Which side to insert SIM-Map to Xiaomi phone: detailed instructions with photo

You just purchased a new Xiaomi smartphone — whether it’s the flagship Xiaomi 14 or the budget Redmi Note 13 — and faced the first technical challenge: installing a new smartphone. SIM-It would seem that it could be easier, but suddenly the question arises: which side to insert? SIM-A card to the tray so as not to damage the contacts or the slot itself, and it's expensive to make a mistake, from not having a network to physically breaking the connector.

In this article, we will not only discuss the correct position. SIM-maps for all modern Xiaomi models, but also nuances that the manufacturer does not mention, such as why some phones trays are taken out with difficulty, how to avoid jamming the card, and what to do if after installation, the network does not catch. SIM-Xiaomi cards from the last 5 years that you won’t find in the official instructions.

Why it's important to insert correctly SIM-map

At first glance, the installation SIM-The card is a trivial operation, but the wrong position can lead to:

• 🔌 Short-circuiting contacts (if the metallized side touches the smartphone board).
• 📵 Lack of network due to loose contact.
• 🔧 Breaking the tray - if you use force when jamming.
• 💸 Loss of warranty if damage is considered mechanical.

The problem is especially relevant for Xiaomi owners with hybrid slots (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro+), where two nano-SIMs or one SIM + microSD memory card are installed simultaneously.

How to determine the right side SIM-maps for Xiaomi

All modern Xiaomi smartphones (starting in 2018) use the nano-SIM format. The correct position is determined by two key features:

1. Sloped angle: On a nano-SIM, one of the angles is cut at 45°. This angle should coincide with the same bevel on the tray.
2. Contacts down: The metallized side of the card (with the chip) always looks towards the phone board, that is, down when you hold the tray with contacts to yourself.

And visually, it looks like this:

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| ▟ ----- | ← Skewed angle




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|___|__________| ← Contacts are watching down

Take a tray to check and attach it to it. SIM-If the bevels match and the contacts look deep into the phone, the position is right.

Step-by-step instruction: how to insert SIM-map

Follow this algorithm to avoid errors:

1. Turn off your phone (optional, but recommended for safety).
2. Find a tray for SIM-maps -- usually on the top or side of a smartphone. POCO F5 Xiaomi 13T slot on the right.
3. Insert a paper clip (or a special key from the kit) into the tray hole before you click. Don't use needles or toothpicks - they can damage the mechanism!
4. Get the tray out and put it down. SIM-map beveled upwards, contacts downwards.
5. Carefully push the tray back to the point. It should snap without effort.

Do the bevels match on the map and tray?|Contacts look down?|The tray is clean (no dust/mud)?|It uses the original nano-SIM, not the cropped one?-->

If the tray is not inserted:

• 🔄 Turn over. SIM-map - it may be in the contacts up.
• 🧹 Check if the trash has fallen into the lap of the tray.
• 🛠️ Don't push, take the tray out and try again.

Compatibility table SIM-Xiaomi cards with models (2019–2026)

Not all Xiaomi smartphones support the same formats SIM-Below are the current data on popular models:

Note that eSIM-enabled models (such as the Xiaomi 14) allow virtual SIM instead of physical SIM, which is true for travelers or dual-number owners.

(1) Correct orientation of the map.

(2) Tariff activity at the operator.

3) Network settings in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks-->

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced users sometimes make mistakes when installing SIM-Let's look at the typical cases:

⚠️ Attention: If after insertion SIM-The phone says "No service" or «SIM-You don't find the card, you don't remove the tray by force, you first reboot the device, 60 percent of the time, you solve the problem by yourself.

• 🔋 The phone can't see. SIM post-refresh MIUI → Resetting network settings to Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Resetting Wi-Fi, Mobile Network and Bluetooth.
• 🔄 SIM-card falls out of the tray → Check it on a flat surface - if there is a bend, replace the tray (cost) ~300-500 rubles.).
• 📱 Second one's not working. SIM hybrid-slot → Make sure the microSD card is inserted into the correct slot (usually signed as «SD»).

Another common problem is jamming the tray, if it doesn't extend after you press it with a paper clip:

1. Try to push harder (sometimes the mechanism is tight).
2. Use a thin metal plate (such as a blade) instead of a paper clip.
3. If nothing works, go to the service center. Don't try to pull the tray out with tweezers!

Features of installing SIM in Xiaomi hybrid slots

Xiaomi models with hybrid slots (such as the Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5) allow you to choose between:

• 📇 Two nano-SIMs (for two numbers).
• 💾 One nano-SIM + microSD card (up to 1 TB).

Important nuances:

⚠️ Note: If you are using a microSD in a hybrid slot, the second is the SIM-The card automatically turns off. It's a hardware constraint, you can't get around it software!

How to properly configure the hybrid slot:

1. Put the first one in. SIM-slot-card SIM1 (usually signed).
2. For the second SIM or microSD, use the SIM2/SD slot.
3. If you choose microSD, restart your phone – the memory card will appear in Files → Device.

To get the second SIM back:

1. Remove the microSD.
2. Insert the second nano-SIM into the SIM2 slot.
3. Activate it in Settings → SIM-cards and mobile networks.

What to do if SIM-The card does not work after installation

If the phone can't see SIM-Card, act on this checklist:

1. Check the orientation of the map – retrieve and paste.
2. Clear the contacts. SIM-cards and tray with dry soft fabric (do not use alcohol!).
3. Restart your phone – sometimes the system doesn’t recognize the card right away.
4. Check the SIM on another phone – if it doesn’t work, the carrier has a problem.
5. Update MIUI - in older versions of firmware there are bugs with SIM recognition.
6. Reset your network settings to Settings → System → Reset settings.

If nothing helps, it is possible:

• 🔌 Contacts in the slot are damaged (repair is needed).
• 📱 Faulty. SIM-card (replace it with the operator).
• 🔧 Software failure (flash your phone via Fastboot).

For diagnosis, enter the dialer code:

##4636##

Select Phone Information and check SIM status. If the status is "Not" - a hardware problem.

FAQ: Answers to frequent questions about SIM-maps in Xiaomi