How to check the blacklist of contacts on the phone Xiaomi: all the ways

Do you suspect that one of your contacts has been blacklisted on a Xiaomi smartphone, or do you want to add a bothersome subscriber? In this article, we will examine all the ways to check and manage call blocking/SMS on Redmi, POCO and other brands. The blacklist in MIUI works differently than on pure Android, so standard methods here do not always work.

It’s important to understand that in Xiaomi, a blacklist can be hidden in non-obvious menu sections – especially after updates. MIUI 14/15. We will show you where to look for locks in new and old versions of firmware, how to check if your number is blocked on someone else's Xiaomi, and what to do if the standard settings do not work. MIUI It allows you to block calls selectively over time.

Where is the blacklist in MIUI: the official way

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI settings. However, the location of the item changed in different versions of the firmware. In recent updates (MIUI 14/15), the path became more logical, but in older versions (MIUI 12 and below), it could be “hidden” in unexpected places.

For modern smartphones (Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12/13, POCO F5/X5):

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Slip on three dots in the upper right corner → select Settings.
3. Go to the Blocking Numbers or Blacklist (some regional firmware may call the Blocked List).
4. Here you will see all the locked numbers. To add a new one, click + and select a contact or enter the number manually.

For older models (Redmi 9/Note 10, POCO X3, etc.) with MIUI 11-12:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Phone. → Number locking.
• 🔍 Sometimes the item is hidden in Settings → System and device → Additionally. → Locking down calls.
• ⚙️ In some firmware for India/China, the blacklist is called DND (Do not disturb) and is in the call settings.

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If you have global firmware (EEA) and you don't have lock, try changing the region to India or Russia, which sometimes reveals hidden features.

How to check if your number is blocked on someone else’s Xiaomi

There are a number of indirect ways to find out if you are blacklisted on someone else's Xiaomi phone, and they won't give you a hundred percent guarantee (especially if the owner uses third-party apps to block), but in 80% of cases they will help determine the status.

The main signs that you have been blocked:

• 📞 The call is reset after 1-2 horns (or goes straight to voicemail).
• 💬 SMS Not delivered (no "delivered" status in your messenger).
• 🔔 V WhatsApp/Telegram Messages are sent but not read (gray boxes without the status "read").
• 🕒 The call passes, but after lifting the tube immediately breaks (characteristic of the function "List of exceptions" in the MIUI).

To check the lock more accurately:

1. Call from another number to this Xiaomi. If the call goes well, you've been blocked.
2. Send an SMS asking you to reply with "1" if the message is received. No response + no delivery status = blocking.
3. Use services like Truecaller (if the phone owner has this app installed, it can show lock status).

Hidden blacklist features in MIUI: what the system can do

MIUI firmware offers advanced lock settings that many users are unaware of, such as:

The "Exclusion List" feature is especially useful, allowing you to create a "white list" of contacts that will make calls even if the "Do Not Disturb" mode is turned on, which is convenient if you want to filter out spam, but do not miss an important call from your family or work.

The blacklist doesn’t work: what to do?

Sometimes users find that locking numbers on Xiaomi doesn’t work, and the reasons can be different, from firmware bugs to conflicts with third-party apps.

⚠️ Note: If you use two of these SIM-The card, the lock can only work for the main card (SIM1). To block the number for both sims, add it to the blacklist twice - separately for each card.

• 🔄 Update the firmware. MIUI 14.0.5 and below was a bug that caused the lock to be reset after the reboot. MIUI 15.
• 📱 Check the phone app's permissions. Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Phone. → Permits and make sure all permissions related to calls and contacts are included.
• 🛠️ Reset the network settings. Sometimes a communication module malfunction causes you to ignore the blacklist. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.
• 🚫 Remove third-party blockers. Apps like Truecaller, Call Blocker or Hiya can conflict with the built-in lock. MIUI.

If nothing helps, try an alternative method of blocking through settings. SIM-map:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose yours. SIM-map → Additional settings.
3. Find Call Block or Inbound Ban (not available on all operators).
4. Add the number manually. This lock works at the operator level and is independent of firmware.

How to export/import a blacklist to Xiaomi

If you change your phone or want to back up your locked numbers, MIUI has built-in blacklisting/export tools, which also works for transferring data between Xiaomi devices.

For export:

1. Open the phone → Settings → Lock numbers.
2. Slip on three dots in the upper right corner → Exports.
3. Select the format:.vcf (for contacts) or.txt (number list).
4. Save the file to your internal memory or SD-map.

For import on a new phone:

1. Copy the blacklist file to the new device.
2. Open the phone → Settings → Lock numbers → Import.
3. Select a file and confirm the import. Numbers will be added to the current blacklist (duplicates will be ignored).

⚠️ Note: When importing from a.vcf file (contacts), only numbers saved in the format are blocked. +[country code][number] (e.g, +Numbers without country code need not be blocked.

If the built-in export does not work (occurs on custom firmware), use the workaround:

• 📝 Take screenshots with a blacklist.
• 🖥️ Transfer the screenshots to your computer and recognize the text through Google Lens or ABBYY FineReader.
• 📋 Save numbers in a text file and import manually.

Third-party applications for extended locking

If the built-in MIUI features are not enough, you can use third-party applications, which offer additional features, such as:

• 🔍 Blocking by regular expressions (for example, all numbers with a prefix) +375).
• 📊 Statistics of blocked calls with time/date graphs.
• 🤖 Automatic addition of spammer numbers from databases (Truecaller, Hiya).
• 🔔 Notifications of attempts to call from blocked numbers.

Top.-3 apps:

To avoid conflicts with the built-in MIUI lock:

1. Turn off the standard blacklist in Phone → Settings → Lock numbers.
2. Give the application all the necessary permissions (calls, SMS, contacts).
3. In the application settings, select Use as the default blocker.

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Third-party blockers consume more battery than the built-in MIUI function. If you only need a basic lock, use standard settings.

Frequent questions about the blacklist on Xiaomi