How to remove the password from SIM-Maps on Xiaomi smartphones: all working methods

Forgotten. PIN-code SIM-You can't unlock Xiaomi, or you just want to turn off your password request every time you turn on your phone? In this article, you'll find all the current ways to unblock it, from the standard settings. MIUI alternative solutions for cases where PIN-We will look at the features of working with different versions of firmware (including: MIUI 14), and provide safety recommendations to avoid re-blocking.

It is important to understand: the procedure differs depending on whether you remember the current one. PIN-If the code is known, it's solved in 30 seconds through the settings menu, if you forget, you'll need to contact the operator or use the engineering menu (for some models), and we'll go through both scenarios in detail, and we'll explain why. PUK-Code is the last hope before losing access to the SIM-map.

Why Xiaomi requires a password SIM-maps at each inclusion

Request. PIN-When starting the phone is not a whim of Xiaomi, but a standard security feature incorporated in the protocol of operation. SIM-Mobile operators (MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, Tele2) activate it by default to protect against unauthorized use of the card in the event of theft or loss, POCO Mi works the same as on other Android devices, but with some nuances:

• 🔹 MIUI block out SIM-the card itself - the request comes from the card chip, and the system only transmits it to the user.
• 🔹 After 3 incorrect attempts to enter PIN The card is blocked and requires PUK-code (can be found on plastic carrier) SIM or obtain from the operator).
• 🔹 On some models (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) post-update MIUI 14 may be confused setting automatic input PIN.
• 🔹 Operators sometimes forcefully reset security settings SIM-card (for example, when changing the tariff), which leads to a repeated request for a password.

If you are sure you have previously turned off the request PIN, But it came back -- check if the phone's firmware was updated or if the operator's settings were changed -- 80 percent of the time, the problem is solved by re-disabling the password through the Settings menu. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.

Method 1: Disconnection PIN-code through settings MIUI (if the password is known)

It’s the easiest and safest method that works on all Xiaomi models – from budget Redmis to the best. A2 before the flagship Xiaomi 13 The main condition is that you must know the current PIN-code SIM-The instructions are relevant to the MIUI 12/13/14:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to section. SIM-Maps and mobile networks (some firmware may call it a Mobile Network or Dual Network). SIM-map).
3. Choose. SIM-The card you want to disable your password for (if you have two cards).
4. Slip on the item Lock SIM-card or Request PIN-code.
5. Transfer the slider to the off position (or uncheck if the old-style interface).
6. Enter the current one. PIN-code in the window that appears and press OK.

After that, the phone will restart (some models require manual reboot), and the request for a password when turned on disappears. SIM-no card – this means that the function is already disabled, but the problem may be in the operator’s settings (see the section on communication with support).

Method 2: Resetting a PIN request via an engineering menu (for advanced users)

If the standard method does not work (for example, a menu item is missing or gray), you can try to disable the request for a password through the engineering menu, which is suitable for models based on Qualcomm processors (for example, POCO X5 Pro, Redmi Note 11 Pro+) and requires caution – wrong actions can disrupt the network.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##.
2. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down to the SIM 1 Lock Status (or SIM 2 if you need a second card).
4. Slip on the Lock SIM Card and select Disable.
5. Confirm the action by entering the current PIN-code.

If you have a password request after this, you have the lock set at the operator level and you can only remove it through support. 10C) The engineering menu may not contain options for working with SIM-map.

Method 3: Unlocking SIM-cards if PIN-code-forgotten

If you've entered an infidel PIN-code 3 times, SIM-The card will be blocked and will require PUK-This code is unique to each card, and it's usually shown on the plastic media that came with it, and if you don't have it, you'll have to go to the operator. Here's what you do:

1. A message will appear on the lock screen SIM-- The card is locked. PUK-code.
2. Enter the 8-digit PUK-code (if you are wrong 10 times, SIM-The card will be permanently blocked and will require replacement).
3. After successful entry, the system will prompt you to set a new PIN-code (you can leave the field blank to disable the password request).

If PUK-lost-code:

• 📞 Call the operator support (numbers: 0890 for MTS, 0611 for Beeline, 0500 for MegaFon, 611 for Tele2).
• 💬 Write to the support chat via the official application of the operator.
• 🏦 Visit the communication salon with a passport (PUK-code will be provided free of charge).

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Don't keep it. PUK-Write it down on paper or in a secure cloud service (e.g. Xiaomi Cloud with two-factor authentication).

Method 4: Communication with the operator to force the lock to be removed

If all previous methods have failed, the last option is to contact the mobile operator with a request to reset the security settings. SIM-This can be done remotely or in the office of the company:

The procedure takes from 5 minutes (when calling) to 24 hours (if the request is sent via chat).

• 🔓 Drop it. PIN-code and send a new one SMS.
• 🔄 Issuance of a temporary code for unlocking.
• 🆔 Replace SIM-card with the number saved (free or for 50-200 rubles).

If you are abroad, contact the operator via a roaming number or international support (for example, for MTS it is +7 495 766-01-66).

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The operator never asks. PUK-Phone code is a scam! Real support only confirms the identity of the owner and resets the settings remotely.

What to do if SIM-card locked forever

If you have made a mistake 10 times when entering PUK-code, SIM-The card will be permanently blocked, and in that case, you can't restore it, you'll need a replacement:

1. Visit the communication salon of your operator with a passport.
2. Ask for a replacement. SIM-card with number saved (service called "Reissue" SIM» or “Replacement of the card»).
3. Activate the new card according to the instructions (usually you need to insert it into your phone and call any number).

Replacement cost:

• 💰 Free – if the lock is the fault of the operator or the card is physically damaged.
• 💰 50–200 rubles – standard tariff for reissue.
• 💰 Up to 500 rubles – if you need an urgent replacement (for example, at the airport).

New ones. SIM-card PIN-The default code is usually 0000 or 1234, but it can be disabled immediately after activation. If you often lose passwords, consider using eSIM (electronic). SIM-Maps supported by Xiaomi 12T Pro, Xiaomi 13 and other flagships.

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Before the replacement SIM-Export your contacts from your phone book to your Google or Mi Account so you don’t lose them.

How to Avoid Re-Blocking SIM-maps on Xiaomi

So that you no longer have to deal with the problem of request. PIN-Code, follow these recommendations:

• 🔐 Turn off the request. PIN in the settings as described in the first method.
• 📱 Use fingerprint unlocking – this will speed up access to the phone after rebooting.
• 🔄 Update. MIUI — in new versions of firmware, bugs with spontaneous inclusion of the request are corrected PIN.
• 📝 Keep it. PUK-code in a safe place (not on the phone!).
• 🛡️ Set up contact backup in Mi Cloud to replace SIM lose.

If you reboot your phone frequently (for example, for firmware testing), consider installing custom firmware with PIN disabled. However, this requires unlocking the bootloader and voiding the warranty. Alternatively, use Xiaomi EU ROM, where security settings are more flexible.

FAQ: Frequent questions about unlocking SIM-maps on Xiaomi