How to use the second space on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

The modern smartphone has long ceased to be just a means of communication, becoming a digital repository of our lives, where work documents, personal correspondence and entertainment content are mixed. Owners of the popular model Redmi Note 8 Pro often face the need to share these flows of information, not to confuse work chats with personal or hide certain applications from prying eyes.

This technology works at the MIUI operating system level, isolating data, settings and installed programs in separate containers. You access two different desktops that switch with a single touch or a special password. This solution is ideal for those who want to preserve privacy or just bring order to the digital chaos without buying a second gadget.

In this article, we will discuss in detail the activation process, finer configuration and features of operation of this function based on the Helio G90T processor, which is installed in the Redmi Note 8 Pro. You will learn how to correctly allocate system resources and avoid typical errors during the first start.

What is the Second Space and Why is it Necessary?

Essentially, the Second Space is creating a new user profile with its own unique settings. When you activate this option, the system creates a virtual copy of the Android environment that does not overlap with the main profile. Files, photos, browser history and contact list in the new profile will be completely separated from your main data.

Many users underestimate the potential of this feature, considering it unnecessary, until they are faced with a situation where you need to quickly hide the screen from a colleague or hand over the phone to a child for play without fear for their personal files. The main difference from the simple guest mode is that a second space can exist permanently and have its own unlock password.

The use of space separation is relevant in the following scenarios:

• 🔒 Complete isolation of working messengers and emails from personal social media accounts.
• 👶 Creating a safe environment for children with limited applications and no access to important documents.
• 🎮 Separating gaming accounts and heavy apps from the main working system for better performance.
• 🕵️ Hiding confidential photos and videos from curious glances when unlocking your phone.

It’s important to understand that apps running in the additional profile work independently, which means you can be logged in to two different Instagram or WhatsApp accounts at the same time, receiving notifications in both spaces without the need for constant re-entry.

Preparation of Redmi Note 8 Pro for creating a profile

Before you start cloning your system, you need to make sure your Redmi Note is available. 8 The Pro is ready for this procedure, although the model has enough RAM (6 or 8 Depending on the version, creating additional space requires a fixed amount of internal memory. 3-5 GB free space for comfortable work.

It’s also worth checking the relevance of the MIUI firmware version. Developers regularly release security and optimization updates that can affect the stability of virtual profiles. Go to Settings → About Phone and click on the system version to check for updates.

Note the state of the battery. The initial setup and cloning of the data can take time and require the resources of the Helio G90T processor, which will lead to increased power consumption. If the charge is low, it is better to connect the device to the network.

⚠️ Warning: Do not attempt to create a second space if modified system files or superuser (Root) rights are installed on the phone.This can result in a cyclical device reboot or data loss.

Step-by-step instructions for activating the function

The process of running the second MIUI shell space is standardized and requires no complicated manipulations. All the necessary tools are in the standard settings menu. To begin, open the main menu and find the Settings section.

The algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. In the settings menu, find and select Second Space (usually at the top of the list or in the System Applications section).
2. Press the button Enable the second space.
3. The system will suggest creating a password or using a fingerprint to log in, which is a critical security step.
4. Wait until the environment is ready. On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, it takes 30 seconds to 2 minutes.

Once you have completed the setup, you will be on a clean desktop, switching between the main and second spaces through a special shortcut app that will appear on the desktop, or through the quick access settings.

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For quick switching between spaces, add the Second Space widget to the main profile desktop, which saves time and allows you to change modes with a single touch.

If you use fingerprint unlock, the system will suggest assigning different fingers to different profiles, such as the thumb of the right hand opening the main profile, and the thumb of the left opening the second, which is a convenient way to instantly share access.

Configure privacy and access

The biggest strength of the second space on Xiaomi is the flexibility of access settings, so you can set the system so that when you enter a specific password or put a specific finger on the phone, the phone will unlock immediately in the desired profile, bypassing the main screen.

To set these settings, go to Settings → Second Space → Settings. The following options are available here:

• 🔑 Password of entry: setting a unique PIN-a graphical key or code for the second profile.
• 👆 Fingerprint: Binding a specific biometric key for instant login.
• 🔔 Notifications: Configure the display of notifications from the second space on the locked screen of the main.

It is important to configure notifications correctly. If you hide the second space, it makes sense to prevent the content of notifications from displaying on the locked screen so that outsiders do not see the names of applications or contact names.

⚠️ Note: Forgotten password from the second space cannot be restored through the main profile. If access is lost, data in the second space will be lost without recovery, unless the reset was performed.

Data portability and application installation

Once you have a clean profile, you need to transfer the data you need to do it, and MIUI provides a built-in tool to import contacts, photos, music, and even some settings from the main space, and to do that, in the second space interface, click on the import icon.

However, it is worth considering the peculiarities of working with applications. Programs installed in the second space take up additional space on the disk. If the main profile is installed Telegram with a volume of 1 GB, then its copy in the second profile will also take about 1 GB plus cache data.

The table below shows the impact of the second space on the Redmi Note 8 Pro resources:

When installing heavy games or applications with a large cache volume (for example, offline maps), keep an eye on the free space. Overflow of internal memory can lead to unstable operation of both profiles.

Removal and management of the second profile

If the need for a second space is no longer necessary, or you decide to reinstall the system, the profile can be easily deleted. All data stored exclusively in the second space will be irretrievably deleted, so it is recommended to back up important files in advance.

To delete, go to Settings → Second Space and select Remove Second Space. The system will request a confirmation and password for the main profile. Once confirmed, the cleanup process will begin, which will take a few minutes.

Management also includes the ability to temporarily disable the function without deleting data, although in recent versions of MIUI it is more often offered to completely delete with the ability to create a new profile from scratch.

⚠️ Before deleting your profile, make sure to check whether the Second Space contains two-factor authentication codes or important working documents that may be needed in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The second space on the Redmi Note 8 Pro is a powerful tool for sharing digital life that requires competent memory management and careful attention to access passwords.