Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is the flagship smartphone of 2020, which is still relevant thanks to powerful hardware and support for updates. SIM-maps: where the slot is, what type of card is needed, how not to damage the tray when extracting. In this article, we will analyze all the nuances - from choosing the nano-SIM format to activating eSIM (if supported by your version of the device).
The procedure seems simple, but errors can be fraught with everything from loss of communication to mechanical damage to the phone. For example, many users try to insert a micro-SIM without an adapter, which leads to a jamming of the tray. Or ignore recommendations to turn off power before installation, risking damage to the contacts of the communication module. We collected all the critical points in one guide — with photos, videos and compatibility tables.
Important: The manual is relevant for all Mi 10 Pro versions (including the global version). M2001J2G Chinese M2001J2E). If you have a Mi 10 (without the Pro), the slot location and installation process are identical – the difference is only in support. 5G (whatever SIM-map).
Preparation: what SIM-The card is needed for Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro
The smartphone supports two physical nano-SIM (4FF, 12.3×8.8 mm format) or a combination of nano-SIM + eSIM (depending on region and firmware). Using micro-SIM (3FF) or standard SIM (2FF) is only possible with an adapter, but it is risky: the tray can jam and contacts can bend. Officially Xiaomi recommends only nano-SIM.
How to check the format of your card:
- 🔍 Visually: nano-SIM is almost 2 times smaller than micro-SIM (it has no plastic edges).
- 📏 Measurements: width of nano-SIM - 8.8 mm, micro-SIM - 12 mm.
- 📱 Comparison: Put the card on a 1 ruble coin – nano-SIM should be about the same size.
If you're old. SIM-You can cut it to nano format with a special stacker (sold in the communication salons) or with template scissors, but be careful: if you cut it in a careless way, you can damage the chip. You better go to the operator's cabin, they will make a duplicate in the desired format for free.
Not all versions of the Mi 10 Pro support electronic SIM-You can check compatibility in the settings along the Settings path → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Add a mobile tariff. If there is no eSIM, your model does not support it.
Where is the slot for SIM-Maps in Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro
In the Mi 10 Pro tray for SIM-The card is located on the top end of the case, next to the power button. This is an atypical solution for Xiaomi (usually the slot is placed on the side edge), so many users first look for it at the bottom or left:
- 📱 Take your phone in your right hand with a screen.
- 🔝 The top edge (where the speaker is) - there is a tray.
- 🕳️ Look for a small hole with a metal ring - this is a connector for a clip-extractor.
The photo below shows the exact location:
Photo of the slot SIM-cards in Mi 10 Pro
If you can't find the slot, you may have a case on your phone that covers it. Take off the case and look at the end again. Also make sure you don't confuse the slot with an infrared port (it's on the top edge on the left).
⚠️ Attention: Do not try to remove the tray without a paper clip! Using pins, toothpicks or other sharp objects can damage the fixing mechanism. Complete with the Mi 10 Pro comes a special tool - if you lose it, buy a similar one in the electronics store (costs 50-100 rubles).
Step-by-step instruction: how to insert SIM-map
Before installing, be sure to turn off the phone, which will prevent short circuits when the card contacts the communication module.
- Prepare tools: paperclip-extractor, nano-SIM (chip down), clean wipe.
- Find the slot on the top end (as described above).
- Insert the paperclip into the hole before clicking - the tray will be pushed out by 2-3 mm.
- Carefully pull the tray out completely, pulling the ledge.
- Put it down. SIM-map in the corresponding slot (see diagram below).
- Return the tray to the slot before clicking (do not make an effort!).
- Turn on your phone and check the network in the settings.
Scheme of installation of SIM-cards in the tray:
| Paz | Type of card | Chip orientation | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (top) | nano-SIM | Down, beveled corner to center | Basic SIM (slot 1) |
| 2 (lower) | nano-SIM or microSD | Down, beveled corner to center | Second SIM or memory card |
Important: The tray in the Mi 10 Pro does not support the simultaneous installation of two nano-SIM and microSD - only two or more. SIM-card SIM + Memory card, if you need both SIM and additional storage, consider the option with eSIM.
Clean tray (no dust/garbage) |
SIM-map is trimmed to nano-format|
The extractor paperclip at hand |
Phone's off.-->
ESIM activation in Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (if supported)
Electronic SIM-The eSIM allows you to use the second number without a physical slot, but in the Mi 10 Pro, eSIM support depends on the number of the card:
- 🌍 Regions: Global versions (e.g, M2001J2G) Supports eSIM, Chinese (M2001J2E) — no.
- 📱 Firmware: required MIUI 12.5 or newer.
- 📡 Operator: not all providers provide eSIM (in Russia it is MegaFon, Tele2, MTS).
To activate the eSIM:
- Get it. QR-activation code at the operator (in the salon or through the personal account).
- Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Add a mobile fare → eSIM.
- Scan it. QR-code or enter data manually.
- Confirm activation and restart the phone.
If you don't have an eSIM on the menu, your model doesn't support the function, and you can check it by IMEI: type *#06# in the dialer and check the first character after IMEI2. If it has an 8 or 9, there's support for eSIM, if there's no 0.
⚠️ Note: When using eSIM and physical SIM-cards simultaneously the main slot (1) will have priority for voice calls.To change the settings, go to Settings → SIM-map → Choice SIM call.
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Even with the seemingly simple procedure, users often encounter problems, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The tray is not moving out. | The mechanism jammed or the paper clip didn't fully enter | Try to insert the paperclip deeper or contact the service |
| The phone can't see. SIM-map | The card is inserted with a chip up or not until the end | Turn the card over and make sure the tray is snapped. |
| No network after installation | Phone not switched off or SIM damaged | Turn off/turn on your phone or check the card on another device |
| The tray is hanging. | A lock is damaged or a micro-SIM is inserted without an adapter | Replace the tray (cost ~300-500 rubles) |
After installation SIM-The phone says "No service" or «SIM-The card is not supported, try it:
- 🔄 Reset the device.
- 📶 Manually select the operator in the Settings → Mobile network → Network operators.
- 🔧 Reset network settings: Settings → System system → Reset → Reset your Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth settings.
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If the tray is jammed, do not try to pull it out by force - this can damage the motherboard.
What to do if the slot for SIM-card breaks
Mechanical damage to the slot is one of the most unpleasant breakdowns.
- 🔨 Improper removal of the tray (for example, by passages).
- 💥 Phone falling to the end.
- 🔌 Trying to insert a micro-SIM without an adapter.
Symptoms of malfunction:
- The tray is not fixed in the case.
- Phone doesn't recognize. SIM-map, even after rebooting.
- In the slot, backlash or extraneous sounds (crunch, crunch).
Decisions:
- Temporary fix: if the tray hangs, you can put a thin strip of paper under it for density. But it's short-lived.
- Replacement tray: the original tray for the Mi 10 Pro costs ~300-500 rubles. Replacement can be done independently (need a screwdriver T3) or in the service (1000-1500 rubles with work).
- Repair contacts: if the problem is oxidized or bent contacts, they are cleaned with alcohol or replaced with the entire module (expensive, ~3000-5000 rubles).
The cost of repair in official Xiaomi services:
| Type of repair | Cost (rupe) | Date(days) |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement tray SIM-map | 1 200 – 1 800 | 1–2 |
| Cleaning/repairing contacts | 1 500 – 2 500 | 2–3 |
| Replacement of the communication module | 4 000 – 6 000 | 3–5 |
⚠️ If the phone stopped working after the fall, not only SIM-The card, but the mobile network or Wi-Fi, is likely to be damaged by the motherboard, in which case the repair will cost 50-70% of the cost of the new phone.
How to Remove Contacts and Settings After a Shift SIM-map
Replacement SIM-Many users experience loss of contacts or settings of the mobile network:
Synchronization of contacts:
- 📱 If your contacts are saved to your Google account, they will automatically be uploaded after you log in to your profile.
- 🔄 To move from the old SIM: Insert it into another phone, export contacts to.vcf file and import to Mi 10 Pro via Contacts → Settings → Imports/exports.
Mobile network settings:
- 📶 APN (Access points) are usually set up automatically. If the Internet is not working, check the settings in Settings → SIM-map → [your operator] → Access points (APN).
- 🔧 If APN reset, enter them manually (options can be found on the operator's website).
SMS and MMS:
- 💬 Messages saved on SIM-It's not automatically transferred. Use applications like this. SMS Backup & Restore for Backup.
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Always check if your contacts are saved on your Google account or phone instead of on your phone. SIM-If you lose or damage it. SIM It will be impossible to restore them!