How to completely remove contacts from SIM-Maps on Xiaomi phones: all working methods

Contacts to SIM-The card is a precious place (all of it). 250-500 The phone book slows down and often duplicates with cloud services. On Xiaomi smartphones, removing such contacts has nuances: the standard Contacts menu does not always show SIM-records, and in some versions MIUI This article covers all the relevant methods, from basic to hidden, including solutions for cases when the phone does not see. SIM-Map or contacts "stuck" after updating the firmware.

We will not only learn how to delete one contact or the entire phone book with the help of the SIM, But also how to avoid common mistakes, like why, after deleting, records can come back when you reboot (spoiler: Contacts cache is to blame), or how to transfer important numbers to Google Contacts before cleaning. 10/11/12 and POCO F/X — models where the control interface SIM-Contacts are different from the flagship Xiaomi 13/14.

Why contact us SIM-Delete the map: 3 good reasons

Many users have been ignored for years. SIM-So, this is the real case where cleaning becomes a necessity:

• 📱 Duplicate contacts: SIM Google Contacts are synced separately, creating a 2-3 It's a copy of a single number. It's confusing the search and takes up space in memory.
• 🔍 Slowdown: Every time you call, the phone scans both bases (SIM + cloud, which increases response time to Redmi with a weak processor.
• 🚫 Blocking important features: Some banking applications (e.g. SberBank Online) require that contacts be stored only in the phone’s memory, otherwise they refuse to work.

Besides, SIM-old-style cards (mini)-SIM Micro-SIMs have a limit on the number of characters in the contact name (total). 14 Modern nano-SIMs do not have this disadvantage, but the problem of duplicates and slow work remains.

Preparation before removal: how not to lose important numbers

Before you erase your SIM, be sure to export it to a safe place. Even if you think all contacts are duplicated in a Google Account, check this manually: go to Contacts → Settings → Contact Management → Export/Import.

Here are 3 reliable ways to back up:

• ☁️ Export to Google Contacts: Open the Contacts app. Tap on three points (⋮) → Settings → Imports/Exports → Export to the device. Select SIM-Map as source and.vcf file as format. Save the file in Downloads, then import it to Google Contacts via web version.

Copying on the phone

In memory of the phone

contacts.vcf

MIUI/backup/Contacts

Manual transfer

Edit → Keep it as a new contact

Phone.

Google

Backed up your contacts.|Checked sync with Google|I made sure SIM-card not blocked|Closed all applications that work with contacts (WhatsApp, Telegram)-->

Important: If you use dual SIM (two cards), make sure to export contacts from the right card. In MIUI 14, this can be checked in the top bar of the Contacts app - there is an active SIM (for example, SIM 1: MTS).

⚠️ Note: Some operators (e.g. Tele2) block editing of contacts on the Internet SIM You'll have to use the phone menu. USSD-commands (see section 5) or contact the communication salon.

Method 1: Delete via the standard Contacts app (MIUI 12/13/14)

This is the easiest method, but it doesn't work on all models. The interface may vary depending on the MIUI version:

1. Open the Contacts app (a icon with a person's silhouette).
2. At the top of the screen, select the SIM tab (if not, see Section 4).
3. Press and hold the contact you want to remove, then tap Delete (basket icon).
4. For mass removal: Tap on three points (⋮) → Contact management. Choose Delete Contacts. → mark out → Ready.

Nana POCO X3/X4 Redmi Note 10 The Pro Path May Look Different: Contacts → Three points. → Settings → Contact management → SIM-map → Delete everything.

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Contacts → Memory → Clear cache

Method 2: What to do if the SIM tab is not in Contacts

On some firmware (especially MIUI Global or EU), the SIM tab may be hidden. Here are 4 ways to get it back:

• 🔄 Phone reboot: Sometimes the tab goes missing due to a system failure.Just reboot the device.
• 📱 Change the App Contacts: Install an alternative app (like Simple Contacts or Google Contacts). Open it and check for tabs SIM.

Resetting the application settings

Settings → Applications → Contacts → Storage → Resetting settings

This will return the standard parameters without deleting the data.

Manual call via USSD

Dial ##4636##, select Phone Information → Select SIM. Here you can manage contacts via the engineering menu (suitable for Redmi 8/9).

On Xiaomi Mi A1/A2/A3 (with pure Android), the SIM tab is missing fundamentally - use method 3 or 5.

⚠️ Note: If you use custom firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience), the management function SIM-It can be turned off at the core level, and then only physical extraction of the card and cleaning through another phone will help.

Method 3: Remove through settings SIM-maps (hidden method)

This method works on all Xiaomi models, but the path to the menu is different.It is useful if the standard Contacts app does not show you the way to the menu. SIM-record.

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose yours. SIM-map, SIM 1: Beeline).
3. Tap on the contact. SIM-Cards (or Contact Management).
4. Here you will see a list of all the saved numbers. Click on the desired → Delete.

For complete cleaning:

1. In the same menu, find the option to Delete all contacts or Reset.
2. Confirm the action (it may be necessary to enter) PIN-code SIM).

Nana MIUI 14 for Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Mix Fold 2 the path looks like this: → Memory. → Additionally. → SIM-contact.

Method 4: Use of the Engineering Menu (for advanced users)

If standard methods don't work, you can use the MTK Engineer Mode or Qualcomm Service Menu, which is suitable for Snapdragon or Mediatek processor models:

1. Open the Phone app and dial: For Mediatek: ##3646633## For Snapdragon: ##4636###

CDS Information

Phone Information

SIM 1

AT+CPBR=?

AT+CPBW

AT+CPMS="SM"

later

AT+CPBW=1,"",145,1

(where 1 is the contact index, 145 is the deletion command).

Warning: Incorrect commands on the engineering menu can disrupt the network, and use this method only if you are confident in your actions.

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The engineering menu allows you to delete contacts even if SIM-The card is locked or the phone doesn’t see it in the standard interface.

Method 5: USSD-Removal commands (works for all operators)

Each mobile operator provides USSD-command SIM-It's a universal method that works even on locked phones.

After you have set a command, follow the voice prompts or SMS-Some operators (e.g. Yota or Tinkoff Mobile) USSD-There is no contact menu, so use method 1 or 3.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When removing SIM contacts, Xiaomi users face typical problems. Here’s how to solve them:

• 🔄 Contacts are returned after rebooting: Reason: App cache Contacts or Phone not updated.Solution: Settings → Annexes → Contacts → Memory. → Clear the cache.
• 🚫 Remove button is inactive: Possibly, SIM-card blocked PUK-Put it in another phone and unlock it.
• 📵 The phone can't see. SIM-Contacts: Check if it is included SIM in settings: Settings → SIM-map → [Yours. SIM] → Turn on.
• ❌ Failed to delete error: Try to delete contacts one at a time, not all at once. USSD-commands (mode 5).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi with dual-SIM (two cards) when removing contacts from one SIM The second one can temporarily stop being defined. MIUI, reset.

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