How to show contacts with SIM-Xiaomi Redmi 9 cards: all working methods

You put it in. SIM-Xiaomi Redmi 9 card, but contacts with it are not displayed in the phone book? the problem is familiar to many users - especially after the update MIUI, Changing the operator or transferring the chip from the old phone, 80% of the time is due to incorrect system settings, sync failure or damaged cache of the Contacts app».

In this article, we will discuss all possible causes of contact with the SIM-maps 9 (including Redmi models 9A/9C/9T) And we'll give you step-by-step instructions for how to restore them, from simple checks to hidden functions. MIUI — You'll find a solution even if the standard methods didn't work, and at the end of the article, we'll answer the common questions: can you move your contacts to the next level? SIM internal memory and why it disappears after the update.

Why are no contacts with the SIM-maps on Redmi 9

Before you start setting up, it is important to understand the root of the problem. On Xiaomi Redmi 9 contacts with the Internet. SIM-The cards may not be shown for the following reasons:

• 🔄 Contacts are offline SIM In the phone book settings (the most common reason).
• 📱 Failure of the Contacts app or its cache after the update MIUI.
• 🔌 Incorrect initialization SIM-The phone does not see the chip completely).
• 🔄 Cloud sync conflict (Google or Mi Account overwrites local data).
• 🛠️ Damage to system files after a failed update or manual intervention.

In 90% of cases, the problem is solved software--without going to the service center. SIM-The card is physically damaged (such as a chip chip chip chip) or the phone does not recognize it at all (no network), first check the card in another device.

Method 1: Enabling SIM contact display in settings

The fastest way to get your contacts back is to check the phone book settings. On MIUI 12/13/14 (depending on the Redmi 9 firmware version), the path may be slightly different, but the logic is the same.

1. Open the Contacts app (phone book icon).
2. Tap it on three points (⋮) top-right → Choose "Settings».
3. Scroll down to the Contact Management section and click Display Contacts.
4. Make sure all sources are selected, including SIM 1 or SIM 2 (depending on the slot).
5. If the option is disabled, turn it on and restart the phone.

Important: On some Redmi 9 firmware, SIM contacts may be hidden under the Local Contacts item – check it out too.

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If you don't have contacts, move on to the next method, and maybe there's a deeper problem.

Method 2: Clearing the cache and data of the Contacts application

Phone book malfunctions are often caused by a damaged cache, and cleaning won't delete your contacts (they're stored on the phone). SIM-card or account, but will reset temporary files that may block the display.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Contacts** (or com.android.contacts) and tap on it.

⚠️ Note: If you sync your contacts to Google or Mi Account, a copy of them will be saved in the cloud, but local contacts (not linked to the account) may disappear after the data is cleaned. VCF via the settings of the "Contact" application».

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After cleaning the cache, wait. 1-2 minutes – the system takes time to read the data again SIM-map.

Method 3: Import of contacts with SIM-phone-card

If contacts are SIM-The card is there, but the phone can't see it, so try importing it manually, and this is also useful if you want to move numbers from the phone to the phone. SIM Redmi 9 internal memory for reliability.

1. Open the "Contact»** → press three points (⋮) → Settings.

If the import is successful but the contacts are not displayed, check if they are displayed (see Method 1).

Method 4: Verification and reboot SIM-map

Sometimes the problem is not the phone, but the phone itself. SIM-For example, if the chip is not in good contact with the tray or the operator has blocked access to the phone book (rarely, but it does happen).

• 🔄 Reboot. SIM-card: turn off the phone, remove the tray, gently wipe the contacts of the card with a dry wipe, insert back and turn on the device.
• 📶 Check the network: if the phone is not catching the network (no signal indicator), SIM-The map may be inactive. Try turning on/off Flight Mode.
• 🔧 Reset your network settings: go to Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Network reset. It won't delete contacts, but it will reset the connection settings.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi 9 firmware may require re-activation after resetting the network SIM-map USSD-command (e.g. *111# for MTS) Check with your operator.

Method 5: Resetting phone settings (extreme case)

If neither method worked, it might be a system failure, and then factory reset will help, but only use this method if:

• 🔹 You've tried all the previous methods.
• 🔹 You have a backup of important data (photos, messages, etc.).
• 🔹 SIM-The card works on other phones.

Resetting instructions:

1. Create a backup of data through Settings → About Phone → Backup.
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Select “Erase all data” and confirm the action.
4. After the reboot, set up the phone as new and check the contact display.

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Setting reset removes ALL data from the phone, including apps and files. SIM-The map will remain, but they will have to be imported again.

Even if you have been contacted with SIM not displayed – the problem may be in hardware failure (damaged slot) SIM-card) or firmware incompatibility, in which case, contact the Xiaomi service center.

Additional Advice and Frequent Mistakes

Here are some non-obvious nuances to help avoid contact issues on Redmi 9 in the future:

• 📱 Do not keep your contacts only on SIM-You can transfer them to Google Contacts or internal memory, it's more reliable.
• 🔄 Update. MIUI. In older versions of firmware there are bugs with reading SIM-Check the updates in the settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🚫 Don’t use memory optimizers. Programs like Clean Master can delete the cache of the Contacts app, causing crashes.
• 🔧 Check access rights. Make sure the Contacts app has permission to access the access. SIM-map: Settings → Annexes → Permits → Contacts.

If you change often SIM-Consider using dual profiles in the MIUI. This feature allows you to save settings and contacts for each card separately. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Dual annexes.

FAQ: Frequent questions about contacts on Redmi 9