How to completely remove contacts from SIM-Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: a detailed guide

Why contact us SIM-The map is a problem and how to solve it

Smartphones Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro, despite its performance and functionality, still support the work with contacts saved on the phone. SIM-It's a legacy of the push-button era, when the memory of the devices was limited. SIM-The map was the only number repository, and today this practice creates a lot of inconveniences: duplicate records, the inability to edit fields (except for the name and number), and the risk of data loss when replacing the card.

Owners of Redmi Note 8 Pro often face a situation when contacts with the Internet are not available. SIM-The cards are automatically imported into the phone book, filling it with unnecessary or outdated numbers, removing them directly from the smartphone memory does not solve the problem - the next time they are imported, they will appear again. SIM-maps, but not everyone knows how to do it correctly.

In this article, we’ll take a look at all the methods available, from standard MIUI tools to hidden engineering menu features, and learn why some methods may not work on your device and how to get around these limitations.

Method 1: Remove via the Contacts app (standard method)

The most obvious way is to use the built-in Contacts app (or Contacts in global firmware). MIUI hides the control option SIM-It's a contact to avoid accidental deletion, to activate it:

1. Open the Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette on the home screen or in the app menu).
2. Slip on the three horizontal lines (menu) in the upper left corner and select Contact Management.
3. In the Import/Export section, find the item SIM-Card (may be called the Office of Management) SIM-contact).
4. Select the contact you want, hold it with your finger to highlight, then click on the basket icon (or Remove).

If the paragraph SIM-There is no map on the menu, so your version is not MIUI In this case, an alternative method will help (see Method 3).

⚠️ Note: Removal of contacts with SIM-Irreversible to restore without backup. Before mass deletion, export the numbers to the file. VCF (See the section “Backups»).

• 🔍 Pros of the method: does not require additional applications, works on all versions MIUI.
• ⚠️ Cons: the interface may differ depending on the regional firmware, there is no possibility of mass removal.

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

If the standard methods didn’t work, you can go to the Xiaomi engineering menu, which is suitable for advanced users, because it requires input. USSD-We warn you that bad actions can disrupt the network!

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and go to the dial tab.
2. Enter the code ##4636## (the test menu will open).
3. Select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
4. Scroll down to the SIM Management block and tap it.
5. In the SIM Contacts section, you'll see a list of contacts. Select the ones you don't need and click Delete.

On some of the Redmi Note 8 Pro firmware, this path may look different. SIM Management can be USIM Management or Card Settings. If the engineering menu doesn't open, check if it's locked. USSD-codes by your operator.

Method 3: ADB-commands for mass removal (without root)

If you need to remove all contact with SIM-Maps at once, but engineering menu is not available, you can use the ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This method does not require root rights, but will require connecting your smartphone to your computer.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Platform Tools from the official Android website.
2. Turn on Redmi Note 8 Pro Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version and tap it 7 times.
3. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
4. Connect your phone to your PC, open the command line (or Terminal on the PC). Mac/Linux) and execute: adb devices If the device appears in the list, type: adb shell content query --uri content://icc/adn --where "1=1" This team will list all contacts on the SIM-To remove them, use: adb shell content delete --uri content://icc/adn --where "1=1"

After the command is completed, all contacts with SIM-This is especially useful if the standard methods didn't work because of firmware constraints.

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If ADB doesn’t recognize the device, try reinstalling Xiaomi drivers or using Mi PC Suite to automatically configure the connection.

Method 4: Third-party applications – when nothing helps

If the built-in MIUI tools don't work, Google Play apps will come to the rescue, and we tested a few options and selected the most reliable ones:

• 📱 SIM Card Manager is a simple app with an interface to view and delete contacts. Supports bulk operations, but may not work on newer versions of Android.
• 🔧 SIM Contacts Backup & Restore – allows you not only to delete, but also to create backup copies of contacts in the format VCF. This is useful if you are planning to replace SIM-map.
• 🛠️ Contact Editor – Advanced Editor with Support SIM-Requires permission to access contacts and SMS.

Check reviews before installing, some apps may contain ads or request unnecessary permissions, and note the date of the last update: if the app hasn’t been updated for more than a year, it may not support your version of MIUI.

⚠️ Attention: Applications for working with SIM-Contacts often request access to SMS And the call log. It's necessary to read the data from the SIM-maps, but may pose a privacy risk.Install only proven high-ranking programs.

Backup of contacts before deletion

Before we start cleaning up SIM-If the contacts are outdated, they may contain important information (for example, support numbers or rare phones). MIUI There is a built-in export tool:

1. Open Contacts → Menu (three points) → Contact Management → Import / Export.
2. Select Export to Device (or Export to File).
3. Indicate. SIM-card as a source and save the file in.vcf format (business card).
4. Copy the resulting file to the cloud (Google Drive, Mi Cloud) or to your computer.

Alternatively, use Google Contacts:

• 📤 Export contacts with SIM-phonebook.
• 🔄 Sync them with your Google account (Settings) → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization of contacts).
• ☁️ They are now available at contacts.google.com and can be restored at any time.

Create a backup copy of contacts in VCF format

Check if your contacts are synced with your Google account

Make sure you're on SIM-No important numbers (see list)

Disable automatic import of contacts in settings SIM-map

Prepare an alternative method of communication (for example, messengers) in case of loss of numbers-->

What to do if the contacts are not deleted?

Sometimes users of Redmi Note 8 Pro are faced with a situation where contacts with the Internet are not available. SIM-The cards are not removed by any means:

• 🔒 Protection of the operator: some SIM-Cards (such as those from virtual operators like Tinkoff Mobile or SberMobil) block editing contacts. Solution: contact the operator or temporarily install another one. SIM-map.
• 📱 File system error: if SIM-The card is damaged, the system may not allow you to make changes. Solution: try reading the card on another phone.
• 🛠️ Limitations MIUI: in some regional firmware (e.g. China) management functions SIM-Solution: change firmware to global version.

If none of the methods worked, there is a radical option – resetting settings. SIM-For this, it's a map:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose yours. SIM-Map and tap Reset settings (or Reset) SIM).
3. Confirm action. This will delete all user settings, including contacts.

After discharge SIM-The card will work as new, but all data stored on it (including the data stored on it) SMS and contacts) will be lost.

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If the contacts are not deleted by standard methods, check first. SIM-If the problem persists, it is the operator or the card itself, not Xiaomi’s firmware.

FAQ: Frequent questions about working with SIM-Contacts on the Redmi Note 8 Pro