How to turn off password SIM-Maps on Xiaomi: all the ways and nuances

Password request SIM-The cards on each switch on or reboot Xiaomi can be annoying, especially if you are using the device in a safe place. PIN-It's not just convenience, it's also a potential risk: without protection, anyone who finds your phone can call or use the mobile Internet at your expense. In this article, we'll look at all the official and hidden ways to turn off the Internet. PIN-code on smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO, We also need to explain when it is really safe.

It is important to understand that the procedure differs depending on the firmware version. MIUI (12, 13, 14 or 15) and device models. for example, on Xiaomi 13 Pro with MIUI 15 Way to Settings May Be Different From Redmi Note 10 MIUI We have taken these nuances into account and prepared universal instructions that will be suitable for most devices of the brand. PUK-code or errors of type «SIM-card blocked».

Why Xiaomi asks for a password SIM-maps and whether it can be removed?

Requirement of input PIN-The standard security feature that is not set by Xiaomi, but by your mobile operator (MTS, Beeline, Tele2, MegaFon, etc.). SIM-If the phone is lost or stolen, many users want to disable this check to make sure that the phone is stolen:

• 🔄 Speed up the start of the device (especially important for those who often reboot the smartphone).
• 📱 Avoid unnecessary actions at each inclusion.
• 🔒 Use your phone at home where the risk of theft is minimal.

But there's a flip side to it: no. PIN-code the attacker can:

• 📞 Call and send SMS at your expense (before the operator locks you).
• 🌐 Use the mobile Internet if you do not have a password for traffic.
• 📱 Fastboot your device if Mi Account protection is not activated.

⚠️ Attention: If you turn off PIN-If you lose your phone, the operator will not be able to remotely lock the phone. SIM-- I'll have to get back to the card without you.

Before proceeding to the instructions, check if the password request is related to other issues:

Official method: shutdown PIN-code through settings MIUI

The easiest and safest method is to use a standard settings menu, which works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and other smartphones. POCO any version MIUI (11 to 15. Follow the step-by-step instructions:

1. Open the Settings app** (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to section. SIM-maps and mobile networks (on some models - Mobile network).
3. Choose. SIM-The card you want to disable your password for (if you have two SIMs).
4. Tapping on the security item SIM-maps or settings SIM-map.
5. Switch the slider Request PIN-code to the "Off" position.».
6. Enter the current one. PIN-proof-code.

After that, the phone will restart (on some models - immediately, on others - when you turn on the next), and the request for a password will no longer appear.

Make sure you know the current one. PIN (usually indicated on the plastic holder SIM-map)

Check the balance. SIM-Cards (sometimes operators block zero balance cards)

Write it down. PUK-code (located next to the code) PIN on the holder) in case of error

Make a backup of your contacts (in case of problems with your contacts) SIM)

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If the item is Security SIM-The map is not on the menu, try an alternative path:

Settings → PaSSWORD & SECURITY → Privacy → Settings SIM- map

⚠️ Note: Some of the scoring for POCO (for example, POCO F5) menu may be called SIM Card Lock. If you do not find the right item, search by settings (the magnifying glass icon at the top of the screen) and enter «PIN».

Hidden ways: shutdown PIN through the engineering menu

If the standard method has not worked (e.g. due to operator restrictions or corporate policies), an engineering menu is available, suitable for advanced users and requires caution.

Instructions for MIUI 14/15:

1. Open the Phone app** and enter the combination: ##4636###.

On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) The engineering menu can be blocked, in which case try the alternative code:

##83781##

Important: Changes in the engineering menu can cause network failures. PIN-the code lost communication, return the settings to the original state or reset the network to Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.

Shutdown PIN-code ADB (for advanced users)

If none of the previous methods worked, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method requires connecting the phone to a computer and basic command line knowledge, and it's suitable for devices with unlocked bootloader and debugging enabled. USB.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on your computer.
2. On the phone, activate Developer Mode (7 times tap the MIUI version in Settings → About the phone).
3. Enable USB debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
4. Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer.
5. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Mac/Linux) and type:

adb shell


settings put global sim_pin_lock 0

After completing the command, restart the device. PIN-The code should not be requested anymore.

adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.SIM_PIN_DISABLE -e sim_id 1

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If you get a device unauthorized error, you have not confirmed trust in your phone's computer. Reconnect the device and check the debugging permission notification.

What to do if SIM-card is blocked (requires) PUK-code)?

If you have entered incorrectly three times PIN-code, SIM-The card is blocked and requires PUK-Personal Unblocking Key: This code is linked to your SIM-It's a card, and it's usually shown on the plastic holder that came with it. If you lost it, there are a number of ways to recover it:

• 📞 Call the operator (support numbers: MTS - 0890, Beeline - 0611, MegaFon - 0500, Tele2 - 611).
• 🌐 Restore. PUK via the personal account on the operator's website (section "Management" SIM-card»).
• 🏦 Contact the Salon with your passport (free of charge).

If you've entered PUK-code is wrong 10 times, SIM-The card is permanently blocked and subject to replacement, in which case the operator will issue a new card with the same number (usually free or for 50-100 rubles).

⚠️ Attention: Never enter PUK-After 10 wrong attempts to restore SIM-The card will not be possible, even in the cabin of the operator.

If you can’t reach support, try alternative channels:

How to get it back PIN-code back if needed?

If you temporarily disable the request PIN-If you want to return it (for example, before traveling or selling your phone), do the following:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose the right one. SIM-map.
3. Tap on Security. SIM-map.
4. Activate the Slider Request PIN-code.
5. Enter the current one. PIN-code (if you forget, look at the holder) SIM).
6. Confirm the change.

If you forgot. PIN-code, it's okay:

• 🔍 Find on a plastic holder SIM-maps (usually under a scratching layer).
• 📄 See the contract with the operator (if saved).
• 📞 Check with the operator (passport required).

If PIN-the code is lost, and the holder is not preserved, the operator can issue a new one, but for this sometimes take a fee (50-200 rubles).

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Shutdown PIN-The code does not affect mobile internet or calls, but without protection. SIM-It is easier to clone or use the card on another device.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When disconnected PIN-And in the case of Xiaomi, users are facing some of the most common problems, and we've collected some of the most common ones and how to fix them:

If after the shutdown PIN-The phone stopped seeing SIM-map, try it:

1. Extract and insert SIM-map.
2. Clean the slot contacts with a soft brush.
3. Restart the device in safe mode (press the power button) → «Safe regime»).
4. Update the firmware through Settings → About the phone → System update.

If the problem persists, the slot may be faulty. SIM-In this case, contact the Xiaomi service center.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions