How to completely remove the second space on Xiaomi Redmi Note: working methods 2026

The second space feature in Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones is a useful tool for separating personal and work data, but users often face the need to disable it. The reasons range from lack of memory to accidentally creating a duplicate. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove second space on Redmi Note 4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12 models, including hidden MIUI settings and radical methods through reset.

It’s important to understand that simple deletion through the menu doesn’t always work – the system can leave tails as unnecessary files or block access to the main space.We tested each method on MIUI 12/13/14 firmware and highlighted the only way that is guaranteed to clear the system of traces of the second space without losing data in the main profile (spoiler: a combination of reset and manual cleaning through ADB).

If you've tried to remove the second space through the standard settings, but it reappears after the reboot, this article is for you. There are no universal "magic buttons" here, but there are step-by-step instructions explaining why this or that method may not work on your model.

1. Standard removal through MIUI settings

The most obvious way is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which is suitable for most users if the second space was created recently and is not used as the main one.

To remove it:

1. Open Settings → Special Opportunities → Second Space
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Remove the second space.
3. Confirm the action with a password (if it is installed).
4. Wait until the process is completed (it will take 1-3 minutes).

⚠️ Problems with this method:

• 🔄 On some firmware (MIUI 12.5 and below) the delete button may be inactive if the second space is used as the primary space.
• 📱 After deleting, files may remain in the folder /data/media/0/miui_extra_space (They need to be hand-cleaned).
• 🔒 If you forget the password from the second space, this method will not work – you will need a reset.

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

If the delete button is inactive or the process is stalled, you will have to use the recovery mode, which will work even on the blocked second space, but will require resetting only for the duplicate (the main space will not suffer).

Instructions:

1. Turn off your smartphone.
2. Press Volume Up + Power before the Mi logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select the language (if you have a choice).
4. Go to Wipe & Reset → Delete Second Space.
5. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 8 Pro, Note) 9S) Delete Second Space may not be available, in which case only a full reset will help (see Section 4).

Turn off the smartphone|Hold the Loud up. + Nutrition|Wait for the Recovery menu|Find the Delete Second Space|Confirm removal-->

3. Manual removal via ADB (for power users)

This method requires a computer connection and knowledge of commands. ADB, But it's the most efficient one, and it clears all traces of the second space, including hidden files. 10/11/12 s MIUI 13/14, where standard methods often fail.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to Additional → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

The following are the commands for entering ADB Shell:

adb shell


su




rm -rf /data/media/0/miui_extra_space




pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.secondspace




reboot

⚠️ Warning: If after completing the commands, the smartphone freezes on the boot, do not panic. Wait 10 minutes, then forcibly restart (Volume down) + 15 seconds power. Main space data will be stored.

4. Complete resetting of settings (extreme case)

If none of the methods worked, it's a hard reset that will delete all the data (including the main space), so use it only as a last resort. Suitable for the Redmi Note 7/8/9, where the second space could have been created by mistake and blocked access to the system.

How to reset:

1. Save important data (photos, contacts) to your computer or cloud.
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Choose to erase all data and confirm.
4. After the reboot, set your smartphone as new – the second space will disappear.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI 12 Global) may remain a folder after reset miui_extra_space It needs to be removed manually through the root file manager or reused. ADB.

5. Hidden MIUI settings: How to disable the creation of a second space forever

If you are constantly faced with spontaneous creation of a second space (for example, after updates), it can be turned off at the system level. This method works on the Redmi Note 10 Pro and later with MIUI 13+.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and dial ##4636##.
2. Go to Testing. → Settings MIUI.
3. Find the parameter. second_space_enabled and set the false value.
4. Save the changes and restart the smartphone.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (MIUI 14 China) this setting may not be available, in which case only a rollback to the global version or manual editing of the file will help. /system/build.prop (root).

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Before changing hidden settings, back up through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. This will help restore the system if something goes wrong.

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

Many users make the same mistakes when removing the second space, and here are the most common ones:

• 🔌 Interrupt the process if you have started deleting through Recovery or ADB, Don't turn off the power on the Redmi Note 9, it could cause the Mi logo to hover.
• 🔐 Forgotten password. If you don't remember the password from the second space, standard deletion won't work, go straight to the method of using the second space. ADB dump.
• 📂 Incomplete cleaning. After removal, check the folders. /data and /sdcard for the presence of residual files (miui_extra_space, second_space).
• 🔄 Firmware updates. On some models (Redmi Note) 8T) post-refresh MIUI The second space may recover. Before the update, turn it off in the settings.

If after all the manipulations, the second space still appears, the problem may be in the damaged firmware, in which case only the firmware reflash through Fastboot will help (see the instructions for your model in the "Xiaomi firmware" section).

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On Redmi Note 11 and later, the second space can be automatically created when you connect your Mi work account. To avoid this, turn off sync in Settings → Accounts → Mi Account → Sync.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions