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Xiaomi: Rename a SIM Card in MIUI

Two SIM cards from the same carrier look identical on your Xiaomi phone, so it is easy to grab the wrong one for a call or a mobile data session. MIUI shows a generic carrier label for each slot by default, which does not tell you which SIM is your personal number and which one is for work or travel. Giving each SIM card its own name in the phone settings clears up that confusion for good.

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Change SIM Card Name auf Xiaomi

When a Xiaomi phone runs in Dual SIM mode, both cards often show the same carrier name in the status bar and in the dialer. This gets confusing fast if both SIMs belong to the same provider or if you use one number for work and one for personal calls. MIUI lets you replace that generic label with a custom name, without touching any network or APN settings.

The rename only changes the label shown across the system. Calls, texts, and mobile data still route through the same SIM slot and carrier as before. This makes it a safe change if you just want clarity, not a fix for connection or signal problems.

Menu path to rename a SIM

Tap on SettingsTap on SIM cards & mobile networksChoose a SIM card (Dual SIM)Tap on Edit SIM card nameEnter a Name and tap OK

Repeat the same steps for the second SIM slot if you want both cards labeled clearly. The new name appears immediately in the SIM picker, in call and message apps, and in the mobile data settings.

Frequently asked questions

No. The label you set under Edit SIM card name only changes how the SIM appears on screen. Carrier settings, APN, and network mode stay untouched.