How to turn off SIM-Map on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Why you might need to disconnect SIM-map

Shutdown SIM-Xiaomi's smartphone cards are a procedure that one in five users experience, and the reasons can range from simple battery savings to having to lock the number when you lose your device. SIM-cards, but one of them is temporarily not needed (for example, a work card on the weekend), its disabling will avoid unnecessary notifications and traffic consumption.

Another common situation is that you're preparing your phone to be sold or transferred to another person. SIM-The card becomes part of the reset process so that the new owner does not have access to your mobile services. POCO, People who travel frequently: Disconnecting the home SIM-Cards abroad help avoid roaming and accidental write-offs.

It is important to understand that the disconnection SIM-In some cases (e.g., eSIM) it is the only way to temporarily suspend a number without losing access to other functions of the phone.

Method 1: Disconnection SIM-maps through the main settings MIUI

The easiest and safest method is to use a standard settings menu, which is suitable for all modern Xiaomi smartphones based on MIUI 12-14, including Redmi 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4/X5 and flagship Xiaomi 13/14.

Step instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to section. SIM-Maps and mobile networks (in some firmwares may be called the Mobile Network).
3. Choose. SIM-The card you want to disable (if there are two, they will be numbered as SIM 1 and SIM 2).
4. Move the slider Include SIM-map off..
5. Confirm the action if the system requests a password or PIN-code.

Then the signal level icon for the switched off SIM-The card will disappear from the status bar and all related services (calls, SMS, Mobile Internet will become unavailable. Important: this method does not remove settings. APN or saved messages – they can be restored after re-enabled.

Make sure that there are no active subscriptions on the card (MTS, Beeline, Tele2, etc.)

Save important contacts to the cloud or device

Remember. PIN-reinsertion

Disable the associated services (WhatsApp, Telegram, banking applications)

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Method 2: Use of an engineering menu (for power users)

If standard settings are not available for some reason (for example, due to a firmware failure), you can use the engineering menu, this method requires caution, since incorrect actions can lead to network disruption, POCO F3) and Mediatek (Redmi) 9A, Redmi 10C).

Algorithm of action:

1. Open the Phone app and type in the combination: ##4636## For Mediatek, another combination may be required: ##36446337###.
2. In the menu that opens, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down to either the SIM 1 or SIM 2 block (depending on which card to disable).
4. Press the Turn Off Radio button (disable radio).
5. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

After the reboot. SIM-The card will be deactivated at the radio level, which is more radical than disconnecting through settings, and it may be necessary, for example, if the card is detected by the system but does not catch the network (4G/3G/2G) — It's gonna have to be reconfigured.

Method 3: Physical extraction SIM-map

The most reliable, but also the most inconvenient method is mechanical removal. SIM-It's good if you're not using a number for a long time or you're planning on inserting another card:

• 🔄 Rebooting the phone is required (some models have hot replacement slots, but this is rare).
• 📱 Risk of damaging tray or contacts if sloppy extraction (especially on Xiaomi Mi) A1/A2 brittle-plastic).
• 🔒 If the phone is locked with a pattern lock, extract SIM-The cards won't help unlock it.

How to extract correctly SIM-map:

1. Turn off the phone (recommended, but not necessarily for hot-swap models).
2. Find a tray for SIM-cards – usually located on the upper or lateral face of the device.
3. Insert a paper clip (or a special key from the kit) into the tray hole before clicking.
4. Carefully pull out the tray and remove SIM-map.
5. Insert the tray back (without a card or with another card) and turn on the phone.

On some models (e.g. Xiaomi 12S Ultra) the tray is combined with a cooling system - do not make excessive efforts to extract the card! If the card is stuck, do not try to pull it out with tweezers - contact the service center.

Once a week.

Once a month

Only when changing operators

Never got it out.

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Method 4: Disconnection SIM-maps through flight and energy saving modes

Little-known life hack: some functions MIUI allow them to be indirectly disconnected SIM-This is a method that is useful if you need to temporarily stop communication, but still retain access to Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

Option 1: Use of an exception mode

1. Activate Flight Mode in the notification curtain.
2. Then open the curtain again and manually turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
3. SIM-The card will remain disabled, but other wireless features will work.

Option 2: Ultra-mode energy saving

• 🔋 Go to Settings. → Battery → Energy saving regime.
• 📵 Select Ultra Mode and activate it.
• 📶 In this mode, mobile communication is turned off automatically, but calls to emergency numbers (112, 911) remain available.

These methods are not blocked. SIM-This card is operator-level, so when you go back to normal, you'll automatically reconnect, but it can be useful in situations where you need to save battery power or avoid random calls.

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If you only need to turn off mobile internet but keep the call option, go to Settings → SIM-map → [choose SIM] → Mobile data and disable the slider, which will save traffic without losing voice.

Method 5: Remote shutdown through operator services

If the phone is lost or stolen, SIM-You need to block the card urgently, you can do it remotely through the services of the mobile operator, this method does not require access to the device itself and works even if Xiaomi is turned off or discharged.

Instructions for popular operators:

After remote lockdown SIM-The card stops working on all devices, including Xiaomi, which is the most reliable way to protect your data when you lose your phone, but note that some operators charge a fee for restoring the number after blocking (from 50 to 300 rubles).

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Remote locking through the operator is the only way to completely disable SIM-card if the phone is stolen or lost. MIUI in this case, useless.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When disconnected SIM-Xiaomi cards are often faced with unexpected difficulties. Let's consider the most common ones and how to fix them.

Problem 1: After the shutdown SIM-maps in the settings it is still determined by the system.

• 🔹 Check if the management application is installed SIM-Maps (for example, Dual Apps or Second Space).
• 🔹 Restart your phone – sometimes changes only apply after a reboot.
• 🔹 If you have an eSIM card, try turning it off via the Settings menu. → Mobile network → ESIM management.

Problem 2: The phone stopped seeing the second one. SIM-map MIUI.

⚠️ Note: If one of the updates is missing SIM-If you're a card, don't try to reset to factory settings, it could make the problem worse. APN (Path: Settings → SIM-map → [choose SIM] → Access points (APN)). If this does not help, contact the service center - a malfunction of the radio module is possible.

Problem 3: Mobile Internet does not work after switching on the previously disabled SIM-map.

• 📶 Make sure that in the settings APN Correct operator parameters are indicated (you can request them from support).
• 🔄 Switch the network mode from 4G on 3G and back to the Settings menu → SIM-map → Preferred type of network.
• 📱 If nothing helps, remove and repaint. SIM-map - sometimes contacts are oxidized.

If none of the tips worked, check if the mobile traffic limit feature is activated in the settings. MIUI. It can block internet access even when it is working. SIM-map.

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