How to remove the menu SIM-Xiaomi maps: from simple settings to ADB-team

Menus. SIM-Xiaomi cards are a useful feature for mobile communications management, but not all users need it on the home screen. SIM This can be annoying, especially if you only use one number or prefer to manage your communication through settings. Fortunately, there are several ways to hide this menu from the standard options in the menu. MIUI to profound systemic changes.

In this article, we will analyze all current methods for different versions of firmware (from MIUI 12 to MIUI 14), including hidden functions, commands ADB And even radical solutions for advanced users, and it's important that some of the ways require root rights or can affect the stability of the phone, we'll give you a heads-up on the risks. SIM-Once and for all, read on.

Why the menu SIM-The map appears on the screen?

Before you take down the menu, you need to understand why it's even displayed. There are several triggers in MIUI firmware:

• 📱 Two active SIM-cards: if the phone has two cards, the system offers to choose the main one for calls / Internet.
• 🌐 Roaming or network change: when crossing borders or switching between 4G/5G A request for operator selection may be made.
• 🔄 Update of the firmware: after the update MIUI Sometimes the notification settings are reset.
• 🛠️ Failure of the communication module: if the phone cannot determine the status SIM, Onforced shows menu for manual settings.

In most cases, the menu appears because of automatic network selection (Auto → Manual Selection). If you have never used a second SIM or changed operator, these notifications can be safely disabled.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) POCO X3 Pro) menu SIM-The card is linked to the com.android.phone system application, and forced shutdown may cause communication to be lost!

Method 1: Disabling notifications about SIM-map

The easiest and safest way to do this is to disable notifications from the communication module, which won't delete the menu itself, but it won't annoy you with pop-ups.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification management.
2. Find the Phone app (com.android.phone) or SIM-cards (com.miui.simmanager).
3. Turn off the Allow notification switch or specifically Network Selection/SIM Management.
4. Reboot your phone to make the changes take effect.

This method works on all Xiaomi models, including the Redmi 9, POCO F3 and the flagship Mi 11/12. However, it will not hide the menu itself in the notification curtain – only stop automatic pop-ups.

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Method 2: Hiding the menu through Developer Mode

If the standard settings don’t help, you can use hidden MIUI options. First you need to activate Developer Mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click 7 times in a row on the MIUI version until the message “You are a developer!” appears.
3. Return to the main settings menu and open a new section → For developers.

Now find the following options (names may vary depending on the version of MIUI):

• 🔧 Debugging by USB — Include (required for the following method) ADB).
• 📵 Turn off the menu SIM-Cards – if there is such a point, activate it.
• 🔄 Network Resets – Can Help If the Menu Appears Due to a Failure.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14 on some models (e.g. Xiaomi 13) Option to Disable Menu SIM-There's no map. In this case, move on to the C method. ADB.

Method 3: Disconnection through ADB-teams (without root)

If previous methods didn't work, you'll have to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is Google's official tool that allows you to manage system settings without superuser permission.

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB (download).
• 📱 Xiaomi smartphone with enabled debugging USB (see previous section).
• 🔌 USB-Type-C Cable (original to avoid connection issues).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission on the smartphone screen.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Execute the command to turn off the menu SIM-If the command doesn’t work, try the alternative: adb shell settings put global shell settings sim_toolkit_enabled 0
5. Reboot the phone.

After completing these commands, the menu SIM-The cards will disappear from the notification curtain and will stop appearing when the screen is unlocked. SIM-The cards will remain available through the settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks.

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If the menu reappears after the reboot, repeat the command adb shell pm hide com.miui.simmanager and additionally execute adb shell pm disable-user com.miui.simmanager.

Method 4: Remove the system application (requires root)

If you are ready to take drastic measures and you have root rights, you can completely remove the app responsible for the menu. SIM-It'll fix the problem forever, but it'll take away your control. SIM via standard interface.

You'll need:

• 🔓 Root access (for example, via Magisk).
• 📱 File Manager with Root Explorer (Root Explorer, FX File Explorer).
• 🔄 Backup of data (in case of failure).

Instructions:

1. Open the root manager and go to /system/priv-app/SimApp or /system/app/SimApp.
2. Delete SimApp.apk and SimApp.odex files (if any).
3. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: Removal of system applications may lead to loss of communication, failures in the operation of the module NFC or the inability to update the firmware.Before removing, backup through TWRP Or OrangeFox!

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Method 5: Reset network settings (extreme case)

If you're on the menu SIM-The card comes in because of a communication module malfunction, and it'll help you reset the network completely. APN, Network selection and priorities SIM factory-value.

How to reset:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Select Network Settings Reset (or Wi-Fi, Mobile Network, and Bluetooth Reset in newer versions of MIUI).
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

After discharge:

• 📶 Settings APN They will be reset – they will have to be configured again (options can be taken on the website of your operator).
• 🔄 Priority SIM For calls/internets, return to factory values.
• 📵 Menus. SIM-The card may disappear if its appearance was due to a conflict of settings.

This method works on all Xiaomi models, but requires reconfiguration of the mobile Internet. If after resetting the menu again appears, go to the methods with ADB or root.

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Network resetting is the safest way, but it doesn’t guarantee the complete removal of the SIM menu.It’s worth trying first if the problem occurs after a firmware update.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If none of these methods worked, the following reasons are possible:

• 🔧 Firmware with modifications: some custom firmware (e.g. xiaomi.eu or PixelExperience) can block changes to system applications.
• 🛡️ Security policy MIUI: New models (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi) K60) team ADB manufacturer-off.
• 📱 Hardware failure: If the menu appears even after a reset, it may be a problem in the module itself SIM-Cards (diagnosis is required at the service center).

In such cases, there are two options:

1. Contact the Xiaomi service center – if the phone is warranty, it is not recommended to interfere with system files on your own.
2. Install custom firmware (like LineageOS) that doesn’t have a built-in MIUI SIM menu. This is a radical solution that requires unlocking the bootloader.

Before visiting the service, check if the appearance of the menu is associated with a physical malfunction:

• Try to rearrange. SIM-card.
• Wipe your contacts. SIM-card-slot.
• Check if the contacts are bent in the slot (relevant for the Redmi Note 8/9, where the tray often breaks).

FAQ: Frequent questions about the menu SIM-maps on Xiaomi