How to watch the call time on Xiaomi Redmi: all ways

Have you ever wondered how much time you spend talking on the phone? On Xiaomi Redmi smartphones, this information is not as deep as it seems. Unlike the iPhone, where call duration data is available in the standard Phone app, on MIUI, this feature is hidden or not at all depending on the firmware version. But don't rush to install third-party apps - in most cases, it's enough to know where to look.

In this article, we’ll take a look at all the working ways to view call times on Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10 and other models running MIUI 12, 13 or 14. You’ll learn how to see the last call duration, the total statistics for the day/month, and what applications will help if standard methods don’t work.

1. Standard method: call log in the application "Phone"

The most obvious, but not always working, method is to check through the built-in Phone app. On some versions of MIUI (especially 12 and 13), the call time is displayed directly in the log, but in recent updates this feature can be removed.

Open the phone application (pipe icon) → Go to the Log tab. If there's a clock icon next to the contact number. ⏱️ Or it's like 1 min 23 sec, so your firmware supports time display.

• 📱 It works on: Redmi Note 8/9/10 s MIUI 12.0–12.5, version MIUI 13.
• ❌ Not working: MIUI 14 (global/EEA), Redmi 12 and newer without root rights.
• 🔄 Alternative: swipe left on the call record - sometimes detailed statistics are opened.

⚠️ Note: On smartphones with dual SIM-The call time can only be displayed on the main SIM card, so to see the statistics on the second one, make it temporarily the main one in the settings. SIM-maps and mobile networks.

2. Hidden statistics in settings SIM-map

If there is no time call log, try an alternative path through settings. SIM-This method works for most Redmis regardless of the version. MIUI, But it requires a few additional steps:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose an active one SIM-card (if two of them).
3. Scroll down to the Call Statistics or Call Information section.
4. Click on View details – here you will see the time of the last call and the total duration per day / week.

On some firmware, this section may be called Operator Services → Statistics. If there is no item at all, then your operator (for example, MTS or Beeline) does not transmit this data to the phone - you will have to use other methods.

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If there are no statistics in the SIM settings, try inserting the SIM into another slot (e.g., from slot 2 to slot 1) and repeat the check. Sometimes this works on MIUI 13.

3. Applications for recording the time of calls

If standard methods don't work, third-party utilities will come to the rescue, not only showing call times, but also keeping detailed statistics, exporting data to Excel, and even blocking spam.-3 Proven applications for Xiaomi Redmi:

• 📊 Call Meter 3G — The time of incoming/outgoing calls, traffic and SMS. There's a widget for the home screen.
• ⏱️ Call Time Tracker – specializes only in call time, supports export to the Internet CSV. It works without the internet.
• 📱 Truecaller - in addition to identifying spam, it keeps statistics on calls (including time.

You can install any of these apps through Google Play.

1. Open the application and give access to the Call Log.
2. In the settings, enable the option to Track the time of calls.
3. For accuracy, sync your data with your Google Account (if required).

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14 Xiaomi smartphones block background activity of third-party apps to Call Meter 3G or the analogues worked correctly, add them to the Settings → Annexes → Special rights → Auto Start and No Battery Restrictions.

Install from Google Play| Access call logs |Enable autorun in MIUI settings |Deactivate battery optimization for the application |Sync data with Google Account-->

4.How to view the call time through USSD-team

Few people know, but some mobile operators provide statistics of calls through the Internet. USSD-It works even without the Internet and doesn't require installing apps. Here are commands for popular operators in Russia:

• 📞 MTS: Dial *111*0887# And call it, and the answer will be the last time. 5 call-up.
• 📱 Beeline: *110*09# → select the item “Details».
• 🌐 MegaFon: *105*00# → «Call statistics».
• 📡 Television2: *155*1# → «Call information».

The service is usually free, but check the rates on the operator's website.

• Only shows calls on the current one. SIM-map.
• The data can be updated with a delay of up to 24 hours.
• It does not work for international calls (only within the operator’s network).

If USSD-The team didn't work, try sending it. SMS The response message often contains the time of the last calls.

5. Viewing call time through detail from operator

The most reliable, but not the fastest, way is to request details from the operator, which contains all the details of all the calls, including the exact time, date and number of the subscriber.

1. Log in the operator’s personal account (the site or application My MTS / My Beeline, etc.).
2. Find the Details section or the Call History section.
3. Select a period (for example, the last month) and download the report in PDF or Excel format.

Advantages of the method:

• 📅 Accurate data without reference to the firmware of the phone.
• 📊 Possibility of analyzing call traffic for a long period.
• 🔒 Suitable for legal purposes (e.g. confirmation of a conversation).

Disadvantages:

• ⏳ Details are formed with a delay (usually 1-3 days).
• 💰 Some operators charge for increased detailing (for example, MegaFon – 30).₽/month).
• 📎 Internet access is required.

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Detailing from the operator is the only way to get call data if the phone has been dropped or lost. Store downloaded reports in the cloud (Google Drive, Yandex.Disk) in case of disputes.

6.Alternative methods: from conversation records to root access

If none of the above methods work, consider these options:

• 🎤 Record conversations: Enable call recording in the Phone app settings (if supported). In Redmi Note 11 and later, this feature is available by default.
• 🔧 Root Access: Root Explorer can help you find a system file /data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db, The risk: loss of warranty and system failure.
• 📴 Second second SIM In another phone: Temporarily move the SIM to a friend’s phone (like an iPhone) and check the call time there.

On Redmi with MIUI 14 Recording conversations is automatically saved to the folder MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec. Listening to the recording in any audio player, you will see its duration - this will be the time of the call.

⚠️ Note: Using root access to access system files may result in blocking MI-account (if protection is enabled) In addition, Xiaomi can cancel the warranty if you detect root rights.

FAQ: Frequent questions about call times on Xiaomi Redmi