How to Include Second Space on Xiaomi Redmi 9C: A Complete Guide with Nuances

What is the second space on Xiaomi and why is it necessary?

The dual app feature on Xiaomi smartphones allows you to create an isolated copy of the system with separate applications, settings and data. On Redmi 9C, this option is implemented through MIUI Dual Space technology, which essentially emulates a second user profile without the need to reboot. The main advantage is the ability to separate personal and work data, test apps in the sandbox or give the phone to relatives without risking your main account.

On the Redmi 9C (model M2006C3LG/M2006C3MI), the second space works with some limitations compared to Xiaomi flagships. For example, there is no hardware virtualization (as on the Snapdragon 8xx), so the performance in the second space can sag by 15-20%. However, for basic tasks – messengers, social networks, banking applications – this is enough.

It is important to understand the difference between the second space and the guest mode:

• 🔄 Second space is a full copy MIUI With the ability to install apps, customize wallpaper and even link another Mi Account.
• 👤 Guest mode – temporary access with limited rights (no application installation, changes to system settings).

Requirements and preparations before the second space is included

Before activating the second space on Redmi 9C, check the following settings:

• 📱 Version. MIUI: function is available starting with MIUI 12. on older versions (e.g, MIUI 11) the option may be missing or not work stable. → The phone. → Version. MIUI.
• 🔋 Battery charge: the process of creating space takes 5-10 minutes and consumes up to 15% of the charge%.
• 📲 Free memory: the second space takes up a minimum of 2-3 GB on the system partition. If you have less than 5 GB left, clear the cache or transfer files to the memory card.
• 🔒 No root rights: If the phone has Magisk or other modifications, the function may not work.

Also note that on the Redmi 9C with 2 GB of RAM, the second space can slow down while working heavy applications (for example, games or video editors), in which case we advise limiting yourself to light messengers and a browser.

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Before creating a second space, back up your main profile via Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. This will help restore data if errors occur.

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

Activation of the second space on Xiaomi Redmi 9C takes no more than 5 minutes.

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the Special Features section (some versions of MIUI refer to the option option).
3. Select Second Space (or Dual Apps in English firmware).
4. Click Create a second space and confirm the action.
5. Wait until the process is complete (the phone will reboot automatically).
6. After the reboot, select the Second Space on the lock screen (swipe up/down or click on the profile avatar).

If the second space is not on the menu, check:

• 🔍 Version MIUI (Update through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system).
• 🌍 Firmware region: on a global scale (MIUI Global) and Chinese (MIUI China) versions of the function may be called differently.
• 📦 Free space (see requirements above).

Configuring the second space: what can be changed

Once you create the second space, you get a clean MIUI with basic applications.

Features of the second space on the Redmi 9C:

• 📱 Performance: Apps can run 1-2 seconds longer due to emulation.
• 🔄 Updates: System updates apply to both spaces simultaneously.
• 📶 Mobile data: traffic is shared between spaces (limitations are set separately).

Common mistakes and their solutions

When working with the second space on Xiaomi 9C, users face typical problems.

⚠️ Warning: If after creating a second space, the phone starts to brake very hard, check the amount of free memory. 9C With 32 GB of internal memory, at least 8 GB of free space is required for stable operation.

If some features (e.g. Google Pay or banking apps) are missing after activation of the second space, it is due to the security policy.

1. Remove the app from the second space.
2. Install it again by adding your primary Google account.
3. If necessary, confirm the device via SMS (some banks block access from "virtual" profiles).

Optimization of the second space on weak iron

The Redmi 9C is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G35 processor and 2-3 GB of RAM, which imposes restrictions on multitasking, so that the second space runs faster:

• ⚡ Turn off autoboot: go to Settings → Annexes → Autoboot and ban background work of unnecessary programs.
• 🗑️ Clean the cache: once a week, clean the cache through Settings → Memory. → Clear the cache.
• 🔋 Use Power Saving Mode: Activate it in Settings → Battery → Energy saving mode for the second space.
• 📵 Limit background data transfer: in Settings → Mobile network → Background data transfer disable option for unnecessary applications.

To speed up the switch between spaces, you can use a gesture: double-clicking the home button (configured in Settings → Additional → Buttons and gestures). This is faster than swiping on the lock screen.

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On Redmi 9C with 2 GB of RAM, it is not recommended to run more than 3-4 applications in the second space at the same time.

Alternatives to the second space on Xiaomi 9C

If the second space is unstable or takes up too much space, consider alternative ways to split data:

• 🔐 Guest mode: Temporary access without app installation. Enabled via Settings → System system → Guest mode.
• 📱 User profiles: on Android 10+ You can create an additional profile (but without complete isolation, like in the second space). → System system → Additionally. → Users.
• 🛡️ Cloning Apps: Parallel Space, 2Accounts Or Island (requires root) These programs emulate a second application-level space, but they can conflict with the other. MIUI.
• 🔄 FastBoot modes: for advanced users – creating a separate firmware for another partition (requires unlocking the bootloader).

Comparison of alternatives:

For most Redmi 9C users, the best solution is the built-in second MIUI space – despite the limitations, it is more stable than third-party applications and does not require root rights.

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