How to make 3 clones of the application on Xiaomi: all ways and life hacks

Xiaomi’s MIUI-based smartphones offer a unique app cloning feature, the ability to create up to 3 independent copies of a single messenger, social network, or game. It’s the perfect solution to separate work and personal accounts, test multi-accounts, or bypass regional locks. However, not everyone knows that setting up this feature has nuances, from MIUI versions to specific model restrictions.

In this article, we will explore all the current ways to create clones (including hidden ones), explain why some applications are not cloned, and show you how to circumvent the 2-copy limit, and learn which system tools and third-party utilities will help expand functionality, and how to avoid common errors, from synchronization failures to data loss.

⚠️ Cloning apps on Xiaomi only works for those installed through Google Play or MI App Store. APK-Manually downloaded files may not support this function.

1.Official method: Dual Apps in MIUI

The most reliable method is to use the built-in Dual Apps feature (aka “Dual Apps”), which is available on all Xiaomi devices with MIUI 8 and newer, but the number of copies supported depends on the model and firmware version.

To activate cloning:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Double Apps.
2. In the list, select the desired application (for example, WhatsApp or Telegram).
3. Click Create a Double App and confirm the action.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 12 and older, only 2 clones per application are available by default. The third copy will require circumvention of restrictions (see Section 3).

The list of supported applications is generated automatically, but some services (such as banking or system) may not be included in it, in which case an alternative method using Parallel Space or Island will help.

2. Why can't we make 3 clones?

Limiting a maximum of 2 copies is not a whim of Xiaomi, but a technical solution related to:

• 🔹 Resource allocation: Each clone consumes additional RAM and disk space. On budget models (e.g. Redmi). 9A) This could lead to lags.
• 🔹 Google: Some apps (like Google Pay) block clones because of security risks.
• 🔹 Version MIUI: In the firmware older MIUI 14 limit is fixed at the core level.

This limitation can be overcome in two ways:

1. Through ADB-commands (requires a connection to the PC).
2. With third-party launchers (for example, Nova Launcher with the Parallel Apps plugin).

💡 If you need 3 copies of Telegram, install an official client + Telegram X + This will bypass the restriction without technical manipulation.

3.The Secret Way: 3 clones through ADB

For advanced users, there is a method using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which allows you to manually increase the limit of clones, but requires caution - the wrong commands can disrupt the system.

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer Mode (7 times click on the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone).
2. Enable USB debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put global multi_app_clone_limit 3
4. Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: On some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro) this command can only work after rolling back to the previous model. MIUI 13.Before experimenting, make a backup!

Once you have completed the command in the Double Apps menu, you can create a third clone, and if the option is not active, check if it is blocked by antivirus or Google Play Protect.

4. Alternative methods: Parallel Space and Island

If the built-in MIUI tools don't work, third-party tools will come to the rescue, not only allowing you to create an unlimited number of clones, but also offering additional features like freezing apps or hiding notifications.

🔹 Parallel Space is enough for most tasks, and if you want maximum privacy (for example, for work accounts), you should use Island with root rights.

⚠️ Note: Some banking applications (e.g. SberBank Online) may block the entrance to clones due to the detection of an “unsafe environment”, in which case only the official Dual Apps will help.

5. Problem Solving: Clones Are Not Working or Flying Out

Even after successful cloning, users are faced with common errors, and here are the most common ways to correct them:

• 🚫 The clone won't open: Remove the app's cache through Settings → Annexes → [The clone's name] → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 🔄 Constant reboots: Disable battery optimization for clone in Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery.
• 📵 No notifications: Check permissions in Settings → Notifications → [Clone Name] and enable the option "Show notifications".
• 🔒 Account Blocking: Some Services (e.g, VK You might suspect a multi-account. Use different accounts. IP-address (VPN) clone.

💡 Useful tip: If the WhatsApp clone doesn’t sync messages, check if the data saving mode is enabled in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Saving traffic.

To diagnose complex errors, you can use system logs. Enable them in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (10 times click on the line) and select Advanced Mode. After a failure, export logs through Settings → Additional → Error Report.

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If the Telegram clone does not receive SMS-codes, try temporarily disabling the main application or use a virtual number to register.

6.Safety: The Risks of Cloning and How to Avoid Them

Creating clones of applications is convenient, but not without risks:

• 🛡️ Data leak: Clones can save logins/passwords in an unsecured form. MIUI Security for scanning vulnerabilities.
• 📱 Synchronization conflicts: Simultaneous operation of the original and clones can lead to duplication of notifications or loss of messages.
• 🔋 Increased battery consumption: Each clone consumes resources as a separate application. → Battery → Battery utilization.

🔹 How to minimize risks?

1. Install clones only for verified apps (from Google Play or MI App Store).
2. Update MIUI regularly – new versions fix cloning vulnerabilities.
3. For banking applications, use only the official Dual Apps.

⚠️ Note: On bootloader devices, cloning can disrupt the Google Services Framework, leading to errors in the Play Market. → System system → Resetting settings (select "Resetting app settings").

7. Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To determine the best method of cloning, we will evaluate each of the key criteria:

🔹 Conclusion: For most users, Xiaomi is optimal built-in Dual Apps. If you need 3+ A clone or additional features (such as hiding notifications) will suit Parallel Space. For maximum security of critical accounts, it is better to use Island with root.

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On devices with MIUI 15 and later, the clone limit can be increased to 3 without ADB - just update the firmware through Settings → System Update and restart the phone.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions