How to remove all numbers from SIM-Maps on Android-smartphone Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Why Removing Contacts with the SIM-Xiaomi cards require a special approach

Xiaomi smartphones based on MIUI They keep their contacts in three places: SIM-card, in the device memory and in the account Google/Mi Accounts: Delete numbers directly from SIM — A task that users are less likely to face than cleaning internal memory, but it has its own nuances. MIUI 14 It does not always offer the option of mass removal from SIM, a manual erasure of each number individually takes hours.

Besides, not everyone SIM-Older Mini-SIM or Micro-SIM cards (especially from Big Three operators until 2018) can block recording, requiring special commands. In this article, we’ll look at all the working methods, from basic to advanced, including hidden Xiaomi engineering menu features that let you bypass the operator’s limitations.

Before you start, consider that deleted SIM numbers are not restored by standard means. If there are any important contacts, export them to.vcf or sync to the cloud. How to do this quickly, read the backup section.

Method 1: Standard removal through the Contacts app

The most obvious method is to use the built-in Contacts app (or Google Contacts, if it is installed by default), which works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and other smartphones. POCO s MIUI 12 and newer, but has a limitation: mass removal is not always available - depends on the firmware and model SIM-map.

Instructions:

1. Open the Contacts app (a icon with a person's silhouette).
2. Slip on the three dots in the top right corner → select Contact Management.
3. In the Contact section SIM Click on Delete All (if no option, go to Method 2).
4. Confirm the action by entering PIN-code SIM-Cards (if requested).

If there is no button to delete everything, try:

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone – sometimes the option appears after a restart.
• 📱 Change the Contact App to Google Contacts (download to Play Market).
• 📶 Switch to switch to 2G in the network settings (some of the SIM-The maps block editing in 4G/5G).

Method 2: Manual removal of each contact (if mass cleaning is not available)

If you SIM-The card doesn't support mass removal, you have to erase numbers one by one, and it's a long, reliable method that works even on older cards. To speed up the process, use multiple contact selection (if available).

Step-by-step:

1. Open Contacts → go to the SIM tab (or Phone if contacts are combined).
2. Hold your finger on any number. → Make sure you have all the right (or whatever) to do).
3. Click on the basket icon (🗑️) Or select Remove from the menu.
4. Confirm the action. Enter if necessary PIN-code SIM.

Tips for acceleration:

• 📌 Sort alphabetically: In your contact settings, enable sorting by name to find numbers faster.
• 🔍 Use search: enter the first letter of the name – the system will show all the matches.
• ⚡ Turn off animations: in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap) reduce the animation speed to 0.5x.

Backup contacts | Charge your phone at least 50% | Connect to Wi-Fi (if you plan to sync) | Disable notifications during the process-->

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3) lengthy-edit SIM-The card may have an error "SIM-The card is not responding:

⚠️ Note: If an error notification appears SIM, Don't remove the card right away -- wait for the operation to be completed or restart the phone. SIM, And it's gonna have to be re-released by the operator.

Method 3: Cleaning through an engineering menu (for power users)

If standard methods fail, you can use the Engineering Mode, which is suitable for advanced users and requires caution – wrong actions can disrupt the network.

Instructions:

1. Open the phone app and enter the code: ##4636##
2. In the menu that opens, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down to the section. SIM Management → tap on yours SIM-map.
4. Find the Erase SIM Contacts option (or similar) and confirm the action.

Important nuances:

• 🔧 On some firmware MIUI The engineering menu can be blocked. To unlock, install the app. MTK Engineering Mode (for MediaTek processors) or Qualcomm Engineer Mode (for Snapdragon).
• 📡 If after cleaning the network signal is missing, restart the phone or manually select the operator in the settings (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Choice of network).

Method 4: Use ADB-teams (for technical specialists)

If none of the previous methods worked, there is an advanced method of ADB (Android Debug Bridge. This method requires connecting the phone to a computer and basic command line knowledge. ADB It is designed to bypass the interface limitations. MIUI It allows you to remove contacts even from blocked SIM-map.

What you need:

• 💻 A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB Tools.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to tap → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command prompt (cmd in Windows or Terminal in macOS/Linux).
2. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
3. Launch the ADB: Adb shell shell shell
4. Delete all contacts with the SIM command: content delete --uri content://icc/adn --where "1"

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB It can cause data loss or phone malfunctions. If you're not sure what you're doing, call a specialist.

💡

Before working with ADB, create a restore point in TWRP (if you have a custom Recovery installed) to roll back changes in case of an error.

Method 5: Re-release SIM-Cards from the operator (extreme case)

If all the software methods fail, there is a physical solution, a replacement. SIM-This is the way to do it, if you want to make a new card:

• 🔒 The map is blocked by the operator for editing.
• 🛠️ SIM damaged or obsolete (e.g. 2010s Mini-SIM).
• 📱 The phone does not recognize the card correctly (errors "SIM unsupported").

How to replace SIM:

1. Contact the communication salon of your operator (MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, Tele2).
2. Show your passport and name the phone number associated with the SIM.
3. Ask to save the old number, but issue a new card (usually free or for 50-100 rubles).
4. Activate the new SIM according to the operator's instructions.

Advantages of the method:

Backup of contacts before deletion

Before you clean. SIM-If you think that the numbers are not important, there may be unique data (for example, service phones or old records). MIUI There are several ways to backup:

Method 1: Export to.vcf file:

1. Open Contacts. → Contact management → Imports/Exports.
2. Select Export to Device → Mark contacts with SIM.
3. Save the file to your phone memory or Google Drive.

Method 2: Sync with Google Account:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts → Google.
2. Activate the synchronization of Contacts.
3. Wait for the process to be completed (check at contacts.google.com).

Method 3: Backup through Mi Cloud:

• 🖥️ Go to Settings. → Mi Account. → Mi Cloud → Synchronization.
• 🔄 Enable Contacts and wait until completion.
• 📲 Check the copy on i.mi.com.

💡

If you use POCO Launcher, check if contacts are duplicated in the POCO Contacts app, which sometimes creates separate backups that don’t sync with Google.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When removing contacts with SIM-Xiaomi cards users face typical problems. Let's look at the most common and ways to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 📶 Format SIM-Cards: eSIM cards do not support the storage of contacts.
• 🔄 Network mode: some operators block editing in roaming.
• 🛡️ Antivirus or firewall: programs like Avast can block access to the Internet SIM.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions