How to clone applications on Xiaomi Redmi 9C

Ownership of Xiaomi Redmi smartphone 9C opens up a wide range of multi-tasking opportunities for the user, especially when it comes to messengers and social networks. There is often an urgent need to have two accounts in the same application, for example, to separate work and personal contacts or to conduct several business projects at the same time. MIUI, It allows you to run two copies of the same program independently of each other.

Unlike many other manufacturers, Xiaomi has implemented this mechanism deep into the system, which ensures stable operation without the need to install questionable software. However, despite the simplicity, the process has its nuances, especially on budget models with limited RAM resources. Understanding how to properly activate and configure this feature will help avoid notification problems and battery consumption.

In this article, we will take a look at all the ways you can copy software, from built-in system tools to third-party solutions for advanced users, how to optimize the work of cloned applications so that they do not slow down your Redmi 9C, and what hidden settings may be needed to correctly display notifications.

Built-in Application Clone feature in MIUI

The primary and most preferred method is to use the native shell function, which is called the App Clone, which is built directly into the system settings and does not require downloading additional files from the Play Market. To access it, you need to go to the Settings menu, then scroll down the list and select the App item where the desired option is hidden.

Once you enter the section, you will see a list of all the programs installed on the device that support making a second copy, usually popular messengers like WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram and social networks, activation is done by simply switching the slider opposite the desired name, after which a shortcut with a characteristic icon appears instantly on the desktop.

⚠️ Cloning heavy games or resource-intensive applications through the system function can lead to unstable device operation and overheating of the processor, since Redmi 9C Has a limited amount of RAM.

It is important to note that the system clone works as a separate process, but uses a portion of the shared libraries of the main application, meaning that updating one version of the program through the Google Play store may require both copies to be confirmed or restarted. The system clone is the most energy efficient, as it is optimized by Xiaomi engineers specifically for MediaTek Helio processors. G35.

Step-by-step instructions for activating double accounts

For those who are first-time users of MIUI, the customization process may seem obscure due to localization or firmware version features, and below is a detailed sequence of steps that ensures that a second copy of the application is created successfully without errors.

• 📱 Open the main menu of your smartphone settings and find the "Applications" section".
• 🔍 In the list of options, select "Apps Clone" (sometimes called "Dual Apps").
• ✅ Find the program you want in the list and activate the switch to the right of its name.
• ⏳ Wait for the copy to be created, after which a new shortcut with a small yellow icon will appear on the desktop.

Once activated, you'll see that a second shortcut appears on your desktop, which is visually different from the original by having a small yellow tag in the corner of the icon, a visual indicator that allows you to instantly distinguish the clone from the main version. When you first run a cloned application, you'll need to re-register or log in by entering the second phone number or akka.

Settings → Applications → Apps Clone → [Select App]

It is worth considering that when you delete the main application, the clone will also be automatically deleted by the system, since it is a dependent component. If you decide to reset the phone to the factory settings, you will have to repeat the procedure again, saving pre-important chat data if possible.

Use of the Second Space Mode

If you don't have enough built-in cloning functionality, or if you want to create more than three copies of a single application, Second Space comes to the rescue, a unique feature of MIUI that creates a virtual second, isolated desktop with its own settings, gallery and application list.

Unlike simple cloning, Second Space works as a separate user profile. You can install the same messengers as in the main space, and they will work independently, receiving notifications even when the screen is locked. Switching between spaces occurs through a special shortcut on the lock screen or through settings.

The main advantage of this method is complete data isolation: photos taken in the Second Space are not visible in the main gallery, and the history of the browser does not overlap. However, this independence comes at a cost: Redmi 9C can work slower, as two instances of the system are working in the background simultaneously.

To activate this function, go to Settings → Second Space and press the Turn on button. The system will suggest configuring the switching method: it can be a separate fingerprint, a pattern lock or just a shortcut in the notification curtain. Data isolation in this mode is maximum, making the method ideal for storing confidential information.

Third-party cloning solutions

In cases where Xiaomi’s regular funds do not support the desired application (for example, some banking applications or rare messengers), users turn to third-party software. The most popular solutions are Parallel Space, 2Accounts and Multiple Accounts, which create a virtual environment for running programs.

These apps work like an emulator: they run a sandbox inside of them that can be installed on any program from Google Play. However, this method has a significant disadvantage on budget devices like the Redmi 9C: high consumption of RAM and battery, and such applications often contain intrusive advertising.

An alternative to heavy virtualizers is to use Android Work Profile technology through apps like Island or Shelter, which is more technically elegant because it uses Android’s built-in profile sharing mechanism without overloading the system with unnecessary emulation processes.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party programs to clone banking applications, the risk of blocking by the bank is high due to suspicion of hacking or root rights.

Optimizing work and managing notifications

After successful cloning, it is important to properly configure notifications to avoid missing an important message from a second account. MIUI is known for its aggressive energy saving, which can "kill" the background processes of cloned applications, which causes messages to arrive with a delay.

To avoid this problem, you need to manually configure autorun and no restrictions for the cloned version. Go to Settings → Apps → All applications, find the clone (it will be marked with an icon), select Autorun and allow it. Also in the Battery section for this application, you need to select the No Restrictions mode.

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For stable operation of cloned messengers, fix them in memory: open the list of running applications, click on the lock icon next to the cloned application.

Another important aspect is the management of audio profiles, so you can assign different tunes to the main and cloned applications so you can immediately know which number the message is coming to, and this is done in the settings of the messengers themselves in the Notifications and Sounds section.

Remember to periodically clean the cache of cloned applications, as they tend to grow in size faster than usual, this can be done through a standard cleaner in the Security application or in the management menu of a specific application.

Solving and eliminating errors

Despite the system’s fine-tuning, Xiaomi Redmi 9C users may face a number of typical problems, most often complaining that the clone does not start, flies out immediately after opening, or notifications do not arrive, most of which are solved by checking the updates of the MIUI shell itself.

If the clone stopped working after the system update, try removing the clone and re-create it. Important: Before deleting, make sure you have a backup copy of the correspondence, if possible, since when you delete the clone, the history of the correspondence in the second copy will be irretrievably lost.

• 🔄 Problem: Notifications are not coming.Solution: Check the battery and autostart settings as described above.
• ❌ Problem: Clone installation error Solution: Free up space in the phone's memory, clone needs extra space.
• 📉 Problem: Phone is warming.Solution: Close unused background apps and lower screen brightness.

⚠️ Note: If after the app is cloned, the phone starts to reboot continuously in a loop (bootloop), you need to boot into Safe Mode and remove the problem application through the file manager or ADB.

In rare cases, you may need to reset your network settings or completely reset your device if the error is systemic, but before such drastic measures, you should search for information about a particular firmware version on Xiaomi support forums.

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90% of cloning problems are solved by the right energy saving settings and auto-start permission for a specific application.

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