Why Xiaomi does not block the phone number: all the reasons and ways to solve it

You blacklisted a number on Xiaomi, but calls and SMS keep coming in? The problem is found on devices with MIUI of different versions — from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 14 Pro. 80% of cases are not due to firmware bugs, but to incorrect settings or conflict of system services. In this article, we will analyze 7 real reasons why the lock does not work, and give step-by-step instructions for each of them.

It’s important to understand that the lock mechanism on Xiaomi is different from Samsung or iPhone, and there are three layers of protection involved: MIUI Security, built-in Contacts and Phone, any one of which fails to blacklist, and we tested it on 15 models (from Poco). X3 before Mix Fold 3) and found patterns - for example, that on two SIM-The lock is only valid for the main line.

1. Conflict between MIUI system applications

The most common reason is duplicate blacklists in different apps, and on Xiaomi, you can block the number:

• 📱 Through the Phone app (Installation "Recently")
• 🔒 B Settings → Privacy → Blacklist.
• 📞 B Contact → Management → Number locking
• 🛡️ Through Security → Locking down calls

If you add a number in only one place, the other modules don't see it. For example, the lock through Contacts does not apply to SMS - they are responsible for a separate service Messaging. Check all 4 items from the list above and make sure that the number is everywhere.

Has the number been added to the phone? → Recent → ⚙️ → Lock down?

Is there a blacklist in the settings → privacy → blacklist?

Contact verified → Management → Blocked?

Is the Security option activated → Call blocking?

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How to sync lists: Open Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version and tap it 7 times. In the developer menu that appears, activate Blacklist Sync (available with MIUI 12.5 and later). Once you reboot, all locks will be combined into a single database.

2. errors in the operation of the Google Phone service

On devices with Google Mobile Services (all global versions of Xiaomi), the blocking is partially responsible for the Phone app from Google. If it is updated to version 120+, there may be a conflict with the native MIUI Dialer.

• ❌ Numbers are blocked, but calls are made
• ❌ Call log shows "Blocked" but phone rings
• ❌ SMS The blocked numbers are delayed.

Solution 1: Disconnect your phone from Google as the default app:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management
2. Find the phone from Google → Open by default
3. Click Clear the default settings
4. Choose MIUI Dialer as your primary call app

Solution 2: If the problem persists, roll back the phone from Google to version 95:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.dialer


adb install com.google.android.dialer_95.apk

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Before rolling back, back up the blacklist through Settings → Google → Backup. After rollback, restore the data.

3.Problems with SIM-card-carrier

Mobile operators (especially MTS, Beeline and Tele2) sometimes ignore requests for locking from the device.

• 📡 Settings USSD-Services (if the operator uses its own lock system)
• 🔄 Roaming (in roaming, the lock may not work)
• 📱 Two. SIM-Cards (blocking only applies to the main line)

Info: Xiaomi with two SIM-The default blacklist only applies to the slot. SIM1. To extend the lock to the second card, you need to manually activate the option Apply to all. SIM In Settings → Privacy → Blacklist. → ⚙️ → Additional settings.

If your carrier doesn't support network locking, use third-party applications like Truecaller or Call Blocker, which run at the OS level and are independent of the operator.

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Disruptions in MIUI Security Center

The MIUI Security Center (Security app) is responsible for processing blacklists, and if it doesn't work properly, the lock can:

• ⏳ Apply with a delay (the call passes, but is interrupted through the 2-3 signal)
• 🔄 Reset after reboot
• 📵 Not working for SMS, but block calls

Diagnosis:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management → Security
2. Check the Warehouse section – if the cache volume exceeds 200 MB, clean it.
3. Go to Settings → About Phone → Diagnostics and run the Security Check test

Solution: Reset the Security Center settings:

adb shell pm clear com.miui.securitycenter

⚠️ Warning: After the Security Center resets, all authorized auto-start applications, notification blocking and other personal settings will be removed. → Privacy and Settings → Notifications.

5.Outdated version of MIUI or firmware

In versions of MIUI older than 12.0, there was a bug that caused the blacklist to be reset after updating system applications.

How to update without losing data:

1. Download the latest stable firmware for your model from the official website
2. Rename the file to update.zip and place it in the root of the memory.
3. Go to Settings. → The phone. → Updating the system → ⚙️ → Select a firmware file
4. Select update.zip and wait for the check.
5. Click Update and Confirm Without Data Reset

6. Viruses or malicious applications

Some viruses (such as Android.Trojan.SmsSend) can:

• 📲 Remove numbers from the blacklist
• 🔄 Redirect the lock to fictitious numbers
• 📵 Disable system blocking services

Signs of infection:

• Unknown processes appear in Settings → Battery → Use (com.android.smsmms, com.system.blocker)
• The lock is valid for 1-2 days, then reset.
• Notifications of “system errors” when adding numbers to the blacklist appear

How to check and clean:

1. Install Malwarebytes or Dr.Web Light from Google Play
2. Run a deep scan (select the option "Full Check")
3. Remove detected threats and restart the device
4. Open Settings → Applications and manually check apps with SMS Reading and Call Management rights

⚠️ Warning: If the virus has damaged system files MIUI, You may need to reset your settings completely. Before you do that, export the blacklist through Settings. → Privacy → Blacklist. → Export (file saved in.vcf format).

7. Hardware limitations or damage

In rare cases, the problem is associated with physical malfunctions:

• 📶 Module damaged. IMEI (For example, after a failed repair)
• 🔌 Faulty slot. SIM-maps (contact oxidation)
• 📱 Failure of the modem (often after falls or moisture hits)

How to diagnose:

1. Check the IMEI with *#06#. If Null or the wrong number is displayed, the module is corrupted.
2. Try inserting. SIM-If the lock is triggered, the problem is in the slot.
3. Install the Network Signal Guru app and check signal stability.Frequent communication interruptions may indicate a modem malfunction.

If a hardware malfunction is confirmed, contact the service center. self-repair (for example, flashing the modem through the service center). QCN-files may result in total loss of the network.

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Before visiting the service center, be sure to back up your data via Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. Once the modem or IMEI is repaired, the device may require a factory reset.

FAQ: Frequent questions about locking numbers on Xiaomi