Cloning Viber on Xiaomi: all ways + step-by-step instructions

Cloning Viber on Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge faced by users who need to separate personal and work correspondence, manage multiple accounts, or test features without risking the main profile. Unlike the iPhone, where app duplication is limited, the MIUI ecosystem offers flexible tools for creating clones — but with nuances that are important to know in advance.

In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of Viber cloning on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices (including models from 2023-2026), evaluate their pros and cons, and also warn against typical errors. We'll focus on the hidden limitations of MIUI 14/15, which can block a cloned messenger from working without first setting up, and if you're looking for a way to run two Viber accounts on the same phone, you're in the right place.

Why can’t you just install Viber twice?

At first glance, the solution seems obvious: download the APK- Viber file and install it on top of an existing application, but this approach will not work for three reasons:

• 🔒 Android Restrictions: The system does not allow duplicate applications with the same package (com.viber.voip). Even if you rename APK, the conflict will remain.
• 📱 Policy MIUI: Xiaomi’s firmware blocks the parallel installation of instant messengers without using built-in tools (e.g., Dual Apps).
• 🔄 Data conflict: Both Viber instances will attempt to use the same cache files and databases, causing crashes.

Another trap is automatic updates, and if you manually install a modified APK, Google Play or MIUI Optimizations can overwrite it with the original version, breaking the clone, so it requires special methods to work in a stable manner, which we'll talk about later.

Method 1: Built-in dual applications in MIUI

The most reliable and official method is to use the Dual Apps tool, available on most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices (except for models for the European market with MIUI EU firmware), which creates an isolated copy of the application with a separate data store, notifications and cache.

How to enable dual applications for Viber:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Double Apps.
2. In the list, find Viber and activate the switch next to it.
3. Confirm the creation of the clone, wait for the process to be completed (it can take up to 1-2 minutes).
4. A second Viber icon with a two-layer icon (📱📱) will appear on the desktop.

Important: On some models (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro or POCO F5), the dual app function can be hidden to unlock it:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone.


2. Tap 7 times on the line "Version MIUI" to activate the developer mode.




3. Go back to Settings → Additional → For developers.




4. Find the option "Dual applications" and turn it on.

Make sure that the phone has enough free memory (minimum 1 GB)

Disable battery optimization for Viber in settings

Check that MIUI version supports Dual Apps (current for MIUI 12 and later)

Make a backup of chats mostly Viber (Settings) → chat → Backup)-->

Method 2: Use Parallel Space or Island (for advanced users)

If dual apps are not available (e.g., on Xiaomi with global firmware), third-party environment isolation apps such as Parallel Space or Island (based on Android Work Profile) will be an alternative, creating a sandbox where you can run a second Viber instance without conflicting with the main one.

Pros of the method:

• ✅ Works on any Xiaomi device, including models without Dual Apps.
• ✅ Allows you to clone not only Viber, but also other messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram).
• ✅ Supports notifications for cloned applications.

Cons:

• ⚠️ Parallel Space can require a lot of RAM (up to 500 MB per application).
• ⚠️ Some Viber features (e.g., calls) may not work in a stable environment.
• ⚠️ Island requires root rights to work fully on new versions MIUI.

Instructions for Parallel Space:

1. Download Parallel Space from Google Play or APKPure (if the app is blocked in your area).
2. Open the app and add Viber to the list of clones.
3. Sign in to the second Viber account inside Parallel Space.
4. Set up notifications in the Settings menu → Notifications inside Parallel Space.

Method 3: Cloning through App Cloner (for root users)

App Cloner is a powerful tool for creating modified copies of applications, but it requires root rights on Xiaomi devices, a method suitable for advanced users who are ready for risks (such as loss of warranty).

Advantages of App Cloner:

• 🛠️ Complete control of cloning: You can change the name of the package, icon, permissions.
• 🔒 Data isolation: The clone does not conflict with the original Viber.
• 📱 Support for newer versions of MIUI (including HyperOS).

Step-by-step:

1. Install App Cloner from Google Play or the official website.
2. Open the app and select Viber from the list.
3. In the cloning settings:

Clone.

Install the received APK and log in to the second account.

1. Permissions for clone in Settings → Applications → Permissions Management.

Battery Optimization Settings: Add a clone to the "No Limits" list.

3. In Viber itself, go to Settings → Notifications and enable all options.-->

Comparison of cloning methods: which one to choose?

To make it easier to choose, we've created a table with the key parameters of each method, so focus on your tasks and the technical capabilities of the device:

The bottom line: for 90% of Xiaomi users, dual apps are the best solution. If this is not the feature, use Parallel Space. Root methods are only relevant for specific tasks (for example, testing beta versions of Viber).

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On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14), the dual app function may be called App Cloning and may be located in the Special Features section.

Typical problems and their solutions

Even with the right cloning, users are faced with errors, and we've collected some of the most common ones and ways to fix them:

⚠️ Warning: If Viber asks to re-enter the phone number every time it runs, it means that these applications are not saved. Solution: in settings MIUI, disable Optimization MIUI for the clone and add it to the list of Secure Apps.

Problem 1: Viber clones don’t receive notifications.

• 🔹 Check notification permissions in Settings → Apps → Notification management.
• 🔹 For Parallel Space: Open the app settings and enable the option to Show Notifications.
• 🔹 Reboot the device — sometimes it resets conflicts between the original and cloned Viber.

Problem 2: You can’t log in to your account (the code doesn’t come in).

• 🔹 Make sure the SIM- card is inserted into the Slot 1 slot (on some Xiaomi clones don't see the second SIM).
• 🔹 Try requesting a code through a call instead of SMS.
• 🔹 If you use Parallel Space, check if phone calls are allowed in its settings.

Problem 3: The Viber clone flies off at launch.

• 🔹 Remove the cache of the cloned application in Settings → Applications → Storage.
• 🔹 Update Viber to the latest version (clones often conflict with older APK).
• 🔹 For App Cloner: Try changing the Targeted Version SDK in the cloning settings.

Problem 4: The clone calls don't work.

⚠️ Warning: On Xiaomi devices with MIUI 14+, cloned messengers may not have access to the microphone due to security policy. Solution: manually grant permission to record audio in Settings → Privacy → Permissions → Microphone.

Security and privacy: risks of cloning

Viber cloning is a convenient tool, but it comes with risks that are rarely talked about.

1. Data Leakage: If you use third-party applications like Parallel Space, your chats and media files are stored in their isolated environment, and in theory, the developer of such software can access this data (especially if the application is of Chinese origin).

2. Account blocking. Viber prohibits the use of multiple accounts on a single device. Although cloning does not always lead to a ban, if there is a mass complaint or suspicious activity (such as spam), the account can be temporarily blocked.

3. MIUI conflicts: Some firmware (especially MIUI China) can automatically close cloned applications as "suspicious" due to the built-in antivirus Mi Security.

4. Loss of backups: If you back up chats in a cloned Viber and then delete the clone, it will be impossible to recover the data — they are tied to an isolated profile.

How to minimize the risks:

• 🔐 Use Dual Applications MIUI instead of third-party tools.
• 🔐 Regularly export chats manually (in Viber: Settings → Chat → Export History).
• 🔐 Do not store critical data (passwords, financial information) in a cloned Viber.
• 🔐 Update MIUI to the latest version — new firmware has improved support for isolated environments.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Viber cloning on Xiaomi