How to completely remove the second space on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: a step-by-step guide

The second space feature in Xiaomi’s MIUI-based smartphones was originally conceived as a tool to separate personal and work data. However, in practice, many Redmi Note 7 users face problems: the system automatically creates duplicate space when updating, and its removal through standard settings is often blocked. Unlike new models, where the interface is simplified, on the Redmi Note 7 (2019), the process requires additional manipulation – especially if the space is password-protected or tied to a Mi Account account.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove the second space, from official methods through settings to forced reset via Fastboot. Particular attention will be paid to the nuances specific to Redmi Note 7: firmware version, the limitations of MIUI 10/11/12 and the risks of data loss. If you have already tried to delete space through Settings → Special features, but the system gave an error, here you will find solutions.

Warning: Some methods will require unlocking the bootloader.This is an official procedure from Xiaomi, but it resets all data on the device. If the second space stores important files, first make a backup through Settings → Additional → Backup.

1. Remove the second space through MIUI settings

The safest way is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which is suitable if:

• 🔓 You remember the password from the second space.
• 📱 The device is not tied to a Mi Account in this space.
• 🔄 The firmware version is no older MIUI 12 (newer ones may not have an option).

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Select Second Space → Remove the second space.
3. Enter a password (if requested) and confirm the action.
4. Wait until the process is completed (it will take 1-3 minutes).

If the Remove button is inactive or not, the space is protected by your Mi Account, in which case you can proceed to the next method.

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Before deleting, check if the second space uses applications with two-factor authentication (such as banking), and if they are deleted, they will be lost!

2. Forced removal through resetting settings

When the standard method doesn't work, hard reset will help, which will delete all the data on the device, including both spaces, so first:

• 📤 Backup your contacts, photos and documents (for example, through Google Drive or Mi Cloud).
• 🔋 Charge your phone at least 50% – interruption of the process can lead to loss IMEI.
• 📋 Write down the data from the Mi Account account – after the reset, authorization will be required.

How to perform the reset:

1. Turn off the Redmi Note 7.
2. Press the Power + Volume buttons up at the same time until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power button for confirmation).
4. After completion, select Reboot.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI After the reset, the second space may be left with a ghost, an empty partition without access, in which case the bootloader will need to be unlocked (see Section 4).

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3. Delete via Mi Account (if space is tied to the account)

If the second space is protected by a Mi Account, it cannot be deleted without authorization.

1. Go to Settings. → Mi Account.
2. Make sure you are logged in with the same account you used to create the second space.
3. Return to Special Opportunities → Second Space and try to remove it again.

If you don’t remember your account details or the space was created by a previous phone owner:

• 🔗 Try to restore access to Mi Account through account.xiaomi.com.
• 📧 If recovery is not possible, contact Xiaomi with proof of ownership of the device (check, box).

⚠️ Note: Deleting Mi Account through third-party services (such as Mi Account Unlock Tool) can lock the device permanently. Xiaomi uses hardware-based account binding to the device. IMEI.

4. Unlock the bootloader and remove via Fastboot

The last method is to unlock the Bootloader and force the removal of the second space partition through the Fastboot.

• 🔒 The space is protected by an unknown password or Mi Account.
• 🔄 Resetting the settings did not help (the “ghost” of the section remained).
• 📱 The device runs on custom firmware (for example, LineageOS).

This will require:

1. Unlock Bootloader through the official Mi Unlock Tool (instructions on the Xiaomi website).
2. Install ADB and Fastboot on PC (download from Android site).
3. Connect Redmi Note 7 to your computer in Fastboot mode (clamp Power + Volume down).
4. Execute the command:

fastboot erase userdata_second

Then:

fastboot reboot

After the reboot, the second space will be deleted, but all data on the device will be erased.

5. Alternative methods (without data resetting)

If you don’t want to lose data, try these methods:

For firmware rollback:

1. Download the old version of MIUI for Redmi Note 7 (model lavender) from the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website.
2. Rename the file to update.zip and place it in the root of the phone’s memory.
3. Go to Settings → About Phone → System Update → Three Dots → Select a firmware file.

For the use of ADB:

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

This command will remove the second space application, but does not guarantee that all data will be cleaned.

6. Frequent errors and their solutions

When you delete the second space on the Redmi Note 7, users face typical problems:

• 🚫 Error "Can't delete space": usually means it's tied to Mi Account. Try logging in or resetting your device.
• 🔄 After reset, the space is left: unlock the Bootloader and clean through Fastboot is required.
• 📱 The phone doesn't turn on after manipulation: the userdata partition may have been damaged.
• 🔒 Forgot the password from the second space: if there is no binding to Mi Account, only a reset will help.

If after removing the space, the device began to brake, perform:

1. Clearing the cache through Recovery (Wipe Cache).
2. Disable animation in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times to turn on developer mode, then in Additional → For developers to turn off animation).

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7 How to Avoid Automatic Second Space Creation

On the Redmi Note 7, a second space may appear after a MIUI update or reset.

• 📵 Before updating, disable the function in Settings → Special facilities → Second space → Shut down.
• 🔧 After resetting, immediately check for the second space and delete it before the first reboot.
• 📥 Install firmware only through the official Updater, avoiding third-party builds.

If you often experience this problem, consider switching to custom firmware without MIUI (like Pixel Experience or LineageOS).

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On the Redmi Note 7, the second space can be created automatically when you upgrade to MIUI 11+. Always check for it after you install new firmware versions!

FAQ: Frequent questions