How to completely remove contacts from SIM-Xiaomi Redmi 9 cards: all working methods

SIM cards are still one of the most reliable ways to store important contacts, especially when it comes to backing up or moving to a new phone. However, over time, on Xiaomi Redmi 9 (as well as on other Xiaomi smartphones), the list of saved numbers can grow to hundreds of entries, including duplicates, outdated numbers or accidentally saved contacts. SIM-The question is often: where to look for this function in the MIUI, How to avoid losing important data and why some numbers are not deleted by standard methods.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to clean contacts with SIM-maps 9, including hidden functions MIUI, We'll focus on workarounds for stubborn records and backup recommendations. MIUI 12/13/14 — They affect the menu layout and availability of some options, such as if you encountered a "failed to delete contact" error or simply want to optimize memory. SIM-maps, here you will find the solution.

Why contact with the SIM-The cards are not removed in the standard way?

Xiaomi Redmi 9 users often complain that when trying to remove contact with the device SIM-Nothing happens on the map through the Contacts app, or the recording disappears only from the phone, but remains on the map itself:

• 🔄 Synchronization with Google account: MIUI By default, links contacts to the account, and deletion from local storage does not affect SIM-map.
• 📱 Limitations MIUI: In some versions of the firmware editing function SIM-- contacts hidden or disabled (especially in regional assemblies for Russia/India).
• 🔒 Operator protection: Some mobile operators (for example, MTS or Beeline) block changes to the Internet SIM-card.
• 🛠️ A damaged file system SIM: If the card is old or has been moved between devices frequently, the memory may contain errors.

Before you start cleaning, check where your contacts are stored. Open the Contacts app, click on the three dots in the top right corner, and select Contact Management. → And you'll see the separation of the sources. SIM-Map, phone and Google, if you're near SIM-The card costs 0 contacts, so all numbers are stored elsewhere.

⚠️ Note: Removal of contacts with SIM-If you are using Redmi 9 with two SIM cards, make sure you clean the right one (SIM1 or SIM2). It is easy to confuse them, and it is impossible to restore deleted numbers without a backup copy.

Method 1: Delete via the standard Contacts app

The most obvious method is to use the built-in Contacts app (aka Contacts in the global version of MIUI), but the interface may vary depending on the firmware version. Here is the universal instruction for Redmi 9:

1. Open the Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette on the home screen or in the app menu).
2. Click on the three vertical dots in the upper right corner and select Contact Management (or Manage Contacts).
3. Go to the tab. SIM-map (if not, tap on the Sources and select the desired one) SIM).
4. Hold your finger on the contact you want to remove until the check box appears.
5. Click on the basket icon (🗑️) at the top of the screen and confirm the removal.

If instead of shopping cart you see only the option Export or Edit, then your version MIUI restrict access SIM-In this case, proceed to Method 2.

Check if the correct source is selected (SIM1/SIM2)

Restart your phone and try again.

Update the Contacts app via Google Play

Try an alternative method (see below)

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nuance MIUI 14: In the latest firmware versions, the path may look like this: Contacts → Three points. → Settings → Imports/Exports → Management SIM-If the menu is missing, your operator has blocked this function (often found in Tele2 or Yota).

Method 2: Use of an engineering menu (for power users)

If standard methods fail, you can try to delete contacts through the Engineering Mode, which requires caution, as incorrect actions can disrupt the network. 9 Based on Qualcomm Snapdragon (models) M2003J15SC/M2003J15SS).

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##.
2. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down to the block. SIM Information and select the desired SIM-map.
4. Click on Refresh, then search for the Delete SIM Contacts option (if it isn’t, the method isn’t right for your firmware).
5. Confirm the removal of all contacts with SIM-map.

⚠️ Note: Engineering menus may differ on different versions MIUI. If nothing happens after you enter the code, your operator or firmware is blocking access. Do not try to enter other engineering codes (for example, for testing equipment) - this can cause a failure in the communication module.

Method 3: Export, edit and import via VCF file

If the direct methods do not work, you can export contacts with the SIM-You can edit the maps into a file, you can edit them on your computer, and then you can import back the cleaned list, and it's longer, but it's more reliable, and you're sure you won't lose important numbers.

1. Open Contacts → Three Points → Contact Management → Import/Export.
2. Select Export to the device and specify SIM-Save the file in.vcf format (business card).
3. Connect Redmi 9 to your computer via USB (in file transfer mode) and copy the resulting file (usually it is in the Download folder).
4. Open the.vcf file in a text editor (e.g. Notepad++ or VS Code). Delete the lines with unnecessary contacts (each contact starts with BEGIN:VCARD and ends with END:VCARD).
5. Save the file, transfer it back to your phone and import through Contacts → Imports/Exports → Import from the device, select SIM-goal-card.

Important: VCF files are sensitive to encoding. If an error occurs when importing, save the file in UTF-8 encoding and make sure that the text does not contain unnecessary characters (for example, Cyrillic quotes "instead of standard").

Method 4: Resetting settings SIM-maps (extreme method)

If none of these methods helped, the contacts on SIM-The card takes up a critically large amount of space (for example, you can not save new numbers), you can perform a complete reset. SIM-It's a radical solution that will remove all data from the map, including messages and network settings.

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose the right one. SIM-map (SIM1 or SIM2).
3. Click on Advanced Settings (or Advanced Settings).
4. Find the option Reset settings SIM-cards (or reset) SIM settings) and confirm the action.

⚠️ Note: This method does not work for modern USIM-cards (for example, from MegaFon or Beeline of recent years) It is relevant only for old ones. SIM-Mini-SIM cards, which can also cause a reset to lose mobile internet settings (APN) — They'll have to re-configure.

After discharge SIM-The card will be as new as new – all contacts and messages will disappear. To avoid problems, be sure to export the data in advance (see Method 3).

On the phone (locally)

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On Google account

In the cloud (iCloud, Mi Cloud)

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Method 5: Using Third-Party Applications

If embedded tools MIUI They can't do it, and third-party apps from Google Play come to the rescue, and they often offer more flexible settings to work with. SIM-Here are the proven options:

• 📱 SIM Card Manager: Allows you to view, edit and delete contacts from SIM-cards, even if they are blocked by the operator.
• 🔍 Contacts+: It can share contacts by source and offers a user-friendly interface for mass removal. Supports backup.
• 🛠️ SIM Contacts Backup: Specializes in working with SIM-cards, including export/import in format VCF and CSV. Reference.

Before using third-party applications:

1. Check reviews – some programs may contain ads or request unnecessary permissions.
2. Create a backup of contacts (via Contacts → Import/Export).
3. Turn off sync with Google while you are working with the application (Settings → Accounts → Google → Contact Sync).

Warning: Some applications (such as SIM Cards from unknown developers) may request access to SMS or calls. This is not necessary for contact management - opt out of such programs.

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If your app doesn’t see yours SIM-Try restarting your phone or temporarily disabling the second card SIM (Sometimes a conflict between two cards blocks access to contacts.

What to do if your contacts are not removed from SIM-card, and from the phone?

Redmi 9 users make a mistake to confuse contacts with the SIM-If the numbers disappeared from the list after deleting, but remained on the phone SIM-The map (or vice versa) is how to restore order:

1. Check the contact source: Open the contact in the Contacts app. Click on three dots → Edit. The source will be listed at the top of the screen: SIM-Map, Phone or Google.
2. Restore from backup: If contacts have been synced with Google, go to contacts.google.com and restore deleted records from the cart (stopped for 30 days). If you used Mi Cloud, check backups in Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud → Contacts.

Move the contacts between sources

• To copy the contacts with SIM-Cards to phone: Contacts → Imports/Exports → Import with SIM-map → Phone.
• To copy from your phone to SIM: Contacts → Import / Export → Export to SIM-card.

If you accidentally delete your contact with SIM-maps and no backup, try specialized recovery programs, such as:

• Dr.Fone (requires root rights)
• GT Recovery (works without root, but with limitations)

However, the chances of success are minimal — SIM-The cards do not have a “basket” and do not support the recovery of deleted data.

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Always check the source of the contact before deleting. SIM-cards and from the phone memory are different storages, and operations with them are not automatically synchronized.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing contacts from SIM-maps 9