Where to see locked numbers on Xiaomi Android smartphones: all ways

Do you accidentally block an important contact on your Xiaomi or suspect that someone you know has been blacklisted? Unlike standard Android, MIUI hides the list of locked numbers in non-obvious menu sections. Moreover, on different models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T), the path to these settings can be different - especially if you are using the global or Chinese version of MIUI.

In this article, we will look at all possible ways to view blocked contacts, from the standard blacklist in the Phone app to hidden system settings that even technicians do not show. SIM-map, MIUI Google and Why Some Numbers May Disappear From the List After a Firmware Update.

1. Standard blacklist in the app "Phone"

The most obvious way is to check the built-in call blocker in the standard Phone app, but even here Xiaomi has added its “chips”: on some versions of MIUI, the section is hidden behind additional settings.

Instructions for MIUI 14/15 (relevant to Redmi Note 11/12, POCO F4/F5, Xiaomi 12/13/14):

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner → select Settings.
3. Go to the section "Number Lock" or "Spam" and "Block" (name depends on the version of MIUI).
4. Click the Blacklist and all blocked contacts and numbers will be displayed here.

If the number lock section is not on the menu, then your device is using a simplified version of the phone app.

⚠️ Note: On the Chinese versions MIUI (China ROM) The lock section can be called (the "lock list" hieroglyphs). To switch to English, go to Settings. → Additionally. → Language and input.

2. System lock in MIUI settings

In addition to the Phone app, Xiaomi duplicates the list of locked numbers in the system settings, which works even if you have removed the standard calling app or use a third-party one (like Google Phone).

How to find a system blacklist:

1. Open the settings (cog icon).
2. Go to the Apps → Application management.
3. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner → select Special Access.
4. Click Block Numbers (or Call Blocking in English firmware).
5. All the numbers locked at the system level will be displayed here.

The difference from the blacklist in the Phone app is that all locks are shown here, including those added through:

• 📱 Blocking applications (Truecaller, Hiya)
• 📶 Settings SIM-Cards (if the operator supports the service "Blacklist»)
• 🤖 System updates MIUI (Sometimes after the firmware update, the list is reset)

⚠️ Note: If this section is empty but you are sure you have blocked numbers, check the settings of Google Phone (if it is installed as the default app). → Settings → Blocked numbers.

3. SIM-card lock: how to check

Many operators (for example, MTS, Beeline, Tele2) offer their own service "Black List", which operates at the level of the Internet. SIM-These numbers are not displayed in the phone settings, but are blocked by the operator before they reach the device.

How to check the locks on SIM-map:

🔹 Important: Level locks SIM-The cards are not synchronized with MIUI — You have to set them up separately. If you change your phone, you leave the same one. SIM-map, the blacklist of the operator will remain.

4. Hidden locks: how to find numbers that don't show up

Sometimes blocked numbers “disappear” from the blacklist after:

• 🔄 Updates MIUI (especially when moving from MIUI 12 → MIUI 14)
• 📱 Resetting phone settings
• 🔧 Custom firmware installations (e.g. Pixel Experience)
• 🛡️ Activation of the “Privacy” mode in MIUI

To find these numbers, use the engineering menu or ADB-team.

For advanced users: the list of blocked numbers is stored in the system file /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db. To view it:

adb shell


su




sqlite3 /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db




SELECT * FROM blocked_numbers;

⚠️ Attention: To work with ADB Root rights or unlocked bootloader are required. Incorrect commands can result in data loss or system failure.

5. How to Recover Missing Locks After MIUI Update

After major updates (e.g., from MIUI 13 to MIUI 14), many users complain that the blacklist is being reset, due to a change in the structure of the contact database.

1. Check MIUI backup: Go to Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset. Select the latest backup before updating and restore Contacts and App Settings data.

Import the block from Google:

If you were synced with Google Contacts, the blocked numbers could have been saved to your account. Check along the way: Google Contacts → Settings → Blocked.

Restore through Truecaller:

If you have used Truecaller, log in to the app – locks are synchronized with the cloud.

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Before updating MIUI, always back up via Settings → About Phone → Backup. This will save not only contacts, but also lock settings.

6.Why some numbers are automatically locked

Xiaomi has integrated MIUI with an automatic spam-blocking system based on the Mi Security database, and if you notice that some numbers are blacklisted without your involvement, the reasons may be as follows:

• 📞 The number is marked as spam by other users. MIUI (database).
• 🤖 Algorithm MIUI Identified the call as fraudulent (e.g., forgery of a bank number).
• 📊 The number was placed on the list of "Suspicious" because of the frequency of calls (more than 3 times a day).
• 🔍 You have activated the function of Locking hidden numbers in the settings.

How to disable automatic locking:

1. Go to Settings → Privacy → Block spam.
2. Disable options: Block spam calls Block hidden numbers Use cloud base MIUI

⚠️ Warning: Disabling cloud lock increases the risk of missing an important warning about fraudulent calls. Xiaomi regularly updates the spam number database, so it’s best to leave this feature enabled.

7. Alternative ways to control locks

If standard methods don’t work, try these tools:

🔹 Tip: If you block numbers often, use Truecaller Premium – it offers an extended lock log and notifications about missed spam calls.

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On Xiaomi, locks can be duplicated in several places: in the application "Phone", system settings MIUI, level SIM-Maps and cloud services (Google, Truecaller). Always check all sources!

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