How to completely remove the second space on Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro: 4 working ways

The second space feature on Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro allows you to create an isolated work environment with separate applications, settings and data. This is convenient for separating personal and work information or testing programs without risking the main profile. However, over time, the second space can begin to take up excess memory, slow down the system or simply become unnecessary. Delete it is not as easy as it seems – standard MIUI settings often hide this option or give errors.

In this article, you will find 4 proven ways to remove second space on the Poco X3 Pro, including methods through MIUI Settings, ADB, factory reset and Fastboot recovery. We will also break down typical errors (such as “failed to remove space” or hanging on the POCO logo) and explain how to avoid them. If you encounter an uninstalled button or the system requires a password from a second space, there are solutions.

1. Remove the second space through MIUI settings

The easiest way is to use the built-in MIUI tools. It is suitable if:

• 🔹 The second space is not password protected or you remember it;
• 🔹 Poco system X3 Pro is stable (no freezes or errors);
• 🔹 You have not changed the firmware (it is official). MIUI for vayu/surya).

To remove the space:

1. Open Settings → Special Opportunities → Second Space
2. Click on Delete the second space (may be called Delete Data).
3. Confirm the action by entering the password from the main profile (if required).
4. Wait until the process is completed (it will take 1-3 minutes).

⚠️ Note: If the Remove button is inactive or there is an error "It is impossible to delete space", then the system has blocked this function:

• 🔐 The second space is protected by separate credentials (password/fingerprint);
• 📱 Custom firmware installed (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS);
• 🔄 There was a failure of synchronization between spaces.

2. Removal via ADB (if the standard method does not work)

If the second space is not removed through the menu, Android Debug Bridge (ADB) will help. This method requires connecting the Poco X3 Pro to your computer, but it is guaranteed to work even on blocked profiles.

• 💻 Computer with installed ADB-driver;
• 📱 Cable USB Type-C (original or quality);
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB developer-setting.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode on Poco X3 Pro: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version and press 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, open Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb devices

If the device appears in the list, do:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.dualspace

After the reboot, the second space will disappear. If the command doesn't work, try:

adb shell pm clear com.miui.dualspace

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⚠️ Attention: After removal through ADB There may be artifacts of data (cache, application files) left to clear:

adb shell pm clear com.android.settings

3. Reset to factory settings (last resort)

If neither of these methods works, you'll have to reset completely, and that will remove all data from both spaces, including apps, photos and accounts, and use this method only as a last resort!

How to Reset the Poco X3 Pro:

1. Back up important data (e.g., through Settings → Google → Backup).
2. Go to Settings → About Phone → Resetting → Delete all data.
3. Enter the password from the main space and confirm the reset.

If the phone is stuck on the POCO logo after the reset:

• 🔌 Turn off the device with a long press of Power + Vol Up;
• 🔄 Go to Recovery Mode (Power buttons) + Vol Up when switched on);
• 📱 Choose Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (Manage volume buttons).

4. Fastboot Recovery (for power users)

If the second space is built into the firmware (e.g., on some versions of MIUI 12.5 for the Poco X3 Pro), it can only be removed by flashing it. This method requires an unlocked bootloader and knowledge of Fastboot commands.

Step-by-step:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool (can take up to 72 hours).
2. Download the stock firmware for Poco X3 Pro (vayu or surya models) from the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website.
3. Unpack the archive and connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (Power + Vol Down buttons).
4. Follow the command (replace). firmware_name filename):

fastboot flash boot boot.img


fastboot flash recovery recovery.img




fastboot flash system system.img




fastboot erase userdata




fastboot reboot

⚠️ Warning: Wrong firmware can bury the device! X3 Pro is not included:

• 🔌 Try to log into Fastboot and repeat the command fastboot flash boot boot.img;
• 📡 If the phone is not detected by the PC, check the drivers or use another cable;
• 🔧 In the extreme, contact the service center with a request to re-flash through EDL-regime.

5. Typical errors and their solutions

When removing the second space on the Poco X3 Pro, users often face the following problems:

If contacts, SMS or files are lost after the second space is deleted, check:

• 📁 folder /sdcard/MIUI/backup/AllBackup — backup copies may be kept there;
• 🔄 Sync with Google Account (Settings) → Accounts. → Google);
• ☁️ Mi Cloud (if Automatic Booting was enabled).

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Before you delete the second space, export your data from it: open the second space, go to Settings → System → Backup and create a local copy.

6 How to avoid re-creating a second space

So that the second space does not appear again:

• 🚫 Do not use Dual Apps (Cloning Apps) – it can automatically create isolated profiles;
• 🔄 Update regularly MIUI through settings → Update of the PO;
• 🛡️ Turn off automatic synchronization in Settings → Accounts. → Mi Account.

If you need to separate work and personal data, consider alternatives:

• 📱 User profiles (Android 10)+): Settings → System system → Multiplayer mode;
• 🔐 Secure Folder (on some firmware) MIUI);
• 📂 Container applications (e.g. Island or Shelter).

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The second space on the Poco X3 Pro is not the same as Android multiplayer mode; it is created at the MIUI level and can conflict with some custom firmware.

FAQ: Frequent questions