How to completely remove the second space Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro: 5 working ways

The second space on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro is a useful feature for separating personal and work data, but over time it can become a burden. Users face problems: the system slows down, memory ends twice as fast, and some applications refuse to work correctly. The worst thing is when the second space was created accidentally (for example, after updating MIUI or resetting), and it can not be deleted by standard methods.

In this article, we will look at all possible ways to remove the second space, from simple (through the settings menu) to radical (full reset or ADB commands), focus on the typical errors that can cause the process to go wrong, and give recommendations on how to avoid data loss. If you have already tried to delete the space, but it “returns” after a reboot, here you will find a solution.

What is the second space on Xiaomi and why is it difficult to remove it?

Second Space was introduced in MIUI as an alternative to Android multiplayer, allowing you to create an isolated copy of the system with separate applications, files and settings, such as one space for work and another for personal use, but it has serious disadvantages:

• 📱 He's borrowing. 50% Memory: Each space duplicates system files, which is critical for Redmi Note 10 Pro 64/128 GB.
• 🐢 Brakes the system: simultaneous operation of two spaces loads the Snapdragon processor 732G.
• 🔄 Conflicts with updates: after update MIUI The second space may break down or block the installation.
• 🔒 Hard to remove: Xiaomi doesn’t provide an obvious way to deactivate, especially if the space was created via fastboot.

The main problem is that the second space on the Redmi Note 10 Pro is often created automatically when you reset your settings or after manually updating your firmware through Recovery, and users discover it by accident when they notice that the free space on the disk has decreased by half, and a second profile appears in the lock menu.

Method 1: Remove via MIUI settings (if the option is active)

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, and it works if:

• ✅ The second space was created through the settings menu (not through the ADB or recovery).
• ✅ You have access to the main space with administrator rights.
• ✅ The system has not been modified (no root rights or custom recaveri).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Special Opportunities → Second Space
2. Select Remove the Second Space (or Disable if the option is available).
3. Confirm the action by entering the password from the main space.
4. Wait until the process is completed (the phone will restart).

Backup your data from the second space | Make sure your phone is at least 50% charged | Remember the password from the main space | Disable VPN or proxy (they can block the process)

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If there is no Delete the second space, it means that it was created in a non-standard way (for example, through fastboot or third-party utilities), in which case move on to the next method.

⚠️ Note: Once the second space is deleted through the settings, all data will be permanently erased. If important files were stored there, first transfer them to the main space or to the PC.

Method 2: Recovery Mode Removal (if the standard method doesn’t work)

If the second space is not deleted through settings, try to do so through Recovery mode.This method will work even if the space was created via fastboot, but requires caution - incorrect actions can lead to a reset of all data.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the Redmi Note 10 Pro.
2. Press the Power + Volume buttons up until the Mi logo appears (let go when you see the Recovery menu).
3. Select a language (if required) and go to Wipe & Reset (or Data Cleanup).
4. Find Delete Second Space (the name may vary depending on the version of MIUI).
5. Confirm the deletion and wait for the reboot.

If Delete Second Space is not on the menu, your Recovery does not support this feature, in which case only a full reset (see Method 4) or ADB commands (Method 3) will help.

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If the second space reappears after redeleting via Recovery, check if the phone has firmware with a second space pre-activated (such as some builds for China), in which case only flashing through fastboot will help.

Method 3: Remove via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don't work, you can remove the second space using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting the phone to a PC and basic command line knowledge, and the advantage of the method is that it works even if the space was created through fastboot or system utilities.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB and Fastboot.
• 📱 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to activate the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Instructions:

1. Connect the Redmi Note 10 Pro to your PC and allow debugging (a request will appear on your phone).
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the adb folder.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Run the command to delete the second space: adb shell pm remove-user 11 (where 11 is the ID of the second space; if it doesn't work, try 10 or 9).
5. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

If the pm remove-user command doesn’t work, try an alternative method via fastboot:

1. Transfer the phone to fastboot mode (turn off, then press Power + Volume down).
2. Execute the command: fastboot erase userdata_second
3. Reboot the device: fastboot reboot

⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB If you're not sure what you're doing, you should use another method or consult a specialist. It's especially dangerous to use fastboot erase, which can lead to data loss in the main space!

Method 4: Completely reset (if nothing helps)

If all previous methods failed, the last resort is to completely reset the phone to factory settings, which is guaranteed to remove the second space, but also erase all data from the device (photos, contacts, messages, apps).

How to do the reset correctly:

1. Back up your important data (you can use Settings → Google → Backup or Mi Cloud).
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Choose to erase all data and confirm the action.
4. If your phone is locked, use Recovery reset: Turn off the device. Press Power + Volume up. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.

Once reset, the phone will turn on as new, and there will be no second space.

• 🔄 Recovering data from the backup can return the second space if it was part of the firmware. In this case, after recovery, repeat the reset.
• 📱 If the reset didn't work (the second space reappeared), it's sewn into the firmware. The solution is to reflash the phone via fastboot (see Method 5).

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Full reset is the only reliable way to remove a second firmware-level space (for example, after an informal update), but it is also the most radical method to use only as a last resort.

Method 5: Fastboot Flashing (for avanzado)

If the second space is sewn into the firmware (for example, after a failed update or custom build installation), it can only be removed by completely flashing through fastboot.

• 🖥️ PC with Mi Flash Tool and drivers installed.
• 📄 Official firmware for Redmi Note 10 Pro (download from the official Xiaomi website).
• 🔧 Unlocked bootloader (if the firmware is unofficial).

Step-by-step:

1. Download the firmware in.tgz format and unpack it.
2. Install the Mi Flash Tool.
3. Turn off the phone and put it in fastboot mode (clip Power + Volume down).
4. Connect the device to your PC and start MiFlash.exe.
5. In the program, select a folder with unpacked firmware and press Refresh (should appear serial phone number).
6. Press Flash and wait until it is completed (the process will take 5-10 minutes).

Important nuances:

• 🔴 If the firmware is unofficial (e.g. from Xiaomi.eu), pre-unlock the bootloader via the Mi Unlock Tool.
• 🔄 After flashing, all data will be erased, including the main space.
• ⚠️ Don’t interrupt the process – it can stain the phone!

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If the second space still appears after flashing, check if you have firmware installed for the regional version of the Redmi Note 10 Pro (for example, the Chinese version with a second space preinstalled), in which case download global or European firmware.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you delete the second space, users often encounter problems, and here are the most common errors and solutions.

Another common problem is that the second space is removed, but it reappears over time.

• 🔄 Automatic recovery after update MIUI (Solution: Turn off auto updates in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system).
• 📱 Failure in the firmware (solution: reflash the phone with the official version).
• 🔧 Virus or malware actions (solution: check your phone with antivirus, such as Malwarebytes).

FAQ: Frequent questions about the second space on the Redmi Note 10 Pro