How to make a redirect from one number to another Megaphone on Xiaomi phone: 5 working ways

Do you often miss important calls because the main Megaphone number is always busy or unavailable? Or do you want to temporarily redirect incoming calls to a spare number without losing customers and contacts? Set up call forwarding to Xiaomi (be it Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 Or the flagship Mi 14, which takes less than 5 minutes if you know the right codes and menu paths, but there are pitfalls here, from the tariff restrictions of the MegaFon to the shell features. MIUI, which can block the standard methods.

5 proven methods of forwarding (including hidden ones) USSD-codes and settings SIM-We're going to look at why sometimes redirects don't work even with the right commands, how to get around operator restrictions, and what to do when calls go nowhere after setting up. And we're going to look at a unique interoperability table with different versions. MIUI, Which you will not find in the official documentation.

1. Methods of redirecting to MegaFon: which one to choose for Xiaomi

Megaphone supports 4 types of redirects, but not all of them are equally available on Xiaomi smartphones. MIUI It often hides the standard Android settings by replacing them with its menus. 10C The way to set up calls is different from POCO F5, Although both are working on the same version. MIUI.

Here are the options for redirecting calls:

• 📱 Through the phone menu is the most visual way, but does not work on all firmware.
• 🔢 USSD-codes are a universal method, but require syntax knowledge (one-digit error and redirection will not work).
• 🌐 MegaFon personal account - convenient if there is no access to the phone, but the settings are applied with a delay of up to 15 minutes.
• 📞 Voice menu – suitable for older users, but takes a long time.
• 🔄 Conditional redirection – redirect only when employed/unavailable (configured separately).

At Xiaomi, we recommend starting with USSD-codes – they work even on custom firmware and do not depend on the version MIUI. But if you prefer a GUI, first check if the settings are hidden by your operator (more about this in the next section).

2.Why Xiaomi may not display the redirect menu

If you've entered the Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Call forwarding, but no menu item — the problem is not the phone, but one of three factors:

1. Operator restrictions: MegaFon can block access to redirect settings for some fares (e.g., All for 500 or corporate lines).
2. An outdated version MIUI: In the firmware below MIUI 12.5 Redirect menu hidden in Additional settings → A challenge → Redirection.
3. Double. SIM-Map: On some models (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro)+) Redirection settings appear only after the selection of the main SIM In Settings → SIM-map → By default, for calls.

Decision:

• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes the menu appears after a restart.
• 📱 Check if it is hidden under the “Advanced” or “More” option in the call settings.
• 🔧 Update. MIUI until the latest version 2026 year-round MIUI 14/15).

3. Step-by-step instruction: forwarding through USSD-code

This is the most reliable way, and it works even if the phone menu is not available.

How to enter codes on Xiaomi:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Go to the Set tab (where the number is entered).
3. Enter the code (e.g. *21*79123456789#) and press the call button.
4. Wait. SMS Megaphone with confirmation (coming during the 1-2 minute).

Important: If after entering the code, an error occurs “Service is not supported”, then:

• 🚫 Your tariff does not support redirection (check in the personal account MegaFon).
• 🔒 The number activated the service "Redirect prohibition" (disabled by the code *351#).
• 📵 SIM-The card is inactive or blocked (call the number from another phone).

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If the redirect doesn’t work, try entering the code through the engineering menu: open the dial and type ##4636##, then select Phone Information and enter USSD-manually.

4. Set up via the phone menu (for MIUI 12.5 and newer)

If USSD-codes seem complicated, try to enable forwarding through a GUI. The path depends on the Xiaomi model:

For most devices (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11):

1. Open the Settings.
2. Move to the SIM-maps and mobile networks.
3. Choose. SIM-Megaphone.
4. Click Call forwarding (or Additional settings) → Redirection).
5. Choose the type of redirect (always if busy, etc.).
6. Enter the number for forwarding in format 79XXXXXXXXX.
7. Confirm activation.

For older models (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3):

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Press three points (⋮) top-right.
3. Select Settings → Additional settings → Call forwarding.

What to do if the menu is gray and inactive:

• 🔄 Reboot your phone – sometimes it helps.
• 📶 Check the signal level of the network (with a weak signal, the settings may not load).
• 🔧 Reset network settings: Settings → SIM-map → Resetting mobile network settings.

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On Xiaomi with a double. SIM-The redirect card is set up separately for each SIM. If you use two Megaphone numbers, check that the redirect is activated on the correct line.

5. Redirection through the personal account MegaFon

If the phone is not available or you prefer to configure services through the web interface, use MegaFon's personal account.

1. Sign in to the website or in the application My Megaphone.
2. Go to the Services section → Management of services.
3. Find the call forwarding unit (can be in the call and SMS).
4. Select the type of redirect and enter the number.
5. Confirm the changes with the code from SMS.

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ It works even if the phone is turned off or lost.
• ✅ You can set up a forwarding schedule (for example, only during business hours).
• ✅ The history of changes (when and what settings were applied).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Settings are applied with a delay of up to 15 minutes.
• ❌ Some tariffs do not support the management of redirection through the LK.

Conditional redirection: redirection only when employed or unavailable

If you don't need to redirect all calls, but only those you miss, set up conditional forwarding.This is good for business or if you have an unstable connection.

Methods of setting:

Through USSD-code:

• 📞 If occupied: 67[number]#
• 🚫 If no response: 61[number]#
• 🌍 If out of zone: 62[number]#

Through the phone menu (MIUI):

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-map → Call forwarding.
2. Select If it is busy, if there is no response or if it is unavailable.
3. Please provide a number for redirection.
4. Set the timeout for “If there is no response” (default 20 seconds).

Nuances of conditional redirection to MegaFon:

• 🕒 Waiting time for response (for the purpose of *61#) codeable 61[number]11[e.g, *61*79123456789*11*30# for 30 seconds).
• 🔄 If you activate several types of conditional redirect, priority will be given to the → If there is no answer → If not available.

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To disable all types of redirects at once, type the code ##002#. This is useful if you have tested different settings and want to reset them to factory.

7. Frequent errors and how to fix them

Even if you do everything according to the instructions, the redirect may not work.-5 Mistakes of Xiaomi Users and Their Solutions:

Features for Xiaomi:

• 📵 On some models (e.g. Redmi) A1) Redirection is disabled after update MIUI. Check the settings after updates.
• 🔋 If the phone is discharged to 0%, the conditional redirect ("If unavailable") may not work.

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If you use two of them SIM-maps on Xiaomi, redirects will only work on the line that is selected as the main one for calls.

8. Alternative methods: applications and services

If standard methods do not work, consider alternatives:

Annexes for forwarding:

• 📲 Call Forwarding (Play Market) – allows you to configure redirection on schedule.
• 📲 Truecaller – has a built-in redirect function for business users.

Virtual PBX:

• ☎ Zadarma or Mango Office – connect MegaFon number to cloud PBX and configure redirection via web interface.

Services from MegaFon:

• 📞 «Redirection to voice mail – activated by *444#.
• 📞 «Smart Secretary" - a paid service with flexible settings (details on the MegaFon website).

Warning: Third-party forwarding apps may conflict with Xiaomi's system settings.

⚠️ Warning: Turn off built-in redirects in your phone settings to avoid double call redirects (this can lead to an endless call cycle).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions