How to exit Second Space on Xiaomi Redmi: the complete guide

Second screen (Second Space) on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a useful feature for separating personal and work data, but sometimes users face a problem: the phone “hangs” in this mode, preventing you from returning the main profile. The situation is aggravated if you forgot the password from the main space or the system switched itself after the MIUI update. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to exit from the standard methods to hidden commands for experienced users.

It's important to understand that the problem isn't always a firmware bug. Often, faulty security settings, application conflict, or even bugs in the latest versions of MIUI 14/15. We've tested the solutions on Redmi Note 12/13 Pro, Redmi 10/11, and POCO X5 models -- all of which work, but some require unlocking a bootloader or connecting to a PC. If you're unsure of your skills, start with the simplest methods.

1. Standard exit through the notification panel

The most obvious but often ignored way is to use built-in space switching. Most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12+ have a dedicated button in the notification bar.

How to do this:

• 📱 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
• 🔄 Find the icon “Two Spaces”** (two overlapping circles) or the inscription “Second Space.

If no button:

• 🔍 Try swiping the notification panel twice (full swipe).
• 🔄 On some firmware, the button is hidden behind the button User Mode (human icon).
• 📱 If the panel doesn't respond, reboot the phone - sometimes it returns the button.

⚠️ Warning: If you forget the password from the main space, this method will not work. №3 or №5.

2. Switching through Second Space settings

If the notification bar doesn’t work, try returning the main space through the Second Space menu, which works even if you don’t remember the password from the main profile (but you know the password from the second one).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Second Space (or Settings → Special Features → Second Space on older versions of MIUI).
2. Select Exit from Second Space or Switch Space.
3. Enter the password from the current (second) space.
4. Confirm the switching - the device will restart.

If there is no exit point:

• 🔧 Try the way: Settings → Accounts. → Second Space.
• 🔄 On some firmware, you need to first disable Second Space and then restart your phone.
• 📱 If the menu is not available, check if it is hidden in Settings. → More. → Special facilities.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 15 (beta) Second Space menu can be hidden. If you can't find an item, try searching for settings to request second space.

3.Reset Second Space Password via Mi Account

If you forget your main space password, but remember your Mi Account, you can reset the lock through the cloud, which only works when you connect to the Internet and your associated account.

Step-by-step:

Turn on mobile internet or Wi-Fi

Open the Settings. → Accounts. → Mi Account

Click on your profile and select Device Management

Find your device and select Find the device

Use the option to unlock the screen (if available)-->

If the option to unlock the screen is not available:

• 🔑 Try resetting your password through account.xiaomi.com (Security section) → Devices).
• 📱 On some firmware, you first need to untie the device from the account, and then log in again.
• 🔄 After resetting the password, restart the phone – the system will prompt you to select space.

Important: If the device has enabled the "Find the device" option, resetting the password can result in a 72-hour lock (anti-theft protection), in which case you will have to wait or use the method. №5.

4. Disable Second Space via ADB (for Advanced)

If standard methods have failed and USB debugging has been enabled before, you can disable the second space via ADB. This method requires a computer and minimal command line knowledge.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB-Drivers (you can download from the Android site).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB developer-setting.

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux).
2. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices should appear the name of your device.
3. Run the command to disable Second Space: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.secondspace
4. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

If the team didn't work:

• 🔧 Try the alternative command: adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/.SecondSpaceSettings
• 📱 On some firmware you need to first get root rights (see method). №5).
• 🔄 If ADB Can't see the device, check the driver or try another cable.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This can cause data loss or soft-brick of the device. If you're not sure, consult a specialist.

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Before working with ADB, back up your data via Mi Cloud or locally on your PC. the adb backup command will help you save critical files.

5. Complete reset (Hard Reset)

The last resort, if nothing worked, is a hard reset to factory settings, which will delete all data from the device, including both spaces, but will return access to the phone.

How to make a Hard Reset:

• 🔄 Method 1 (via the menu): Open Settings → The phone. → Reset. Select Delete all data. Confirm reset (you will need to enter the password from Mi Account if you are tied to it).

Method 2 (via Recovery):

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

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If the phone is constantly switching to the second space, it can be a sign of a virus or a damaged firmware. Check the device with an antivirus (for example, Dr.Web or Kaspersky) and make a factory reset.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Second Space on Xiaomi