How to completely remove contacts from SIM-Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 cards: all working methods

Removal of contacts with SIM-Maps on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 It seems like a simple task, but in practice, users face nuances ranging from the lack of an option in the standard menu to the risk of accidentally erasing important numbers, unlike modern smartphones, where contacts are stored mainly in the cloud or internal memory, SIM-The cards still use an outdated storage format with a restriction on the 250-500 This creates problems when you move data or change operator.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven methods of cleaning. SIM-Redmi Note 10 cards – from standard features MIUI We'll focus on the hidden tools of the engineering menu. ADB, This is a device that allows you to delete contacts even when the screen is locked (relevant for devices with a damaged display), and you will learn why some numbers are not deleted through the phone book and how to circumvent this restriction without losing data.

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

The main problem lies in the architecture of MIUI, the Xiaomi brand shell, in the versions for the Redmi Note 10 (including MIUI 12.5 and MIUI 13), developers removed the direct option to remove contacts from the SIM from the interface of the Contacts application.

• 📱 Security policy: MIUI By default, blocks changes to system data without password or fingerprint confirmation.
• 🔄 Automatic backup: Even after deletion, contacts can be restored from the Mi Account cloud.
• 📶 Operator restrictions: some SIM-cards (for example, MTS or Beeline of the old sample) block the recording of data.

Besides, if yours SIM-Nano-SIM map released before 2018, it can use an outdated protocol SIM Toolkit (STK), In these cases, the standard Contacts menu simply does not display the numbers on the card, even though they take up space.

Method 1: Delete via the standard Contacts app

Despite the limitations of MIUI, some firmware still have the option of uninstalling it. Check it with this instruction:

1. Open the Contacts app** (an icon with a human silhouette).
2. Slip along three horizontal lines (☰) in the upper left corner and select Contact Management.
3. In the section Import / Export, find the contact point SIM-map.
4. Click on the desired contact, then select Remove (basket icon).

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

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Contacts → Storage → Clear data

Warning: This method will reset all your Contacts app settings, including your call history.

Backup your contacts in Mi Cloud

Check the balance SIM-Cards (some operators block changes at zero balance)

Disable synchronization with Google Account

Charge your phone at least 30%

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Method 2: Use the engineering menu (code ##4636##)

Android Engineering Menu gives access to hidden features, including data management SIM-This method works on the Redmi Note 10 regardless of the version. MIUI, but it requires caution:

1. Open the Phone app** and enter the combination: ##4636###.

⚠️ Note: Do not change other options in the engineering menu – this may disrupt the network or GPS. It is especially dangerous to edit the settings of Radio Band or Network Type.

If you don’t have the option to delete, try the alternative code:

##7465625##

This will open up the SIM Lock menu, where the cleaning feature is sometimes available.

Method 3: Remove via ADB (for advanced users)

If the standard methods didn’t work, Android Debug Bridge (ADB) let out SIM-It's not even a graphical interface, but it's a very useful way to do this:

• 🔧 Broken screen devices
• 🔒 Blocked smartphones (if enabled) USB Debugging)
• 📱 SIM-record-protection

Instructions:

1. Install ADB Tools on your computer.
2. Connect Redmi Note 10 to USB and enable USB Debugging in the developer settings.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell


content query --uri content://icc/adn --where "1=1" # View all contacts




delete content --uri content://icc/adn --where "1=1" # Delete all contacts

To remove a specific contact, use:

delete content --uri content://icc/adn --where "name='name contact'"

⚠️ Attention: Wrong commands ADB This method can cause a phone to reset or data to be damaged. Create a full backup using the adb backup before using this method.

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If ADB doesn’t recognize the device, try manually installing Xiaomi USB Drivers from the official website. For Redmi Note 10, version 5.1134.0 or later is suitable.

Method 4: Management applications SIM-contact

Google Play has specialized utilities that bypass the limitations of MIUI. We tested 3 apps on the Redmi Note 10 with MIUI 13.0.9:

Recommendations for use:

1. Download the app from the official store (avoid APK from third-party sites).
2. Provide all the permissions requested (contacts, calls, storage).
3. In the app menu, select yours. SIM-map, SIM 1 SIM 2).
4. Check the unneeded contacts and click Delete.

Important: Apps can’t bypass hardware lock SIM-If the operator has banned the recording of data (for example, corporate tariffs), even these utilities will not help.

Method 5: Physical Replacement SIM-map

If the software methods don't work, there's a radical solution: replacement. SIM-It's a new card:

• 🛡️ Hardware-protected card (e.g, Tele2 business)
• 📅 Obsolete. SIM (issued before 2015)
• 🔄 Map with a damaged file system

How to transfer contacts before replacing:

1. Export your SIM contacts to internal memory via Settings → System → Import/Export.
2. Save the file in.vcf format to your computer or the cloud.
3. Insert the new one. SIM-Card and import contacts back.

⚠️ Attention: Replacement SIM-MegaFon and Beeline operators may need to re-activate services (for example, "Unlimited to their numbers.

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Physical replacement SIM-Cards are the only reliable way to delete contacts if the card is blocked or damaged by the operator.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When removing contacts with SIM-Redmi Note 10 cards make common mistakes that cause data loss or crashes:

Another common problem is duplicate contacts after deletion, which is because of synchronization with Mi Account or Google, to avoid duplicates:

1. Turn off synchronization in Settings → Accounts.
2. Remove contacts first with SIM-maps, then from the cloud.
3. Use the Cleanup app** to look for duplicates.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions