How to find and manage locked numbers on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: 5 proven ways

The blocked contacts on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro can sometimes be a real headache: you forget who was added to the blacklist, or you want to check if an important number was mistakenly included. Unfortunately, the manufacturer did not make this process intuitive — the feature is hidden in the depths of MIUI, and in some versions of the firmware its location changed. This article will help you figure out how to quickly find the list of blocked numbers, export it or delete unnecessary records without unnecessary manipulation and the risk of losing data.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro features a hybrid lock system: some numbers can be stored in the standard Phone app, some in Security or even Messages. We'll look at all possible scenarios, including cases where the phone was reset to factory settings and the backup failed. You'll also learn how to circumvent MIUI restrictions if the system doesn't show some locked numbers due to firmware bugs.

1. Standard method: through the application "Phone"

The most obvious way is to use the built-in Phone app, which is the desktop tube icon, and it stores the main database of blocked contacts, but only if you blocked them through this interface, and it's important that if the number was blocked through Messages or Security, it may not be on this list.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the phone app (not to be confused with Contacts!).
• 🔍 Click on the three dots in the upper right corner (menu) and select Settings.
• 🚫 Go to the section "Block numbers" (in some versions) MIUI It's called the Blacklist).
• 📋 Here you will see a full list of blocked numbers with the ability to unlock or add new ones.

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If the list does not contain expected numbers, check the log tab in the Phone app – sometimes blocked calls are displayed there marked Blocked.

Note that in MIUI 12 and later, the lock section can be moved to Settings → Apps → Phone → Permissions → Number Lock. This depends on the regional firmware. If you have a global version (marked Global in your phone settings), use the former method. For Chinese firmware (China), the path may be different.

2. Alternative method: through “Security”

The Security app (shield icon) in Xiaomi is responsible not only for antivirus protection, but also for lock management at the system level.

• 📞 Incoming challenges;
• 💬 SMS-message;
• 🌐 Suspicious calls (Spam Protection feature).

How to get there:

1. Run the Security app (if it is not on the desktop, search through the system search).
2. Go to Block or Protect against Spam (name depends on the version of MIUI).
3. Select the Black List tab or Blocked Numbers tab.
4. To control, click on three dots in the corner and select List Management.

An important nuance: if you use Google Messages instead of the standard Messages application from Xiaomi, the numbers blocked through it will not appear here.

3. View through “Messages”: if the number is blocked for SMS only

If you blocked a contact exclusively for SMS (for example, to avoid receiving spam mailings), it will not be on the blocked call list.

1. Open the Messages app (the envelope icon).
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Settings.
3. Select Message Blocking or Spam Filter.
4. Check the tabs Blacklist and Blocked Senders.

In MIUI 14, the path can look like this: Messages → Settings → Additional → Blocking and Filtering. Here you can also set up automatic blocking of spam for keywords (for example, “winning”, “credit”, “renewal”).

4.Export and backup of the list of blocked numbers

If you plan to reset your phone or update your firmware, it’s helpful to keep a list of blocked contacts.Unfortunately, MIUI doesn’t provide a direct export function, but there are workarounds:

Critical information: Backups via Mi Cloud do not save numbers locked through the Security app of MIUI versions older than 13.5.2.Be sure to check the firmware’s relevance before resetting your phone.

5. If the number is blocked but not displayed in the lists

Sometimes Redmi Note 8 Pro users are faced with a situation where the call does not pass, but the number is missing in all of the listed sections.

• 🔄 Cache Systems: Clear the cache of applications Phone, Security and Messages through Settings → Annexes → Application management.
• 📱 Double lock: Check your mobile operator’s settings – some (such as MTS or Beeline) offer spam blocking services at the level of the service. SIM-map.
• 🤖 Third-party apps: Antiviruses like Avast or Kaspersky can have their own blacklists.
• 🔧 Firmware failure: If the problem has occurred after the update MIUI, Try to revert to the previous version through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Three points. → Selection of a service pack.

Check the app cache|Disable the blocking services from the operator|Remove Third-Party Antiviruses|Try calling from another phone.-->

In extreme cases, you can use the developer mode for diagnosis:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times).
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For Developers and turn on the Call Log.
3. Ask someone to call from a locked number and check logs through adb logcat.

6.Restore the list after resetting the phone

If you have already done a hard reset and have not saved a backup, the chances of returning the list of blocked numbers are minimal.

• 🔄 Restore from Google Account: When you first set up your phone, select Restore from Google Drive (if contact sync was previously enabled).
• 📱 Backup files: Connect your phone to your PC and check the folder /MIUI/backup/AllBackup You can find files with the.mbk extension. You can restore them through Settings. → Additionally. → Recovery and discharge.
• 💾 Third-party utilities: Programs like Dr.Fone or Tenorshare UltData can scan internal memory for data residues, but there are no guarantees.

⚠️ Note: Do not use informal firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience) to restore locks. /data, where these settings are stored, making recovery impossible.

If nothing works, you can manually restore the list, focusing on call history and SMS. In the future, we recommend using cloud services for backup or export contacts in.vcf format with lock notes.

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The only reliable way to keep locked numbers is to back up regularly through Mi Cloud or manually record them in notes.

FAQ: Frequent questions about locking numbers on Xiaomi