How to clone the application on Xiaomi Redmi 9: all working ways

Cloning apps on Xiaomi Redmi 9 is a useful feature that allows you to use two accounts in the same messenger, play a game with multiple profiles or test different settings in the same service. Unlike flagship models, the budget Redmi 9 does not always support this option out of the box, but you can get around the restrictions in several ways.

In this article, we will discuss 3 official and semi-official methods of duplicating applications: the built-in Parallel Apps feature in the app. MIUI, use of the second user session and third-party utilities like Island or App Cloner.We will pay special attention to the security risks and nuances of working on Redmi 9 with different firmware versions (from different firmware versions). MIUI 12 to MIUI 14).

Important: cloning some applications (such as banking or two-factor authentication) may violate their rules of use. On Xiaomi Redmi 9 with a Helio G80 processor, cloning resource-intensive games (Genshin Impact, PUBG) will lead to a strong lag due to RAM restrictions (3/4 GB depending on the modification).

1. built-in Parallel Apps feature in MIUI

The easiest way is to use the standard Parallel Apps tool, which has been in MIUI firmware since version 8. On Redmi 9, it works stably, but does not support all applications.

To activate the function:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Parallel Apps
2. Click Enable and confirm the creation of the second space (reboot will be required).
3. After restart, go back to the menu and select cloning apps from the list of supported apps.

Limitations of the method:

• 🔴 Not all apps are available for cloning (e.g. WhatsApp Business or Telegram X may not be listed).
• 🔴 Clone versions are marked with an orange icon and may conflict with the original when updated.
• 🔴 It takes up additional memory space (up to 500 MB per duplicate application).

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⚠️ Attention: Redmi 9s MIUI 13+ When you clone Google Play, the Store may lose access to paid apps in the second space.

2.Cloning through a second user profile

If Parallel Apps doesn’t support the right app, the alternative is to create a second user on the system, which works on all versions of Android (including Redmi 9 with Android 10/11) and does not require superuser rights.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → System → Additional → Multiplayer mode.
2. Click Add User and follow the prompts (you will need to configure a new profile from scratch).
3. After creation, switch to the second user via the notification panel (the user icon next to the settings).
4. Install and configure the desired application in a new profile.

Advantages of the method:

• 🟢 All applications are supported, including system.
• 🟢 Complete data isolation between profiles (suitable for testing beta versions).
• 🟢 No need for additional programs.

⚠️ Note: When using the second profile on Redmi 9 with 3 GB of RAM, you can slow down while working in both accounts. Close background processes in the inactive profile through Settings → Annexes → Clear everything.

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3. Third-party utilities: Island and App Cloner

If the built-in methods don't work, you can use specialized applications. Redmi 9 without root rights works:

• 🔹 Island (based on Work Profile) – creates an isolated space for cloned applications.
• 🔹 App Cloner – allows you to configure the options of duplicate versions (for example, disable notifications or change icons).
• 🔹 2Accounts — simplified analogue with support for social networks and messengers.

Step-by-step instructions for Island:

1. Download Island from Google Play.
2. At the first start, allow the creation of a Work Profile (password/fingerprint confirmation is required).
3. In the main menu, click + → Clone the application and select the target.
4. The cloned version will appear in a separate Island menu (locked icon).

Features of working on Redmi 9:

• 🔸 Island does not support cloning of system applications (Settings, Phone).
• 🔸 In App Cloner, you can disable automatic clone updates through Settings → Updates → Turn it off.
• 🔸 In the case of MIUI 14 may need to disable optimization MIUI for Island in battery settings.

4. Rootless Cloning: Bypassing MIUI Restrictions

On Redmi 9 with the latest MIUI updates, some cloning techniques may be blocked. If the standard methods don't work, try:

Method 1: Reset the settings of the "Security" application

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Security (com.miui.securitycenter) and click Warehouse → Clear Data.
3. Restart your phone and check for Parallel Apps.

Method 2: Firmware rollback (for experienced users)

If cloning stopped working after upgrading to MIUI 13/14, you can return the old firmware version via Fastboot. On Redmi 9 with global firmware (EEA) after rolling back to MIUI 12.5, 5G support in mobile networks may disappear - check compatibility before action.

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Before resetting the Security app data, export the application permission list through Settings → Privacy → Special Permits → Export. This will save the camera, microphone, etc. access settings.

Risks and problems with cloning

Cloning applications on Redmi 9 can lead to the following problems:

• 🚨 Notification conflicts: Both instances of the application can show duplicate notifications (solved by disabling notifications for the clone).
• 🚨 Synchronization problems: In messengers (for example, VK Telegram or Telegram) may delay the delivery of messages in the second account.
• 🚨 Account Blocking: Some services (such as Tinder or Badoo) prohibit multiple accounts from a single device and may ban a profile.
• 🚨 Data Leaks: Clone apps in Island or Parallel Apps can have access to shared folders (photos, downloads).

How to minimize the risks:

• 🛡️ Use different Google accounts for the original and cloned app.
• 🛡️ Turn off autocomplete passwords in clones via Settings → System system → Language and input → Auto-filling.
• 🛡️ Regularly clean the cache of cloned versions in Settings → Warehouse.

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On Xiaomi Redmi 9 with 32GB of memory, cloning more than 3-4 apps can lead to space shortages.Use a memory card (if supported) or transfer data to the cloud.

Alternatives to cloning

If duplicate applications are not suitable, consider alternative solutions:

For messengers:

• 💬 Telegram – officially supports several accounts in one application (long tap on the profile icon).
• 💬 WhatsApp Business – can be used in parallel with the usual WhatsApp.

For games:

• 🎮 Google Play Games – allows you to save progress in the cloud and switch between accounts.
• 🎮 Emulators (BlueStacks, LDPlayer) – to run the second copy of the game on a PC with synchronization through Xiaomi Cloud.

For social media:

• 📱 Browser versions (VK, Instagram in PC mode – lets you keep your second account open in the background.
• 📱 Kiwi Browser – supports the installation of extensions (for example, MultiLogin for simultaneous work in several accounts).

FAQ: Frequent questions about cloning on Redmi 9