How to completely remove numbers from SIM-Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro cards: all working methods

Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro is still a popular smartphone due to the balance of price and functionality, but work with the new model. SIM-It's nuanced, and if you want to free up memory on a map, delete old numbers, or just clear the data before you sell your phone, standard methods may not work. In this article, we will analyze all possible methods of removing numbers - from built-in tools to third-party utilities, and also tell you how to avoid typical errors.

The Redmi 8 Pro is based on the MIUI (most commonly version 11-12, where management SIM-And some operators, like MTS or Beeline, block the editing of contacts at the map level, and we tested all of them on real devices and identified those that work.

Why are numbers not deleted in the standard way?

Problem with removing contacts with SIM-Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro cards are linked to several factors:

• 🔒 Limitations MIUI: In some versions of the firmware editing option SIM-Contacts are disabled by default.
• 📱 Double. SIM-If you use two cards, the system may confuse which one to delete the data from.
• 📡 Operator lock: Tele2, MegaFon and others sometimes prohibit changing contacts on the card.
• 🛠 A damaged file system SIM: If the card is old, it may not display data correctly.

Before proceeding with removal, check if it is unlocked. SIM-card (enter PIN if required) and make sure contacts are actually stored on the card, not in the phone's memory. Open the Contacts app, click on the three dots in the top right corner, and select Contact Management → Import/Export: This will show how many numbers are saved on the SIM.

Method 1: Delete via the standard Contacts app

The most obvious method is to use the built-in app, but on the Redmi 8 Pro, it doesn't always work intuitively.

1. Open the Contacts app (a icon with a person's silhouette).
2. Click on the three horizontal lines (menu) in the upper left corner.
3. Select Contact Management → SIM-Card (specify the required card if there are two of them).
4. Tapping the contact you want to remove and holding your finger for 2-3 seconds until the tick appears.
5. Select all unnecessary numbers and click on the basket icon at the top of the screen.

If the delete button is inactive or not, your version of MIUI is blocking the function, so move on to the next one.

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

If the standard method didn't work, you can try removing numbers through the engineering menu, which requires caution, because doing the wrong thing can disrupt the phone.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##.
2. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information.
3. Scroll down to the block. SIM-map and click on the right one (SIM1 or SIM2).
4. Find the contact management option or EF (Elementary Files).
5. Select the ADN file (where the numbers are stored) and click Delete.

Important: Once removed through the engineering menu, the contacts are not recoverable. If you need to save some numbers, export them to the phone's memory.

Method 3: Export contacts to the phone and then delete them

If you can’t delete the numbers directly, you can first transfer them to the phone’s memory and then clean them. SIM-This is a good method if you want to keep some contacts.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Contacts. → Contact management → Imports/Exports.
2. Select Export with SIM-maps and specify where to save (for example, in the device memory).
3. After export, return to Contact Management and select Clean SIM-map.
4. Confirm the action. All numbers will be deleted, but a copy of them will remain in the memory of the phone.

Method 4: Delete numbers using PC (ADB)

For advanced users, there is a way to remove contacts from the SIM-Maps via Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This is a universal method that works even if the phone is locked.

What you need:

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

Instructions:

1. Connect Redmi 8 Pro to your PC and allow debugging.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Mac/Linux) and type:

adb shell


content query --uri content://com.android.contacts/phone_lookup --where "sim_id=1"

This command will show all contacts on SIM1. To delete them, use:

adb shell content delete --uri content://com.android.contacts/phone_lookup --where "sim_id=1"

For SIM2 substitute sim_id=1 on sim_id=2.

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If ADB does not recognize the device, try reinstalling drivers through Xiaomi’s official website or using the Mi PC Suite program.

Method 5: Resetting phone settings (extreme case)

If no method works, you'll have to reset your settings completely, and that will delete all the data from your phone, including your contacts. SIM-map (if synchronized with the device).

How to reset:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Delete all data.
3. Enter the password (if installed) and confirm the action.

⚠️ Warning: After reset, all apps, photos and settings will be erased. SIM-card will not be deleted even after this procedure, the problem may be in the card itself - contact the operator for a replacement.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When removing contacts with SIM-Redmi 8 Pro cards are often faced with typical problems:

• 🔄 Contacts are returned after deletion: This happens if they are synced to a Google account or Mi Cloud. disable sync in Settings → Accounts.
• 🚫 Delete button is inactive: Check if administrator rights to applications (e.g. Anti-Theft or Security) are set).
• 📵 The phone can't see. SIM-Map: Reboot the device or re-extract/paste the card, SIM may be damaged.

If you use two of them SIM-Sometimes the system confuses the slots, especially if the cards are the same operator.

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Before any manipulations with SIM-Always back up your contacts, even if you are sure that the numbers are not needed, accidentally losing them can create problems (for example, when you restore access to bank accounts).

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