone app in Google Play.

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If the problem with the lock occurred after the update MIUI, Try to roll back on the previous version of the firmware or wait for a patch from Xiaomi.

7. Hidden blacklist features you didn't know about

The lock feature on Xiaomi is much more powerful than it seems at first glance, and here are some hidden features that will help make it even more efficient:

1. Blocking by Keywords in SMS

In the Security app, you can set up automatic locks on not only numbers, but also messages with certain words, for example, if you're tired of advertising microloans, add the words "loan", "loan", "money" to the blacklist.

1. Open "Security» → «Lockdown» → «Communications».
2. Click on “Add Keyword”.
3. Put the words in the comma.

White list (permitted numbers)

If you want only selected contacts to call and all other numbers to be automatically blocked, turn on the “Only Permitted” mode:

• In “Security” go to “Blocking» → «Challenges».
• Activate the “Allow Only” option.
• Add to the list the numbers that are allowed to bother you.

3. Blocking of unknown numbers

To automatically block all calls from hidden or unknown numbers, do the following:

1. Open "Settings» → «SIM-maps and mobile networks» → «Locking down calls».
2. Enable the option to “Block Unknown Numbers”.

4.Exports and Imports of the Black List

If you’re changing your phone or want to transfer locks to another Xiaomi device, you can export the list to a file:

• In “Security” click on three dots in the “Blocking” section» → «Exports».
• The file is saved in.txt or.csv format.
• To import, select “Import” and specify the file.

5. Geolocation locking

In some versions MIUI (starting MIUI 12) there is a "Region Lock" feature that allows you to automatically block numbers from certain countries or regions, for example, if you are bored with calls from abroad, you can blacklist all numbers with prefixes. +1 (USA), +91 (India) etc.

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