How to completely disable the second space on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro: 5 proven ways

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro is one of the most popular mid-range smartphones, but its MIUI shell sometimes baffles users with non-obvious features. One of them is Second Space, which is designed to separate personal and work data. However, not everyone needs this option: it takes up additional memory, can slow down the system and create confusion in files. If you accidentally activate it or just want to return the phone to standard mode, our guide will help you figure out how to completely disable the second space without losing data.

In this article, we will look at all possible ways, from standard MIUI settings to hidden commands and reset to factory parameters. Particular attention will be paid to the problem of “hanged” second space after a firmware update, which is faced by many owners of the Redmi Note 10 Pro on MIUI versions 12.5-14.

What is the second space on Xiaomi and why is it necessary?

Second Space was first introduced in MIUI 8 and was positioned as a tool to separate personal and work information, essentially a separate user profile with its own:

• 📱 Applications (you can set duplicates of messengers, social networks, etc.)
• 📁 Files and media (photos, videos, documents do not overlap with the main space)
• 🔑 Settings (wallpaper, sounds, shortcuts – everything is customized independently)
• 🔒 Accounts (you can link different accounts to Google, Mi Account, etc.)

On the Redmi Note 10 Pro, the feature is powered by Multi-ROM technology, allowing you to switch between spaces without rebooting.

• ⚠️ It takes up to 3-5 GB of memory (depending on the number of installed applications)
• ⚠️ Can slow down your smartphone when you use both spaces
• ⚠️ Downloads notifications (for example, messages in messengers may be duplicated or disappear)

Many users activate the second space by accident, such as when setting up a phone for a child or testing new features, and if you don't need it, you'd better turn it off to free up the device's resources.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in shell options, which works on most versions of MIUI (12 to 14) and does not require additional manipulation.

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Scroll down and select the Special Features section (on some firmwares it may be called Additional).
3. Slip on the second space (Second Space).
4. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select Turn off the second space.
5. Confirm the action by entering the password from the main space (if it is installed).

And then the system will suggest that you move the data from the second space to the main space.

• 🔄 Transfer all data (photos, contacts, messages)
• ❌ Delete everything (if you don’t need information)
• ➡️ Select manually (mark only the necessary files)

It can take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes to transfer, depending on the amount of data you have, so don't interrupt it or turn off the phone.

Method 2: Recovery mode (if the standard method does not work)

If the second space is not disabled through settings (for example, after a firmware update or system failure), you can use Recovery mode. This method is more radical and requires caution, since improper actions can lead to data loss or soft-brick (software "brick") of the device.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the Redmi Note 10 Pro.
2. Press the Power + Volume buttons up at the same time and hold them for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select the language (usually English or Chinese) and tap on Wipe Data.
4. Then select Wipe Second Space (Delete Second User)
5. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed.
6. Restart your phone via Reboot.

Warning: This method removes the second space without the ability to restore data. If there were important files, try moving them through Settings → Second Space → Data Transfer.

Method 3: Disconnect via MIUI Optimization (Hidden Menu)

On some versions of MIUI (especially the Redmi Note 10 Pro with firmware for the global market), the second space option is hidden in a hidden optimization menu.

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##6484##.
2. The MIUI Optimization menu will appear (if the combination doesn't work, try ##64663###).
3. Slip on Second Space.
4. Select Disable and confirm the action.

This method does not work on all devices, as Xiaomi periodically blocks access to the engineering menus. If nothing happens after entering the code, then your firmware does not support this method.

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If the hidden menu doesn’t open, try entering the code through the Signals app or using ADB (Method 4).

Method 4: Remove second space through ADB (for power users)

If none of the previous methods worked, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a tool for debugging Android devices, which requires connecting the phone to a computer and basic command line knowledge.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS and installed Xiaomi drivers
• 📱 USB-cable (preferably original)
• 🔧 Utility. ADB Tools by Google
• 🔐 Included debugging by USB phone-on

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer Mode on Redmi Note 10 Pro: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (Tap 7 times)
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect the phone to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.
4. Open the command prompt (or Terminal on macOS/Linux) and type: Adb devices Make sure your device appears in the list.
5. Run the command to delete the second space: adb shell pm remove-user 11 (where 11 is the second user ID; if it doesn't work, try 10 or 99)
6. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

Attention! Incorrect use of ADB can lead to data loss or unstable operation of the system. If you are not sure about your actions, you should contact the service center.

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ADB-commands are the most reliable way to remove the second space if it has been suspended after a firmware update, but it requires caution and backup.

Method 5: Complete factory reset (extreme case)

If the second space is not removed by any other means, then hard reset remains, which will remove all data from the phone, including the main space, so you should use it only as a last resort.

How to reset:

1. Back up important data (photos, contacts, messages) through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.
2. Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Choose to erase all data and confirm the action.
4. Enter the password (if set) and wait for the process to be completed.

Once rebooted, the phone will be like new, with no second space or other user data, and you'll have to reconfigure it, install apps, and restore files from backup.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI After a hard reset, the second space can automatically recover when you first turn on. To avoid this, immediately after the reset, turn off the Internet and do not configure the second profile.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When you turn off the second space on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, users often experience problems, and we have collected the most common errors and ways to fix them:

If none of these methods worked, it might be the damaged firmware that helps, and that's when you flash your phone through Fastboot or call a service center.

Frequently asked questions