How to see locked numbers on Xiaomi Redmi 7: all ways

You blocked the wrong number on Xiaomi Redmi 7 and now you can't find how to unlock it? Or you just want to check the list of blocked contacts but don't know where it is stored? Unlike the new Xiaomi models, where the blacklist is in a separate menu, on Redmi 7 with MIUI 10/11, this functionality is hidden deeper. In this article, all the working ways to view locked numbers, including hidden settings and workarounds for cases when standard methods do not work.

The Redmi 7 feature is that the number lock is implemented through the Phone app (not to be confused with Contacts!), and the list itself may not be displayed due to system failures or customized firmware. We'll look at not only the obvious options, but also little-known tricks - from using the USSD code to analyzing call logs through EngineerMode. If you have already tried to search for a blacklist through settings and found nothing - do not rush to reset the phone.

1. Standard method: through the application "Phone"

On most Xiaomi smartphones, the list of locked numbers is hidden in the Phone app menu. On Redmi 7, the path may differ depending on the MIUI version, but the general logic persists. Importantly, if you use a third-party dialer (like Google Phone), this method will not work - the lock is controlled exclusively through the standard application.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the phone application (icon with a handset).
• 🔍 Click on the three dots in the top right corner (or swipe left if gesture control is used).
• 📋 Select the Settings item → Number locking.
• 🔓 This will show you a list of all the blocked contacts. To unlock the number, tap it and confirm the action.

If you don't have a Block Numbers option, check the MIUI version. On firmware older than MIUI 12, the menu may be called a Black List or Lock List, and make sure you don't use a lightweight version of the Phone app (such as Mi Lite), where some of the features are stripped down.

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MIUI version not lower than 10.2 (check in "About the phone")

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2.The alternative path: through “Contacts” and “Security”

If the lock menu is not available in the Phone app, try using Contacts or Security. This method works on Redmi 7 with MIUI 11 Global, where locking functions are duplicated in several places, the main difference from the first method is that you can see not only the numbers, but also the contacts associated with them (if they are stored in the phone book).

Step-by-step:

1. Open Contacts → Click on three points → Contact Management.
2. Select Number Block or Blacklist (name depends on firmware localization).
3. If there is no item, go to Settings → Security → Lock numbers.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI EU) Security may require a password to access. If you haven't set one, try standard code 1234 or 0000. If that doesn't work, reset the password through your Mi Account (more on that below).

MIUI Global Stock Market

MIUI EU (unofficial)

Custom (LineageOS, Pixel Experience, etc.)

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3. Viewing through USSD-codes and engineering menus

When standard methods fail, service codes and hidden menus come to the rescue. Redmi 7 has two working ways: USSD-The first method is simpler, but only shows active operator locks; the second is more complex, but gives access to system logs of calls where you can find traces of blocked numbers.

Method 1: USSD-code for checking operator locks

Enter the following code in the Phone application:

##4636##

In the menu that opens, select Phone Information → Scroll down to the block "Call Lock" and you'll see the numbers locked at the level. SIM-Note: This method does not show numbers locked through MIUI.

Method 2: EngineerMode for Log Analysis

• 🛠️ Enter the phone code in the app: ##36446337## (for the MTK-processors, like on the Redmi 7).
• 📊 Go to Log and Debugging section → Call Logs.
• 🔍 Look for records marked Blocked or Rejected – these are the blocked numbers.

⚠️ Warning: Don't change other options in EngineerMode unless you're sure they're there. Incorrect settings can cause network loss or processor overheating. For example, changing Band Selection settings without knowing your carrier's frequencies will make the phone "deaf" before resetting.

4. Use of third-party applications

If the system methods don't work, third-party utilities will come to the rescue, and the main advantage of this approach is the ability not only to view, but also to export a list of blocked numbers into a file. We tested 3 applications that are guaranteed to work on Redmi 7 without root rights:

⚠️ Warning: When installing third-party blockers, disable the built-in lock MIUI, To avoid conflict, go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Phone. → Permissions and disable call access for standard dialer.

Important: Apps like Truecaller can sync your blacklist to the cloud, and if privacy is critical, use offline solutions (like Call Blocker without registration).

5. Restoration of access through Mi Account

If you have forgotten the password from the Security section or can not log in to lock settings due to restrictions, the associated Mi Account will help.This method will work even if the phone is locked at the MIUI level (for example, after unsuccessful attempts to enter the password).

Instructions:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com from another device.
2. Sign in with the same account as Redmi 7.
3. In the Devices section, find your phone and select Find the device.
4. Click Unlock (if the device is online) or Reset the lock screen password.

Once you reset your password, you can go back to Settings → Security → Number Lock. If this method doesn’t work, check if the Find Device option (Settings → Mi Account → Find the device) is enabled on your phone. Without it, remote unlocking is impossible.

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If you don’t remember which Mi Account is linked to your phone, try entering the Phone app code ##64663##. In some firmware, it shows the email of the linked account.

6. Radical measures: resetting and backup

If none of these methods worked, the last resort is to reset your settings. On Redmi 7, this will delete all data, including the list of blocked numbers, but will return access to your phone's settings. Before reset, make sure to back up your settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.

How to reset your settings:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset All Settings (not to be confused with Network Reset!).
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

Once reset, the blacklist will be empty, but you can re-add numbers through Phone → Settings → Number Lock. If the lock was critical (for example, to protect against spam), restore it from backup or manually.

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Settings reset removes not only locked numbers, but all the data on the phone, including photos, messages and installed apps. Always back up before resetting!

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