How to Run Two WhatsApp on the Same Xiaomi Phone: All Ways (Including Hidden)

Why do you need a second WhatsApp on Xiaomi and what are the pitfalls?

Xiaomi smartphone users often face the need to use two WhatsApp accounts at the same time — for work and personal purposes, to communicate with foreign customers or to share contacts. However, the standard installation of the messenger through Google Play allows you to register only one number.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of installing a second WhatsApp on Xiaomi (including the Redmi Note models). 12, POCO X5, Black Shark 5 And others, their pros and cons, and we'll give you tips on how to set up notifications and security. MIUI 14/15, which allow you to bypass restrictions without third-party applications.

Method 1: Built-in dual applications in MIUI

The most reliable and official method is to use the built-in Dual Apps option available in MIUI since version 8, which creates a full copy of the application with a separate data store, allowing you to register a second WhatsApp account without the risk of blocking.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔒 Safe: Does not require root rights or third-party APK.
• 🔔 Notifications are available for both accounts.
• 📱 Supported on all Xiaomi devices (except for devices for the European market with limited firmware).

How to turn on:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Double Apps.
2. Find WhatsApp in the list and activate the switch.
3. On the desktop will appear a second icon marked Double.
4. Open a copy and register a new account.

Used MIUI 12 or later

Free at least 1.5 GB of memory

Notifications are included for both applications

Power saving mode for WhatsApp is turned off-->

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T Pro for global market) Dual applications can be hidden. To unlock it, go to Settings → About the phone and 5 times click on the version MIUI, Then go back to the app menu.

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

If the built-in feature is missing or not working, you can use third-party cloning apps like Parallel Space or Island (requires root rights), these tools create an isolated environment (sandbox), in which the second WhatsApp works as a separate device.

Comparison of annexes:

Instructions for Parallel Space:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Add WhatsApp to the list of cloned apps.
3. Run a copy and register.
4. In Parallel Space settings, enable AutoRun for notifications.

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If notifications don’t come, check the permissions for Parallel Space in Settings → Apps → Permissions → Autostart and add it to the battery optimisation exception list.

Method 3: WhatsApp Business as a Second Account

Meta's official solution is to install WhatsApp Business next to the main app, a cloning-free method that is supported on all devices, including Xiaomi.

• 📌 Link to a business account (can be used for personal purposes, but marked "Business").
• 🔄 No synchronization of chats with the main account.
• 📱 Requires a separate phone number.

How to set up:

1. Install WhatsApp Business from Google Play.
2. Register with another number (you can use the virtual number via Google Voice or TextNow).
3. In the settings, disable the Company Profile option if you use it for personal purposes.

Method 4: Manual cloning via ADB (for technical users)

For users willing to work with ADB, there is a method of manual cloning of the application, which allows you to create a second WhatsApp without third-party programs, but requires command-line skills and debugging over USB.

Warnings:

• ⚠️ Not working. MIUI debugging.
• ⚠️ Can reset settings after system update.
• ⚠️ Risk of data loss in case of error in commands.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode (7 times click on Build Number in Settings → About Phone).
2. Activate Debugging by USB in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute commands: adb shell pm install -r --user 0 com.whatsapp adb shell cmd package install-existing com.whatsapp
4. The phone will have a second WhatsApp icon.

Built-in MIUI function

Parallel Space/Island

WhatsApp Business

Manual cloning through ADB

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How to set up notifications for both accounts?

One of the main problems with using two WhatsApps is missing notifications, which is due to the optimization of the battery in MIUI, which automatically suspends the background activity of cloned applications.

Steps to set up:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select both WhatsApp (main and cloned).
3. Turn on the options: 🔔 Auto-start 📱 No restrictions (in the Battery section) 🔄 Background activity

Parallel Space

Cleaning lockdown

If the notifications still don't come:

• 🔧 Check if WhatsApp has been added to Battery Optimization (Settings) → Battery. → Optimization).
• 🔄 Restart your phone after changing your settings.
• 📌 Install an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher) that doesn’t block background processes.

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On devices with MIUI 15, notifications for cloned applications are more stable if you turn off the “Adaptive Optimization” function in the battery settings.

Solving problems: account blocking, registration errors, lags

When using two WhatsApp users Xiaomi often encounter common errors, and consider the most common and ways to fix them:

Problem 1: WhatsApp asks for number confirmation, but SMS doesn’t come

• 📵 Check if the number is blocked by the operator for SMS (virtual SIM).
• 🔄 Restart your phone and try to request the code again.
• 📞 Use an alternative method of confirmation (call instead of call) SMS).

Problem 2: Accounts are blocked for “suspicious activity”

⚠️ Note: If you used the same number for two accounts or switched between them frequently from the same device, WhatsApp may block your profile:

1. Wait 24 hours and try to get back in.
2. If the lock is maintained, write in support of WhatsApp via the form help.whatsapp.com, specifying:

Problem 3: The second WhatsApp is lagging or crashing

• 🗑️ Clear the app cache (Settings) → Annexes → WhatsApp → Clear the cache).
• 🔄 Turn off window animation in the developer settings.
• 📱 If you are using Parallel Space, upgrade to the latest version.

FAQ: Frequent questions about two WhatsApps on Xiaomi