How to remove the menu SIM-Maps on Xiaomi smartphones: the full guide

Inscription "SIM-The map or operator logo on Xiaomi’s screen can be annoying — especially when it takes up precious space in the status bar or pops up as a notification. MIUI, second-stage SIM-In some cases, the system even duplicates icons, showing the network name and logo at the same time.

In this article, we will discuss all the working methods of removing the menu. SIM-Xiaomi cards range from standard settings to hidden engineering menu features. It's important to understand that the methods vary depending on the firmware version (MIUI 12, 13, 14) and smartphone models, for example, on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, the path to settings may be different from that of the other two. POCO X5.

If you see on the screen not just the name of the operator, but a full pop-up menu SIM-maps (with network selection, mobile internet, etc.) means that the system recognizes the card as "unidentified" or conflicts with network settings, which often occurs when using virtual operators (such as Tele2 or Yota) or after manual change. APN.

Before you start settings, make sure that the problem is not related to hardware failure. SIM-The card remains the inscription is an occasion to check the slot or contact the service center. Otherwise, our instructions will help to remove unnecessary elements from the screen in 5-10 minutes.

1. Hiding the operator name in the status bar

The easiest way to remove the inscription SIM-maps – disable the operator name display in the top panel. This feature is available on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 11 and newer, but the path to settings may be different.

Most devices need to:

1. Open Settings → Screen. → Status line.
2. Find the item Show the operator's name and transfer the slider to the off position..
3. Reboot your smartphone (required!) to make the changes take effect.

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

1. Go to Settings. → The phone. → Press 5 times on the version MIUI, activate the developer mode.
2. Return to the main settings menu, open Additional → for developers.
3. Find the operator name and turn it off.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI 14 Global) this setting may be blocked by the operator. If the slider is inactive, try the method with the engineering menu (section 3).

• 🔄 It works on: Redmi Note 11/12, POCO F4/F5, Xiaomi 12/13.
• ❌ Does not work on: Devices with custom firmware (e.g. LineageOS).
• 📌 Consequences: Only the operator’s text name will disappear, the logo (if any) will remain.

2. Disabling notifications of SIM-map

If not just an inscription appears on the screen, but a pop-up notification (for example, "SIM-The card is not "identified" or "Select Network"), and can be disabled through notification settings. This method is suitable for Xiaomi on Android 10–13.

Instructions:

1. Hold your finger to the notification of SIM-card.
2. Click Disable notifications or settings (depending on version) MIUI).
3. In the app's menu SIM-Maps and mobile networks disable all notifications.

If the notification is related to roaming or network change, follow the additional steps:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose a problem SIM-map → Additional settings.
3. Turn off Automatic Network Selection and manually select your operator.

Make sure SIM-map correctly inserted|

Check the balance (sometimes the entries appear with a negative balance)|

Reboot the phone after the changes |

Try to insert SIM-The card is another slot (if there are two of them)

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⚠️ Note: On some devices (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3) deactivation SIM-The card may cause the signal level icon to disappear, in which case, return the settings back.

3. Engineering menu: hiding the operator logo

If standard settings don't work, you can use the Engineer Mode, which removes not only the operator's text name, but also its logo from the status bar, even on firmware blocked by the operator, but requires caution that wrong actions can disrupt the network.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the phone app and enter the code: ##4636##
2. In the menu that opens, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down to the Set preferred network type block and remember the current value.
4. Go back to the main menu of the engineering mode and select Engineer Mode (MTK) (for MediaTek processors or Qualcomm Settings (for Snapdragon).
5. Go to Network Setting → Band Selection → SIM1/SIM2 (slot-dependently).
6. Find the Operator Logo Display setting and set the Off value.
7. Save the settings and restart the phone.

If #4636### doesn’t work, try alternatives for your model.

• #36446337## for Redmi on MediaTek processors
• ##7378423## POCO Snapdragon.
• #86583## is a universal code for checking network logs.

⚠️ Warning: Changes to the engineering menu can cause network loss or mobile internet malfunction.Before experimenting, write down your current settings (take a screen picture) or back up through Settings. → System system → Backup.

4. Network resetting

If there is a problem with the display SIM-The card appears after an update or a change of operator, and resetting the network settings will help, and this method removes all stored parameters of the mobile Internet, including the mobile Internet. APN, This often resolves conflicts with the operator's name.

How to perform the reset:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Network Settings Reset.
3. Confirm the action (a password or pattern lock may be required).
4. After restarting, the phone will automatically load the settings. APN your operator.

If the reset didn't help, try the manual addition. APN:

1. On the menu. SIM-Select the cards to Access Points (APN).
2. Press Add Add Add. APN and enter your operator's parameters (can be found on the official website).
3. Save your settings and select a new APN as active.

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Before resetting your network, export your saved Wi-Fi passwords using the WiFi Password Viewer app (available on Google Play), which you will have to re-enter once you reset.

• 🔧 When it helps: After changing operator, updates MIUI, appearance of duplicate icons.
• ⚠️ Side effects: You will have to re-enter Wi-Fi passwords and configure Bluetooth devices.
• ⏳ Time of execution: 2-5 minutes + restart.

5.Use of ADB-Teams (for experienced users)

If none of the previous methods worked, you can use the ADB-This requires you to connect your phone to your computer and have basic knowledge of Android Debug Bridge, and it allows you to disable system notifications. SIM-map.

What you need:

• A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB (download).
• USB-cable (preferably original).
• Developer mode enabled and debugging by USB phone-on.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your phone to your computer and open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with the platform-tools.
2. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
3. Execute the command to disable notifications about SIM-Map: adb shell settings put global sim_notification_enabled 0
4. To remove the operator logo from the status bar, use: adb shell settings put global hide_operator_name 1
5. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

If you need to return everything, use the same commands, replacing it with a new one. 0 on 1 (or 1 on 0 in the case of hide_operator_name).

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ADB-Teams are the most reliable way to remove the menu SIM-It requires a computer and technical skills. ADB It may disrupt the system!

⚠️ Note: On some devices (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi) K60) after-use ADB protection may work MIUI Optimization, which will reset settings. To avoid this, before executing commands, disable optimization through the engineering menu (section 3).

6. Alternative methods: launchers and firmware

If standard methods don't work, you can take drastic measures to change the launcher or the firmware, which will radically change the appearance of the system and will hide unnecessary elements of the interface.

Method 1: Installation of a third-party launcher

• 📱 Install a launcher with icon hiding support (like Nova Launcher or Hyperion Launcher).
• 🔍 In the launcher settings, find the Status Line or Notifications section.
• ❌ Turn off the display of information about SIM-In some launchers, this is called the Hide carrier label).

Method 2: Transition to custom firmware

Firmware like Pixel Experience or LineageOS are not tied to MIUI It allows you to flexibly configure the network display, but it's only suitable for power users, because it requires you to do it:

• Unlock the bootloader (fastboot oem unlock).
• Custom Recovery (TWRP) installations.
• Backup all data (firmware erases internal memory!).

Method 3: Using the Xposed Framework

For Android 7-10 devices, you can use the Hide Carrier Name module for Xposed.

1. Install Xposed Installer and activate the module.
2. Download the Hide Carrier Name module from the repository.
3. Restart the phone and set up the operator name hiding in the module menu.

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Before installing custom firmware, check its compatibility with your model on the forum 4PDA or XDA Developers: Incompatible firmware can "brick" the device!

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even after using all the menu methods SIM-The map can stay on the screen. Let's look at the common errors and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The inscription returns after the reboot

This means that the settings are not stored at the system level.

• Repeat the steps in Section 3 (Engineering Menu) and make sure the changes are applied.
• Use it. ADB-Commands (Section 5) – They change system parameters directly.
• Check if Xiaomi's Security app resets. Turn off its auto-cleaning in the settings.

Problem 2: Signal Level Icon Loses

This is a side effect of disabling the operator's display in the engineering menu, to return the icon:

1. Return to the engineering menu (#4636###).
2. In Network Setting, turn on Show Signal Strength.
3. Reboot the phone.

Problem 3: Mobile Internet is not working after a network reset

Maybe the settings are off. APN. Decision:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Access points (APN).
2. Press three points. → Reset to factory.
3. If the automatic settings are not loaded, add APN manually (options can be found on the operator's website).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions