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Realme: Enable or Disable a SIM Card in Dual SIM Mode

If you run two SIM cards in your Realme phone, say one for work and one private, you sometimes need to switch one off without removing it. Deactivating a SIM does not delete its settings, calls and mobile data simply route through the remaining SIM as if only one card was inserted. This is different from ejecting the tray, since the deactivated SIM stays registered for later use.

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VersionAndroid 11 · Realme UI 2

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Enable or Disable a SIM Card auf Realme

On Realme phones running Realme UI, both SIM slots stay active by default once two cards are inserted. If you only need one line active, for example switching between a work and a private number, you can turn a SIM off in software instead of physically removing the card.

Deactivating a SIM card stops it from receiving calls, texts and mobile data. All active services, from call forwarding to data usage, then run entirely through the remaining SIM as if the phone only had one card installed. Nothing on the deactivated SIM is deleted, so you can switch it back on anytime without re-entering settings.

Where to enable or disable a SIM

Go to Tap on SettingsTap on SIM card & mobile dataChoose a SIM card (Dual SIM)Enable or disable the SIM card. Select the SIM slot you want to change and toggle it off or back on.

This is useful when a SIM causes signal issues, drains battery in a weak coverage area, or when you simply want to pause one number temporarily. If you need to swap a physical card instead, powering off the phone before ejecting the tray is the safer option.

Frequently asked questions

No. Deactivating a SIM through SIM card & mobile data only stops the network connection. Contacts, messages and settings tied to that SIM stay untouched and reappear once you switch it back on.