How to completely remove phone numbers from SIM-Xiaomi maps: all working methods

Removal of numbers from SIM-Maps on Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi models, POCO And Black Shark, which is often a problem for users, is unlike the phone's internal memory, where contacts are stored in the cloud or in a local database, SIM-The card has limited functionality and a proprietary file system, and many people find that standard methods of deleting through the contact menu do not work or delete only a portion of the records. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods - from basic to advanced, including working with engineering menus and specialized applications.

Xiaomi’s feature is that the manufacturer modifies the standard Android interface, so the ways to access the settings may differ even on devices with one version. MIUI. We have taken these nuances into account and prepared instructions relevant to firmware. MIUI 12–14 (including global and Chinese versions) If you have tried to delete contacts via the Contact Menu → Management → SIM-map and it didn't work - don't despair: below you will find alternative solutions, including the method through the USSD-A team that works even on a blocked SIM-operator-card.

1. Standard method: removal through the application "Contacts"

So let's start with the most obvious method, which works 60 to 70 percent of the time, and it's suitable for users who have contacts on the Internet. SIM-The card is displayed in the standard Contacts app (an icon with a person's silhouette on a green background). Importantly, if you use third-party calling apps (like Truecaller or Google Contacts), this may not work - go to the next section.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Contact App (not to be confused with Phone!).
• 🔍 In the top line of the search, type *#, which will filter the contacts saved to the SIM-map (they are usually marked with an icon) SIM).
• ✏️ Click on the desired contact, then tap on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Delete.
• 🗑️ Confirm deletion. If the option is inactive, the contact is blocked by the operator (Section 4).

If contacts are not displayed or the delete button is missing, check:

• 🔄 Update Contacts via Google Play (sometimes bugs are fixed in new versions).
• 📶 Restart your phone - sometimes SIM-card temporarily unreadable.
• 🔧 Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [yours SIM] → Contacts SIM Make sure the option is on.

2. Removal through settings SIM-card MIUI

In the firmware MIUI There is a hidden contact management menu SIM-It allows you to massively delete records or export them to internal memory, and it works even if the contacts are not displayed in the main Contact app.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the settings (cog icon).
2. Go to section. SIM-maps and mobile networks.
3. Choose yours. SIM-card (if there are several).
4. Tap on SIM Contacts (or SIM Contact Management in newer versions).
5. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Remove all or tick the desired contacts and delete them one by one.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) POCO X3 Pro) this section may be called Additional settings SIM. If you do not see the contact point SIM, So your operator has blocked this function – try the methods in the following sections.

Check that SIM-card active (there is a network)

Make a backup of important numbers

Close all applications that work with contacts

Connect your phone to charge (in case of a long operation)

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3.Use of the engineering menu (for advanced users)

If standard methods fail, you can use Xiaomi’s engineering menu, which requires caution, as wrong actions can disrupt the network.

• 🔧 You have experience with Android service menus.
• 📱 Phone not warranty (entry into the engineering menu may be considered a violation of the terms of the service).
• 🔒 You are sure that the problem is not the locking of the operator (see section 4).

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code: ##4636## This will open the Testing menu.
2. Go to the Phone Information (or Phone Information) tab.
3. Scroll down to the SIM Information section.
4. Press yours. SIM-map, SIM 1).
5. At the bottom of the screen, find the Refresh or Update button, which will update the SIM data.
6. Go back to the main menu and select SIM Contact Management (if it appears).

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T or Redmi K50) If you don't have anything going on after you enter the code, your firmware is restricting access. USSD-(Section 4) or specialized applications (Section 5).

4. USSD-Contact removal commands (even working on blocked contacts) SIM)

One of the most reliable ways is to use USSD-They work directly with teams. SIM-map, without limitation MIUI. This method is particularly useful if:

• 🔒 Contacts are blocked by the operator (for example, MTS, Beeline, MegaFon or Tele2).
• 📵 The phone can't see. SIM-The map is in the settings, but the network works.
• 🔧 Standard methods do not work due to firmware bugs.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and go to the Set tab.
2. Enter one of the commands (depending on the operator): Operator USSD-command MTS Action *111*377# Delete all Beeline contacts *110*782# Reset SIM MegaFon contacts *105*800# Contact Management Tele2 *155*1# SIM-services Menu Any *#37# Check SIM status
3. Press the call button. Then the contact management menu will open.
4. Follow voice or text prompts (usually press 1 to delete all or 2 to selectively delete).

⚠️ Note: Some operators may charge for USSD-requests (usually 1-3 rubles per team) Before using check the rates on your operator's website. USSD It is impossible to restore contacts!

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If USSD-The commands are not working, try to enter them in flight mode. Sometimes the network blocks service requests when the Internet connection is active.

5. Specialized management applications SIM-contact

If the built-in MIUI tools don't work, third-party apps come to the rescue, and we tested a few and selected the most reliable ones.

Top.-3 contact-based applications SIM:

• 📲 SIM Card Manager (Play Market) - allows you to edit, delete and export contacts.
• 🔧 SIM Contacts Backup – In addition to deleting, it creates backups in.vcf format.
• 🛠️ SIM Toolkit – built-in app on some Xiaomi that duplicates features USSD-menu.

Instructions for SIM Card Manager:

1. Download and install the app from Google Play.
2. Start it and give access to the contacts.
3. Choose yours. SIM-map.
4. Tick unneeded contacts or click Select All.
5. Click on the Delete icon and confirm the action.

⚠️ Attention: Some applications (e.g, SIM Contacts) may request access to SMS Don't give permissions - only Contacts and Storage (for backups) are enough).

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Google Play apps are more reliable than Google Play apps APK-files from unknown sources, the latter may contain viruses or spyware.

6. Complete discharge SIM-maps (extreme method)

If none of these methods work, then the radical solution is to completely reset. SIM-This will delete all data, including contacts, messages and operator settings. Use this method only if you want to use it:

• 🗑️ You need to delete all contacts without the possibility of recovery.
• 🔄 SIM-The card is not stable (for example, does not save new numbers).
• 🔒 You are sure that there is no important data on the map.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose yours. SIM-map.
3. Click on SIM Reset (or Reset SIM in English version).
4. Confirm the action. The phone will reboot and all data from the SIM will be erased.

⚠️ Attention: After discharge SIM-You may need to re-activate the operator’s services (e.g. data transfer or roaming).Clarify details with your provider.Also note that on some rates, a reset may result in the loss of bonuses or promotional offers.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing contacts with SIM on Xiaomi