How to call with an additional number from Xiaomi phone: all ways

Have you ever had a situation where you need to call a specific employee of a company, but the site only lists a multichannel number with an extra number? or tried to contact a government agency where you need to enter additional numbers after the beeps? On Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi models and POCO) This problem is solved in several ways, from the standard set to the hidden functions of the caller. In this article, we will analyze all the working methods of 2026, including the nuances for different versions. MIUI and types of additional numbers.

The problem is that not all users are aware of the existence of special characters (;,,, w, p) in phone numbers, which automate dialing the extra number, saving time and nerves. +74951234567p123, The smartphone will wait for the answering machine to respond and type 123 as an extra. MIUI 14 and newer? And why do you sometimes use a comma instead of a pause.

What is an additional number and why is it needed?

An additional number (or internal number) is an additional subscriber ID within a corporate or virtual PBX, which allows you to route incoming calls to a specific employee, department or device without having to have a separate phone line for each workplace. Like in the room. +7 (495) 123-45-67 dob. 105 figure 105 — That's the extra number.

These numbers are widely used:

• 🏢 In company offices (to contact specific departments)
• 🏥 In medical institutions (for appointment to doctors)
• 🏛 In state organizations (for applications to different services)
• 📞 In call centers (for forwarding to operators)
• 🏠 In apartment buildings (for intercoms with internal communication)

On Xiaomi smartphones, there are two main scenarios for dialing an extra number: manual (you listen to the horns and enter the numbers yourself) and automatic (the phone does this for you after special characters), the second method is preferable, since it eliminates errors and speeds up the process.

How to dial an additional number on Xiaomi

Xiaomi smartphones support several methods of dialing additional numbers, but their availability depends on the version. MIUI And the phone models. Let's look at all the options.

1. Manual setup after connection

The most versatile but inconvenient way, suitable for all versions. MIUI and PBX types:

1. Dial the main number (for example, +74951234567).
2. Press the call button (green tube).
3. Wait for the answering machine or the start of the beeps.
4. Enter the extra number on the caller keyboard (e.g. 105# or just 105).

⚠️ Note: Some PBXs require you to press # or * after the extra number. If the connection does not occur, try options 105#, 105 or 105.

Automatic set with pause (symbol p)

Most of the modern Xiaomi smartphones (starting with the MIUI 12) support a special p symbol, which indicates a pause, the phone will wait for the PBX response and automatically type digits after p.

Format of set:

+74951234567p105

Where:

• +74951234567 - Main number
• p - pause (waiting for a response)
• 105 - additional number

🔹 How to enter the p symbol:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Start dialing.
3. Press and hold the * (asterisk) button on the keyboard and a menu with p and w characters will appear.
4. Select p.

Make sure that the number is in an international format (+7 or 8)

Check if your PBX supports automatic dialing

Check if you need a # symbol at the end of the number.

Save the number in contacts for quick access-->

3. Waiting pause (symbol w)

The w character works similarly to p, but with one key difference: the phone will wait until you manually confirm the continuation of the typing (at the push of a button), which is useful if the PBX first asks you to choose a language or department.

Format:

+74951234567w105

🔹 When using w instead of p:

• 🗣 If after the connection sounds voice menu with a choice of options
• 🔢 If the PBX requires first enter the department code, and then additional
• ⏳ If the pause p is too fast or too slow

4. Use of comma (,) for short pause

Old versions. MIUI (Before the 12th, a comma (,) was used instead of p, and this method still works on some Redmi models. POCO, but may require manual input through long pressing *.

Format:

+74951234567,105

⚠️ Note: On new smartphones (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T or POCO F5) The comma may not work. In this case, use p.

5. Preservation of the number with additional contacts

To avoid dialing an extra number each time, keep it in contact using the p symbol:

1. Open Contacts. → Add contact.
2. Enter the room field: +74951234567p105.
3. Keep contact with an understandable name (for example, "Ivanov I.I. (ex. 105)").

Now, when you call, the smartphone will automatically dial an additional number after the response of the PBX.

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If the extra number doesn't work, try to remove the first 0 (for example, instead of 0105 dial 105).

Table: Symbols for automatic dialing on Xiaomi

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even with the right number, the extra number may not work, so let's look at the typical errors and how to fix them.

1. PBX does not accept an additional number

If after recruitment p105 or w105 The connection is reset, try it:

• 🔢 Add # at the end: +74951234567p105#
• 🔤 Remove the first zero: +74951234567p05 instead p005
• ⏱ Increase pause: dial two ps in a row: +74951234567pp105

2. p or w characters are not displayed on the keyboard

If you press * long enough, you don't see a menu with p and w:

• 📱 Update the Phone app through Play Market.
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone.
• ⚙ Enable the developer mode and check the set settings (see spoiler below).

3.The call is reset after dialing the additional

This is a common problem for virtual PBX (for example, in the Bitrix24 Or Asterisk. Solutions:

• 📞 Try dialing an extra number without the # symbol at the end.
• ⏳ Increase the pause by adding a few ps: +74951234567ppp105.
• 🔄 Use w instead of p to control the time of dialing.

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If nothing works, contact the PBX administrator and specify the format for dialing the extra number. You may need a special prefix (e.g. *105 instead of 105).

Features for different Xiaomi models

Functionality of the set of additional numbers may differ depending on the model of the smartphone and the version MIUI. Below are the key nuances for popular lines.

1. Flagship models (Xiaomi) 13/14, Mix series)

On top devices (for example, Xiaomi 14 Pro or Mix Fold 3) uses an updated call with support for:

• 🔢 Automatically determine the format of the additional number (independently substitutes p or w).
• 📋 Preserving the history of the set with additional numbers.
• 🔍 Contact search by additional number (if it is specified in the contact name).

Redmi series (Note 12, Note 13, Redmi 12)

Budget models (Redmi Note 12 Pro)+, Redmi 12C) You may not be able to automatically dial through p in older versions of firmware:

• 📲 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version through Settings → Updating the system.
• 🔄 Use a comma (,) instead of p.
• 📥 Install an alternative call (such as Google Phone) that supports pauses.

3. Devices POCO (F5, X5, M6)

Smartphones POCO It is often provided with a “naked” version. MIUI No extra add-ons. Here, the extra numbers are dialed as standard:

• 🔢 The p and w symbols are available through a long press *.
• 📱 There is no automatic formatting – you need to enter characters manually.
• 🔄 If you have problems with dialing, try resetting the call settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Phone. → Warehouse → Clear the data.

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On models POCO global firmware (e.g, POCO F5 Global) sometimes helps to change the region to India in the settings SIM-This includes additional calling functions.

Alternative methods of dialing an additional number

If standard methods don’t work, try workarounds.

1.Use of Google Phone

Google’s call supports pauses and extra numbers on all devices, including Xiaomi:

1. Install Google Phone from the Play Market.
2. Open the application and dial the number in the format +74951234567p105.
3. The p symbol will appear after a long press on *.

2.Search through USSD-team

Some operators (for example, MTS or Beeline) allow you to call additional numbers through the USSD-- Format:

*105*74951234567*105#

Where:

• *105 - service code (check with the operator)
• 74951234567 - Main number
• 105 - additional number

⚠️ Attention: USSD-The set can be charged as an outgoing call even if the subscriber did not respond.

3. Virtual PBX and SIP-call-up

If you frequently call corporate extension numbers, consider SIP-Customers (e.g. Zoiper or Linphone:

• 📞 Calling directly to internal numbers without dialing the main number.
• 🔒 Encrypt the connection (important for business calls).
• 📊 Keep a call history with additional numbers.

To set up SIP will require data from the administrator of the PBX (login, password, server address).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions