Smartphones have transformed our daily lives, handling everything from music and movies to work and communication. Yet, their core function—making calls—often hides powerful features waiting to be unlocked. On Xiaomi Redmi devices powered by MIUI, we've tested and curated these 10 practical tips to optimize your calling experience, drawing from years of hands-on expertise with Android customization.
Before diving in, here's how to access call settings quickly on your Redmi phone.
There are two straightforward methods:
Open the Phone app, tap the three-line menu in the bottom-left corner, and select Settings. You'll land directly in call settings.
Open Settings, tap System apps, then select Call settings.
Xiaomi offers flexible call recording: manual or automatic. For manual, tap the record button during a call in the Dialer.
For automatic recording, head to Call settings > Call recording > Record calls automatically. Customize to record all calls or selected numbers.
Press volume buttons to mute? Try flipping your phone face-down instead. Enable it in Call settings > Incoming call settings > Flip to mute ringtone for instant silence.
Get visual alerts even in silent mode. In Call settings > Incoming call settings, toggle Flash on ring to make your flashlight blink during calls.
Busy signal? No problem—auto redial handles it. Go to Call settings > Advanced settings > Automatically redial.
Switch from default beeps to piano keys. In Call settings > Advanced settings > Dialpad tones, select Piano.
Personalize your call screen with your lock screen wallpaper. Call settings > Advanced settings > Incoming call background > Lock screen wallpaper.
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Never miss a follow-up. Call settings > Advanced settings > Missed call reminders—set repeats (1-10 times).
Fun tweak: Settings > Notifications & Status bar > Change operator name. Enter custom text, then toggle Show operator name (Always show for status bar).
Revive old-school convenience: Settings > Additional settings > Accessibility > Power button ends call.
Jot down ideas seamlessly—tap the Notes icon in the Dialer. Notes save with the caller's name and a phone icon.
Also read: 6 Best Android Notes Apps With Folders
MIUI's call settings offer solid customization, but we'd love deeper options like full background customization. These tips, tested on real Redmi devices, will make your calls smoother and more personalized.
