How to Watch Xiaomi Call Time: From Standard Tools to Hidden MIUI Chips

Have you ever tried to remember how long an important phone conversation lasted, but couldn’t find this information? On Xiaomi smartphones, call data is not as obvious as on other devices — especially if it is a model with custom firmware or an outdated version. MIUI. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways: from built-in tools to little-known tricks with the help of the computer. USSD-codes and third-party services.

The manufacturer doesn’t always focus on this feature, so many users don’t even know that their Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5 keeps a detailed record of outgoing and incoming calls — including exact duration. Meanwhile, this data can be useful for monitoring tariff, analyzing communication or even in disputes with a carrier. Next, you will learn where the logs of calls are stored, how to export them and what to do if the story suddenly disappears.

Where to store your MIUI call history: standard location

On most Xiaomi devices, the call log is integrated into the Phone app. However, depending on the MIUI version and regional firmware, the interface may differ. For example, on Xiaomi 13 Ultra with global firmware, the detail section is hidden deeper than on Redmi 10A for the Chinese market.

To open a standard journal:

• 📱 Open the phone app (not to be confused with Contacts"!).
• 📜 Go to the "Journal" tab (usually at the bottom of the screen).
• ⏱️ Click on any call and its duration will be displayed (if the call was successful).

Important: If you are using dual SIM-The maps, the history can be divided into each of them. SIM You can see it at the top of the log screen, and also note that failed calls (such as when a subscriber was unavailable) may not display time, only status.

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If the log doesn't show duration, try resetting the Phone app settings to Settings → Apps → App Management → Phone → Storage → Clear the data. This won't delete the history, but will reboot the interface.

How to turn on call times if it is hidden

Some Xiaomi firmware (especially Chinese or modified ones) have disabled the conversation duration display by default to activate this feature:

1. Open the phone's Settings.
2. Go to the Apps → Application management.
3. Find the phone and select permissions.
4. Make sure that permissions for Call Log and Warehouse (for backups) are enabled.
5. Go back to the settings of the Phone app and find Additional settings → Show the duration of calls (the name may vary).

If there is no such item, try an alternative method:

• 🔧 Enter the code ##4636## (test menu will open).
• 📊 Go to the tab "Use statistics".
• 🔄 This can show the total duration of calls for a period (but not for each contact!).

Exporting Call History: How to Save Data to PC or Cloud

If you need to save your call history for analysis or backup, MIUI offers several ways to export, the most reliable is through the built-in backup feature:

1. Open "Settings" → About the phone → Backup and reset.
2. Select Local Backup.
3. Check the "Call log" box (don't forget to also select Contacts if they are linked).
4. Click "Create a backup" and wait until it is completed.

The backup file will be stored in the MIUI/backup/AllBackup folder on the internal drive, which can be copied to a PC or uploaded to the cloud (e.g. Google Drive), and it will require special software, such as Mi PC Suite, to extract data from the backup.

An alternative method is to use Google Contacts:

• 🔄 Sync your call log with your Google account in Settings → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization.
• 🌐 Open the web version of Google Contacts on PC.
• 📊 On the menu on the left, select "More" → "Export and save data in.csv format.

USSD-codes and hidden menus to check detail

If standard methods do not work (for example, after resetting), you can use the USSD-These commands allow you to request details directly from the servers of the mobile provider:

It's important: USSD-The details from the operator show only those calls that went through his network - if you called via VoIP (WhatsApp, Viber), this data is not there.

For users of Xiaomi root-access, there is another way – view system logs through ADB. Connect the phone to your PC and follow the command:

adb shell content query --uri content://call_log/calls

This will display a complete call history in JSON format, including duration, date and call type (outgoing/incoming).

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USSD-codes are the only way to get call data if they have been deleted from the phone's memory, but operators keep details for a limited time (usually 3-6 months).

Third-party applications for call analysis

If embedded tools MIUI You don't like it, you can use specialized applications, they offer advanced statistics, graphs, even integration with the calendar.-3 tested solutions:

• 📊 Call Meter 3G — Keeps track of traffic and call times, supports export to Excel, free version limited to 30 days of history.
• 🔍 Call Logs Backup & Restore – saves the log to the cloud and allows you to restore it after a phone reset.
• 📈 Truecaller – in addition to identifying spam, it shows statistics of communication with each contact (requires registration).

When installing third-party applications, pay attention to permissions: they should only request access to the Call Log and Contacts. If the application requires access to SMS, Geolocation or Camera without explaining the reason, this is a reason to be wary.

Check the rating and reviews in Google Play| Make sure the developer is listed (not "Unknown") | Read the privacy policy | Reject requests for unnecessary permissions | Create a backup before the first run-->

What to do if your phone history has disappeared

Sometimes the call log on Xiaomi is suddenly cleared.

• 🔄 Updates MIUI (Especially when you switch to a new version, for example, from 13 to 14).
• 📱 Resetting to factory settings.
• 🗑️ Clearing the cache of the "Phone" application through settings.
• 🛠️ Custom firmware installations (e.g. Xiaomi.eu or Pixel Experience).

Recovering a deleted history can be done in the following ways:

1. Check backups in Settings → About Phone → Backup.
2. Use Google Account: If sync has been enabled, data can be saved in Google Contacts.
3. Contact the operator – details for recent months are usually available via personal account or USSD.
4. Restore through ADB (power users only):

adb backup -f call_logs.ab -apk com.android.providers.contacts

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If you regularly lose your call history, turn on automatic sync with Google: Settings → Accounts → Google → Account Sync → Enable Contacts. This will not save you from a complete reset, but will help with accidental deletion.

Specifics of different Xiaomi models: Redmi, POCO, Black Shark

The firmware on Xiaomi devices can be very different even within the same line.

• 📱 Redmi (budget models): often use a lightweight version MIUI without extended call stats. 9A The journal can only store data for the last 30 days.
• 🎮 POCO Black Shark: The firmware of these sub-brands is closer to “pure” Android, so the call history here is managed through the standard Google Phone app (if installed).

On devices with Global ROM (e.g. Xiaomi 11T Pro), call times are displayed by default, while on China ROM, this feature has to be enabled manually through Settings → Additional → Show duration.

For the POCO F5 and other POCO Launcher models, there is a caveat: the call log can be duplicated in two places – in the standard Phone app and in Google Phone (if installed as the default app).

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Default Applications → Phone App.
2. Select “Phone” (built-in) or “Google Phone”.

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On Black Shark and some POCO, call times may not be saved due to optimizations for games, in which case installing a third-party application, such as Simple Call Log, will help.

FAQ: Frequent questions about call times on Xiaomi

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If you need to keep an accurate record of work calls, install Call Tracker – it allows you to assign tags to calls (for example, “Work”, “Personal”) and build reports by period.