How to clone applications on Xiaomi Redmi 9A: 3 proven ways

Cloning apps on Xiaomi Redmi 9A is a useful feature that allows you to run two accounts of the same messenger, game or social network on the same device. For example, you can use two WhatsApp accounts, two VK pages or even two profiles in mobile games without having to buy a second phone. But how do you do it correctly so that you do not harm the system?

In this article, we will discuss three working methods of cloning – from built-in MIUI tools to third-party applications – and also discuss the hidden limitations of Redmi 9A when duplicating some applications (for example, banking or two-factor authentication), you will learn which methods are safe and which can lead to account locking or slow down your smartphone.

1. Built-in dual applications function in MIUI

The easiest and most official way to clone applications on Redmi 9A is to use the built-in Dual Apps feature, which is available on all Xiaomi devices with MIUI shell, including the budget model 9A. The main advantage of this method is that root access and third-party installation are not required.

But there are nuances:

• 🔹 The function does not work with all applications (the list of supported applications depends on the version). MIUI).
• 🔹 Cloned applications take up additional memory (about 50–200 MB for each).
• 🔹 Some messengers (such as Telegram) may block dual accounts due to security policies.

To activate the “Dual Applications”, follow the following steps:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Double Apps.
2. In the list, find the app you want (like WhatsApp or Facebook) and turn on the switch next to it.
3. Confirm the creation of a copy by clicking Clone.
4. After the process is completed, the second app icon will appear on the home screen marked Double.

Check the vacant space (minimum 300 MB)

Update MIUI to the latest version

Make sure that the application is supported by the function

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⚠️ Note: If the app doesn’t start after cloning or gives an authentication error, try clearing the cache of the original app through Settings. → Annexes → Application management → [Name of name] → Clear the cache. In 10 percent of cases, it solves the data conflict problem.

2.Cloning through “Guest Mode” (alternative method)

If the application you want is not supported by the dual apps feature, you can use the guest mode in MIUI, which allows you to create a separate user profile with your own settings and installed applications, in fact, you will get a second phone inside the same device.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔹 Works with any application, including those that are not supported by Dual Apps.
• 🔹 Guest profile data is isolated from the main one, which increases security.
• 🔹 You can quickly switch between profiles without rebooting.

Instructions for setting:

1. Go to Settings → System and device → Additional → Guest mode.
2. Activate the switch Enable the guest mode.
3. Click Switch to Guest and install the app you want via Google Play.
4. Sign in under the second account.

⚠️ Note: Guest Mode does not have notifications from cloned apps when you are in the main profile, and to receive them, you need to periodically switch between profiles or use third-party utilities like Parallel Space (about it in the next section).

Third-party cloning applications (Parallel Space, 2Accounts)

If the built-in methods don't work, you can use third-party utilities.

• 🔹 Parallel Space supports cloning of games and social networks, has the function of blocking the second account with a password.
• 🔹 2Accounts — Lightweight analogue with minimalist interface, does not require root.
• 🔹 Island (Sandbox) – for advanced users, allows you to isolate clones in a separate “sandbox».

Let’s look at the example of Parallel Space:

1. Download the app from Google Play or the official website (avoid third-party sources!).
2. Run Parallel Space and select cloning apps from the list.
3. Click Add to Parallel Space and wait for the process to be completed.
4. Open the clone from the utility interface and log in under the second account.

Built-in Dual Apps feature

Guest mode

Third-party utilities (Parallel Space, etc.)

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⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. SberBank Online or Public Services) may block access from a cloned environment for security reasons. If you see a suspicious device error after authorization, try it:

• 🔹 Shut down. VPN (if you use).
• 🔹 Remove the cache of the cloned application.
• 🔹 Use the official Dual Apps method instead of third-party utilities.

Limitations and risks of cloning on Redmi 9A

While convenient, app cloning has technical and security limitations, especially on low-end devices like the Redmi 9A.

• 🔹 Performance: Clone applications consume additional resources (RAM and RAM) CPU). On the Redmi. 9A With 2-3 GB of RAM, this can lead to slowdowns.
• 🔹 Security: Third-party utilities (such as older versions of Parallel Space) may contain vulnerabilities that hackers exploit to steal data.
• 🔹 Updates: Clone apps don't always update automatically. You'll have to manually check the updates.

To minimize the risks:

• 🔹 Use only official sources for downloading utilities (Google Play, APKMirror).
• 🔹 Regularly clean the cache of cloned applications through Settings → Warehouse.
• 🔹 Do not clone apps with access to payments (such as PayPal or YuMoney).

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If the app has become very slow after cloning, try turning off animation in MIUI: go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (stick 7 times to activate developer mode), then to Settings → Additional → For developers → The scale of the animation window and set the value Disabled.

5. How to Remove a Clone Application

If the clone is no longer needed, it can be removed without affecting the original application.

For Dual Apps:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Double Apps.
2. Find the unwanted clone and click on the basket icon next to it.
3. Confirm removal.

For Parallel Space:

1. Open Parallel Space.
2. Hold your finger on the cloned app icon.
3. Select Delete from the menu that appears.

For Guest Mode:

To completely delete the guest profile data:

1. Switch to the main profile.
2. Go to Settings → System and device → Additional → Guest mode.
3. Click Delete Guest Profile.

⚠️ Note: When you delete a clone through Parallel Space, sometimes there are junk files left. To clean them, use the built-in optimizer. MIUI: Settings → Cleanup → Deep cleaning.

6. Frequent errors and their solutions

When cloning applications on Redmi 9A, users face typical problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 🔹 Version MIUI — on old assemblies (below) MIUI 12) Dual Apps is not stable. Update the system via Settings → Update of the PO.
• 🔹 Root rights – if you have previously received root, some features MIUI may be blocked.
• 🔹 Antivirus – some programs (e.g. Avast) block cloning as a “suspicious activity».

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Before cloning banking or enterprise applications, check if you can support dual accounts, and some services (such as Zoom or Slack) prohibit this from using the rules and may block the account.

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