How to completely remove contacts from SIM-Maps on Xiaomi smartphones: from Redmi Note to POCO F

Contacts to SIM-The map is a relic of the past that still causes problems for Xiaomi owners: In the era of cloud services and synchronization with Google Account, numbers stored on a physical chip take up extra space, are duplicated in the phone book and interfere with quick search. But removing them is not as easy as it seems: standard settings MIUI This feature is often hidden, and careless actions can lead to the loss of important data.

In this article, 5 working methods of cleaning SIM-Contacts on any Xiaomi models, from budget Redmi 9A We will take the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra:

• 🔍 Where to look for hidden settings SIM-card MIUI 14/13/12
• 📱 Step-by-step instructions for smartphones with one and two SIM
• 💻 Ways to use a PC if your phone can’t see contacts
• ⚠️ Common errors that cause numbers to be returned after deletion

We will focus on the unique problem of Xiaomi devices with hybrid slots: why when you delete contacts with the second SIM, they are automatically restored from the backup of the system, this information is not even in the official documentation of the Mi Community.

Why contact us SIM-Map is a problem for Xiaomi

Xiaomi smartphones based on MIUI have two key features that complicate the work with SIM-contacts:

1. Duplication of data: The system automatically copies numbers from SIM c local phone memory, creating sync conflicts, for example, if you edit a number in Google Contacts, the changes do not apply to the phone. SIM-version.
2. Limited functionality. Unlike "pure" Android, MIUI It does not allow mass management SIM-Contacts: No “Delete Everything” option, and manual deletion takes hours with a large number of records.

According to XDA Developers, up to 30 percent of Redmi and POCO users experience a bug when contacts are returned after being deleted, which is due to the operation of com.android.providers.contacts, a service that recovers data from the cache.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI Global Stable version below 12.5.4 control option SIM-In this case, you will need to update the firmware or use alternative methods (see section 4).

Method 1: Remove via the standard "Contact" application

The most obvious, but not always working method is suitable for Xiaomi on MIUI 13+ with the standard Contacts app installed (not Google Contacts!).

Algorithm of action:

Open the Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette)|Press three points (⋮) top-right|Select Contact Management|Go to the tab. SIM-map SIM 1/SIM 2)|Hold your finger in contact to highlight or press Edit → Choose a few|Click on the basket icon (🗑️) and confirm the removal-->

If the deletion button is inactive:

• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes the contact service freezes.
• 📶 Check the network: some tariffs operators block editing SIM-data (relevant to MTS and Beeline in roaming).
• 🔧 Reset the application settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Contacts → Warehouse → Clear the data.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with dual SIM-cards (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) When removing contact with one SIM They can automatically duplicate the second. SIM network-setting.

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If you plan to clean up completely SIM-Map, first export contacts to the file VCF: Open your contacts. → ⋮ → Imports/Exports → Export to the device. The file will be saved in the Downloads folder.

Method 2: Use of the Engineering Menu (for advanced)

This method is suitable for devices where standard methods do not work (for example, on POCO F3 with custom firmware).

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and type the combination: ##4636## Some models (Redmi 10C) may require code ##36446337###.
2. In the menu that opens, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down to the SIM Management block and press View SIM Contacts.
4. Here you'll see a complete list of numbers. To delete, hold the contact and select Delete.

If the engineering menu does not open:

• 🛠️ Install the app MTK Engineering Mode (for MediaTek processor devices) or Qualcomm EngineerMode (for Snapdragon).
• 🔓 Unlock Developer Rights: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times. Then turn on Debugging by USB In Settings → Additionally. → For developers.

Method 3: Remove via PC (for Windows and Mac)

If the phone can't see SIM-Contacts or errors, connect the device to your computer, a method that is guaranteed to work on all Xiaomi models, including the Black Shark and Mi Pad.

Tools required:

• 🖥️ Programme Mi PC Suite (official utility from Xiaomi) or MyPhoneExplorer.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original, as cheap cables may not transmit data).
• 🔒 Included debugging by USB (see previous section).

The following is a step-by-step instruction for MyPhoneExplorer:

1. Install the program from the official website.
2. Connect Xiaomi to your PC and select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
3. In the program go to the tab Contacts → SIM-map.
4. Select all contacts (Ctrl+A) and click Delete.
5. Confirm the action and wait for synchronization (can take up to 5 minutes).

⚠️ Note: When connecting via Mi PC Suite on some models (Xiaomi) 12T, POCO X5 Pro) an unblocking request may be made OEM Unlock. Don't confirm it unless you plan to unlock the bootloader, it will reset all the data on the phone!

Method 4: Cleaning through ADB (for tech-savvy)

The method for users willing to work with the command line: allows you to delete all contacts with the SIM in one command, but requires preparation.

Preparation:

1. Download Platform Tools from the Android Developers website.
2. Unpack the archive in the folder C:\adb.
3. Enable USB debugging on your phone (see section 2).

Commands for removal:

adb shell


content query --uri content://com.android.contacts/simcontacts --where "sim_id=1"




content delete --uri content://com.android.contacts/simcontacts --where "sim_id=1"

Replace. sim_id=1 on sim_id=2, if you need to clean the second SIM-map.

If the team is not working:

• 🔧 Check the rights: enter adb root (requires unlocked bootloader).
• 📱 Update the firmware: MIUI 14 and may require adb shell pm grant com.android.contacts android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS.

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Use ADB only if other methods have failed. Wrong commands can cause all contacts on your phone to be reset, including your Google account.

Method 5: Physical Replacement SIM-cards (extreme case)

If the software methods don’t help and contacts are critical (e.g., on a 250-entry SIM), consider transferring to a new card.

How to transfer contacts without loss:

1. Export all numbers to the.vcf file (see Section 1).
2. Insert the new one. SIM-phone-card.
3. Import contacts through Contacts → ⋮ → Imports/Exports → Import from the device.
4. Select your target. SIM-map and confirm the transfer.

Where to get a new SIM:

• 🏠 Operator's salon: free of charge with room preservation (passport is required).
• 🌐 Online order: on the sites of MTS, Beeline, MegaFon or Tele2 (delivery 1-3 days).
• 🛒 Communications stores: Communication, Euroset (costs may be 50–100) ₽).

⚠️ Attention: Replacement SIM-eSIM cards cannot be transferred to the (virtual) contacts, they are stored only in the phone’s memory. POCO X5 5G, eSIM-supported.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even following the instructions, Xiaomi users often run into problems. TOP-5 mistakes and their solutions:

Additional advice:

• 📌 Turn off autosynchronization: Settings → Accounts. → Google → Disable contact synchronization.
• 🔄 Reset network settings if mobile Internet is lost after deleting: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting settings.
• 📱 Check the access rights for the Contacts app: Settings → Annexes → Permits → Contacts.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions