How to get out of Second Space on Xiaomi smartphones: all ways of 2026

Second Space desktop on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature for separating personal and work data, but sometimes users face a problem: the phone automatically loads into the second space and can not return to the main one.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to exit the second space on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices (including the 2023-2026 models on MIUI 12-15). From simple methods through settings to forced reset, you’ll find a solution even for locked phones. Importantly, some methods require pre-preparedness, so read carefully!

What is Second Space and Why Does Your Phone Get Stuck?

Second Space is an isolated environment in MIUI that creates a second desktop with separate applications, files, and settings.

• 🔒 Separation of work and personal data (for example, two WhatsApp or Telegram accounts).
• 👨‍💼 Using a single phone for personal and corporate tasks.
• 🛡️ Protection of confidential information from outsiders (children, colleagues).

However, users often face problems:

• 🔄 The phone automatically boots into Second Space after the reboot, without offering a profile selection.
• 🔐 Forgot the password from the main space, and Second Space does not allow you to return.
• 🤯 The system “hangs” on the input screen the second space after the update MIUI.
• 📱 On some models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5) There is no profile switching button.

The reasons for this behaviour are:

• Miui.secondspace (the system application responsible for switching) is out of order.
• Incorrect autoboot settings (in Settings → Special Opportunities → Second Space).
• Conflict after the MIUI update (especially when switching from 12 to 14 version)
• File error second_space_config.xml, profiler.

Method 1: Standard Switching Through the Notification Panel

If the phone turns on and works in Second Space, but you just don’t know how to get back into the main space, try the simplest method:

1. Swipe your finger down from the top of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the icon “Second Space”** (usually looks like two squares or men).
3. Touch the icon – a window will appear with a suggestion to Switch to the main space.
4. Enter the password from the main profile (if requested) and confirm.

⚠️ Note: If the icon is not in the notification panel, check:

• 🔧 Settings → Notification panel → Edit icons (find and add "Second Space»).
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes the icon appears after the reboot.

On some models (Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi K60) the icon may be hidden.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Second Space on the list.
3. Open the switch window and the switch window will open.

Method 2: Reboot with button retention (for locked phones)

If the phone doesn’t respond to touch or Second Space doesn’t let you switch, try a forced reboot with a profile selection:

1. Press the power button + increase the volume for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out.
2. After vibration release the buttons and the phone will start to load.
3. At the stage of the appearance of the MI logo, hold the volume button.
4. If done correctly, the Main Space/Second Space menu will appear.

⚠️ Attention: This method does not work on all models. POCO F5 Redmi Note 11 may need to hold both volume buttons when booting. If the menu doesn't appear, go to the next way.

Alternatively, devices with MIUI 14+ are:

1. Turn off the phone (hold the power button for 20 seconds).
2. Turn it on by holding the power button + volume up until the Fastboot menu appears.
3. Select Reboot to System – sometimes it resets the priority of loading space.

Method 3: Reset via Mi Account (if the password from the main space is forgotten)

If you don’t remember the password from your main profile, but you have linked your phone to your Mi Account, you can reset Second Space settings via the cloud:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com from a computer or other phone.
2. Sign in with the same account as on the locked device.
3. Select Find Device → Your Smartphone → Delete Second Space Data
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email.

After that:

• 🔄 Reboot your phone – it needs to boot into the main space.
• 📱 Enter the password from Mi Account if required.
• ⚙️ In Second Space settings, set up a new password for the second profile.

⚠️ Attention: This method removes all data from Second Space (applications, files, settings). The main space remains intact. If the second profile had important data, try first using the method of using the data. ADB (see next section).

Method 4: Remove Second Space via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don't work and the data in the main space is critical, you can delete Second Space via Android Debug Bridge (ADB).

• 🖥️ Computer installed ADB.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• ⚙️ Included debugging by USB Second Space (if the phone is responding).

Instructions:

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

⚠️ Attention: After this team:

• 🗑️ Second Space will be completely removed along with all data.
• 🔄 The phone will always be loaded into the main space.
• 🔧 To activate the function again, you will have to reset the settings to the factory.

If USB debugging is disabled, try turning it on manually:

1. In Second Space, go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.
2. Tap it 7 times to activate Developer Mode.
3. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.

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If ADB Does not recognize the device, try reinstalling Xiaomi drivers USB Drivers or using other drivers USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0).

Method 5: Complete resetting of settings (last resort)

If neither method works, it will be hard reset, which will remove all data from the phone, including both spaces, but will return access to the device.

Instructions for Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the power button + increase the volume before the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons and the Recovery menu will appear (in Chinese firmware it can be in Chinese).
4. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (use volume buttons for navigation, power for confirmation).
5. Confirm the reset and wait for completion (5-10 minutes).
6. Choose Reboot. → Reboot to System.

⚠️ Attention:

• 💥 Once reset, all data will be erased, including photos, contacts and apps in both spaces.
• 🔐 If Mi Account was enabled, after reset, you will need to enter a login and password to unlock.
• 📱 On some models (Xiaomi) 12S Ultra, Redmi K50) You may need to enter your old Second Space password even after resetting.

Alternative way to reset via Fastboot (if Recovery is not available):

1. Connect your phone to your PC and open ADB.
2. Enter the command to go to Fastboot: adb reboot bootloader
3. Next, reset: fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase cache fastboot reboot

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Before resetting, try to extract SD-map SIM — Sometimes the data is left untouched.

How to Prevent Stucking Again in Second Space

To avoid future problems, set up Second Space correctly:

1. Turn off autoboot: Go to Settings → Special Options → Second Space. Turn off the option to Automatically load the second space.
2. Set the same password: Use the same password. PIN-code for both spaces (but not for Mi Account!) Write your password to a secure location (e.g., Google Keep or Google Keep). 1Password).
3. Sync your data regularly: Enable backup in Settings → Mi Account → Cloud. Use Google Photos to automatically upload media files.
4. Update MIUI: Check for updates in Settings → About Phone → System Update. After the upgrade, restart your phone to avoid crashes.

⚠️ Attention: On models with MIUI 15 (e.g. Xiaomi 14) Second Space may work differently:

• 🔧 Updates for Second Space app on Google Play.
• 📋 Compatibility with your version MIUI Xiaomi Community Forum.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Second Space on Xiaomi