How to Enable Second Space on Xiaomi Redmi 9C: Full Instruction with Nuances

Xiaomi Redmi 9C is a budget smartphone with a second space feature that allows you to create an isolated work environment with separate applications, settings and data. This feature is especially useful for separating personal and work information, testing applications or giving the phone to relatives without risking your data. However, the inclusion of a second space on the Redmi 9C has its own peculiarities due to hardware limitations and the MIUI version.

Unlike Xiaomi’s flagship models, where the function is activated in several taps, the Redmi 9C process may require additional manipulations, from cleaning the cache to manually updating system components. In this article, we will discuss all working ways to enable the second space, including bypassing typical errors (for example, missing a item in the menu or hanging when creating), and give recommendations for optimizing performance after activation.

What is the second space and why is it needed on the Redmi 9C?

The MIUI Second Space feature is a virtual clone of your smartphone running parallel to the main profile.

• 📱 Installed applications (you can duplicate messengers, social networks, games)
• 📂 Files and media (photos, videos, documents do not overlap with the main space)
• ⚙️ System settings (wallpaper, sounds, brightness, etc.)
• 🔒 Accounts (Google, Mi Account, social networks are linked separately)

On the Redmi 9C, with its modest 2/3GB of RAM and Helio G35 processor, the second space can slow down if not optimize its performance. For example, in a virtual environment, you should not install heavy games or keep dozens of tabs open in the browser, but the feature is ideal for:

• 🔄 Separation of work and personal data (for example, a separate WhatsApp for work)
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Providing telephones to children with limited access
• 🛠️ Testing new applications without risk to the core system
• 🔐 Confidential information concealment (passwords, correspondence)

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 9C The second space takes up to 5-8 GB of internal storage. If you have less than 10 GB of free space, the function may not activate or malfunction.

Requirements for the second space on the Redmi 9C

Before activating the function, check if your smartphone meets the following conditions:

If your Redmi 9C does not meet the minimum requirements, the second space may:

• 🚫 Not displayed in the settings
• 🐢 Working with strong lags
• 🔄 Disengage spontaneously

How to check MIUI: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version. If you have a version below MIUI 12, update your system first through Settings → Software Update.

Step-by-step: how to turn on the second space

If your Redmi 9C meets the requirements, follow this instruction.The process can take 5-15 minutes depending on the performance of the device.

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Scroll down and select Special Features (some firmwares call it Additional).
3. Slip on Space Two. If this item is not available, go to "What to do if there is no Second Space."
4. Click Create a second space and confirm the action.
5. Set a password or pattern lock for the second space (required! without it, the function is not activated).
6. Wait for the setup to be completed (the phone will restart 1-2 times).

Clear the cache in Settings → Memory → Clear the cache

Close all background applications

Connect to charging (the battery should be >30%)

Shut down. VPN (It can block system processes)-->

After rebooting, the lock screen will display a button called Second Space (or User Icon) to switch between profiles, use:

• 🔑 Lock screen: swipe up and choice of space.
• 📱 Notification panel: tap on the user's avatar.
• ⚙️ Settings: Special Opportunities → Second space → Reverse.

⚠️ Note: First time you start the second Redmi space 9C It can slow down for 5 to 10 minutes, which is normal. It indexes files and optimizes work!

What to do if there is no "Second Space" in the settings

If the Special Options menu does not have a second space option, the problem may be related to:

• 📱 Cut down firmware (for example, for some regions, Xiaomi disables the function).
• 🔄 Old update. MIUI (I need to upgrade to MIUI 12+).
• 🛠️ Failure of system applications (resetting of cache required).

Solutions:

1. Update MIUI: Go to Settings → Software Update. Click Check Updates and install the latest version. If there are no updates, download the firmware manually from the official website and install through Settings → About Phone → MIUI Update → Three Dots → Select a firmware file.
2. Reset application settings: Go to Settings → Applications → Application management → Three dots → App settings reset. This will bring system applications back to factory settings without losing data.
3. Activate through ADB (Advanced method: If previous methods have not helped, you can include a second space through ADB: adb shell settings put global second_space_enabled 1 After you execute the command, restart the phone. Attention: this method requires debugging on. USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 tap-number → Developer → Debugging by USB).

Optimizing the second space on the Redmi 9C: how to avoid the brakes

The Redmi 9C is not a powerful device, so the second space can run slowly to improve performance.

• 🧹 Limit background processes: In the second space, disable auto-run of unnecessary applications (Settings) → Permits → Auto-start).
• 🎯 Use "Light Mode": Activate it in Settings → Special facilities → Easy mode. It simplifies animations and reduces the processor load.
• 🔋 Turn off sync: In the second space, go to Settings → Accounts and disable automatic sync for Google, Mi Account and other services.
• 📵 Reduce the number of widgets: On the home screen of the second space, leave only the necessary shortcuts.

Critical information: If the second space has more than 20 apps installed, Redmi 9C will slow down when switching between profiles, the optimal number of 10-15 light applications (messengers, browser, notes).

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To quickly clear the RAM in the second space, add the Optimization widget to the home screen (Long-Tap → Widgets → Optimization). One tap is enough to close the background processes.

Typical errors and their solutions

When using the second space on Redmi 9C, users face a few common problems.

• 🔄 "Second space is not created" (hangs 50%): Reason: Not enough memory or system process failure com.miui.secondspace. Solution: Clear 1-2 GB of memory, restart the phone and try again. If it doesn't work, reset the Second Space app settings. → Annexes → All applications → Second Space → Warehouse → Clear the data).
• 🔒 "Failure to set password for second space": Reason: Conflict with Face Unlock or fingerprint installed. Solution: Delete biometrics (Settings) → Password and security → Fingerprint./Face Unlock and try again.
• 📱 "Apps in second space are crashing": Reason: Lack of RAM or an outdated version of the app. Solution: Update problematic apps through Play Market in second space. If it doesn't work, disable MIUI Optimization through ADB: adb shell settings put global miui_optimization_disabled 1

⚠️ Warning: If the main profile starts to slow down after activating the second space, try turning off the virtual space for 10-15 minutes, then turn it on again.

How to remove second space from Redmi 9C

If the function is no longer needed or takes up too much space, you can turn it off:

1. Go to Settings → Special Opportunities → Second Space.
2. Slip on Remove the second space.
3. Enter the password from the second space (if installed).
4. Confirm the deletion. The phone will reboot.

Important: When you delete the second space, all the data inside it will be erased without recovery (photos, messages, installed applications).

• 📁 Save files to Google Drive or Flash Drive.
• 📱 Export contacts to.vcf (Contacts) → Settings → Exports).
• 💬 Save correspondence from messengers manually (screenshots or export chats).

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Deleting the second space does not affect the main profile – your data will remain intact.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the second space on Redmi 9C