Starting with MIUI 8, the “App Cloning” feature has appeared on Xiaomi smartphones. What is it for? For example, you have 2 different Whatsapp accounts linked to different phone numbers. You can create a copy of the application and log into it with a second account on one device. The same can be done with VK, Facebook and so on.
To activate the function, go to Settings > App cloning (go Dual apps )
We activate the switch opposite the desired one - in our case, let it be Whatsapp. A message will appear on the screen indicating that the shortcut has been added to the desktop.
As you can see in the screenshot above, it differs from the original shortcut by a yellow mark located in the lower left corner. Now you can open it and log in with a different account.
To delete a clone, simply deactivate the switch:
The shortcut will disappear and all data will be cleared.
Google Play contains a huge number of different applications, the main advantage of which is fast downloading and easy installation. But one phone can only have one version of a program, game or social network. This is also very inconvenient for gamers or owners of multiple accounts in some application that does not provide for multi-accounts . How to clone an application on Xiaomi to solve this problem? In the MIUI shell you can solve this problem very quickly.
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What is app cloning
Cloning (or copying) applications is the creation of a clone (copy) of a specific program, game or software on Android. The advantage of this operation on Xiaomi smartphones is the ease of use of the built-in MIUI functionality.
Features of clones:
- Ability to simultaneously use 2 different accounts of the same applications . For example: VKontakte, Odnoklassniki, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Telegram, TikTok.
- You cannot create duplicates of Google applications: maps, Gmail, YouTube and others.
- Viber, WhatsApp, Snapchat and the like also cannot be copied.
In some cases, Viber, WhatsApp and Google applications can still be cloned, but if the original application is updated, the clone may stop working.
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Discussion: 3 comments
- Paul:
05.25.2021 at 19:36Where are clone media files stored in MIUI 12? Also, clones do not have access to the main gallery. Can this be fixed somehow?
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- Max:
07/10/2021 at 02:22
everything was fine before the Android update arrived, and its new policy of closed access to the data and obb folders, now clones do not work according to this scheme. you need to look for methods to allow clowns access to the obb folder. then everything will work
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- islom:
07/27/2021 at 22:09
Note 10 pro (Global). MIUI 12.5.4. 1. There is no “clone memory” tab in Explorer. 2. There is no access to the memory - the main gallery of the phone - from the clone application.
In this case, what to do? Any tips on how to fix it?
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Cloning an app on Xiaomi using MIUI
Now let's get down to the most important thing - directly to the procedure for creating a dual application. There are two ways:
- cloning using MIUI;
- or using special applications from Google Play.
The first option is preferable, since it does not take up additional space on the internal memory and the risk of disruption to the program is minimized.
We check whether such a function is available on the device. Using an example, let's look at the Xiaomi Redmi 4A phone model running MIUI 10.2.
- Go to “Settings” – “Applications”, now “Dual applications”.
- Click on this item and ready before cloning is displayed
- Select what you need and move the “On” slider.
- The cloning process begins. Ready. You can distinguish a copy from the original by a special icon on the icon .
How to make a copy of an application on Android through a system function
Most modern phones now have a factory cloning option (Xiaomi for example)
, thanks to which high-quality copies are created that are identical to the originals. And this will not require a lot of time to select, download, install and interact with special programs.
Go to “Settings”,
We are looking for a section called
“Device”
,
“Extended settings”
or
“Application settings”
.
Scroll down, and somewhere in the middle of the page there will be a sub-item “Clone applications”
.
A separate screen appears, displaying the programs available for cloning. Some applications do not support the system replicator. These usually include instant messengers WhatsApp
, Viber
, Telegram, social networks
VK
and
Facebook.
In the case of the above programs, only special utilities that clone absolutely all APP files will help. Of course, most often such tools require either an installation fee or availability.
Using Third Party Applications
If the built-in cloning option is not available on your Xiaomi model, then you cannot do without third-party applications. Let's look at the most popular, fastest and most effective. Below there will be several working examples, but there are other similar programs on Google Play.
App Cloner
App Cloner ❤️two online accountsDeveloper: Global FreeCallPrice: Free
Of course, the best utility of its kind, which has gained worldwide popularity. The main advantage is the simplicity and convenient palette of basic functions, completely free.
- Download the program, install it, open it.
- On the main screen we see a list of available applications on the smartphone, and above there are four sections: “Applications”, “APK”, “Clone applications”, “Clone APK”.
- Thus, you can copy not only installed programs, but also downloaded APK files located on the device’s memory.
Before you start, be sure to allow installation from unknown sources in Settings, otherwise the clone will not be able to function correctly or the operating system will refuse to read it at all.
Cloning takes on average a couple of minutes , and the process can be monitored in real time using a special window with percentages. Then we install a copy and use it as a regular application. You can change the color of the icon , rotate it, cut it off, or add individual characters. For example, it is quite possible to change the blue VKontakte sign to red and add a couple of letters so that there is no confusion in use.
Parallel Space
Parallel Space－Multi AccountsDeveloper: LBE TechPrice: Free
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Another effective good program, which has a slightly different structure and a more complex level than the previous one. Therefore, we strongly recommend that after the first launch, you view the introductory fragments and understand all the functions.
To start, click on the “ Start Exploring ” item. If you have installed social networks, the application will automatically offer to copy them. In manual mode, press “+” and select the desired game, for example, from the list that appears. The cloning procedure will take place in a “ magical design ” and will take only a couple of seconds.
We go to the main screen and see a “mirror” version next to the original icon. They can be distinguished by a bluish halo and a + sign. We use it. Please note that you cannot change the appearance of the icon.
What are the reasons for cloning an application on Android?
Depending on your personal or professional life, you sometimes have two accounts. As an example of 2 Facebook and Telegram accounts, but also for your emails. It can quickly become annoying having to log out every time if you want to access a second account.
What is app cloning on your Xiaomi?
By duplicating an application, you can create an exact copy of the desired application, but with a different account. When you intend to hide an application on your Xiaomi instead, one of the ways is to protect the application with a code or pattern.
Answers to popular questions
How to make a clone on Mi A1 and other Android One models? Since this line runs on pure Android, you won’t be able to use the built-in MIUI functionality. All that remains is to resort to third-party applications from the market. The clone of the application crashes, what should I do? First, just restart the phone. If the problem persists, check which version you have installed. How many copies of applications can you make in MIUI? No more than one copy for one application. Does a cloned application take up space on the device's memory? Yes, because it is similar in size and functions to the original. Transfer to a flash card is in most cases allowed by the system. Can a clone be updated to the latest version? Unfortunately, no.
As you can see, there is nothing complicated in the cloning operation on Xiaomi phones. There is also no need to worry if there are failures and incorrect operation. We will always provide the necessary assistance.
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The Miui shell has many built-in useful options, one of them is called “App Cloning”. This utility allows you, as they say, to clone almost any program on your phone. Let's take a closer look at how to make a copy of an application on a Xiaomi smartphone.
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What is it for
This function will be useful if:
- You have several accounts in instant messengers, social networks, games that do not support the multi-account option. For example, WhatsApp, Viber, Odnoklassniki, Vkontakte, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or Aliexpress;
- You need to keep different data or settings in one application.
AlexeySoftware service center expert It is worth remembering that when updating a copied application, its copy may stop working. Therefore, you should not keep important data in a clone.
Start cloning
Go to "Settings" . There we select the item “ Clone applications ” (Dual Apps).
In some versions of Redmi MIUI interface, this item is called “dual applications”, which means the same thing.
If you “tap” this item, the system shows us a list of programs that “support cloning”. Having selected the one you need, turn on the corresponding slider.
It will take some time to copy and process the necessary data. As a result, a duplicate of an existing shortcut to an already installed utility appears on the screen - pay attention to its lower left corner.
Sometimes, to create a clone and have it work, you will need to make a copy of Google services, which a pop-up warning will notify you about.
All actions performed are retroactive. That is, when there is no longer a need to work under different accounts on the same system, the application clone can be removed in a similar way. We also go to “settings” - “cloning”, where we move the slider back to the left.
The system will take a few seconds to delete the “clone” along with all credentials for this particular copy of the software.
Third party solutions
If the built-in function does not suit you for some reason, you can use software solutions from third-party developers.
Dual Space
According to the developers, this is the first application that can duplicate WhatsApp.
4.5 stars on Google Play is an excellent result
Dual Space - Multiple Accounts & App ClonerDeveloper: DUALSPACEPrice: Free
Parallel Space
When you first start, you will be offered an automatic mode that offers duplication of all social networks. In manual mode, the selection of the required software is carried out using “+”.
There is also a Pro version and a 64-bit version.Parallel Space－Multi AccountsDeveloper: LBE TechPrice: Free
It is worth noting that you can find many more similar programs on Google Play. Some program clones may work with errors, so try all the solutions and choose the one that suits you.
One of the innovations in MIUI 8 is the application cloning function or “dual applications”. This article will tell you about the benefits of this feature, how to enable it and how to use it on earlier versions of MIUI and “pure” Android.
Cloning in MIUI 8, 9, 10
The procedure is as follows:
- Open “Settings” and find in the “Applications” block “Application settings” the line “App cloning” “Dual applications” and click on it. A new screen will display a list of programs that support cloning.
- Move the slider next to the application of interest to the right.
After this, a shortcut will appear on the desktop, differing from the original one in two white circles on an orange background.
To delete a clone, you need to move the slider to the left. The history of correspondence, saved audio, video files and photos will also be deleted.
Method 1: MIUI Toolkit
The MIUI Android shell of all current versions (8 and higher) that controls most Xiaomi smartphones provides a very effective and very convenient means of cloning user software. To obtain a second independent copy of almost any application on devices from the manufacturer in question, it is recommended to use this tool first.
Most Android programs can be cloned on Xiaomi smartphones, but not all of them! For example, using the following instructions, it is impossible to get a second system MIUI application and separate solutions from Google!
- After installing the application that needs to be duplicated on the device (in the example below in the screenshots - the Zoom client), go to “Settings” of the MIUI operating system.
- Open the Apps settings section, and on the next screen, tap Cloning apps.
- Enter the name of the object to be cloned in the search field or find the name of the application in the list of software available for duplicating the operation displayed on the screen.
- Press the switch located to the right of the software name and wait a couple of seconds. As a result, the “Icon added to desktop” notification will briefly appear at the bottom of the screen, indicating that the cloning was successful. If necessary, create independent copies of other applications in the same manner as described.
- Exit MIUI Settings. Now on the desktop of your device there are two icons of the application selected when following step No. 3 of these instructions. To make it easier to find a clone, its icon is marked with two circles.
The functionally obtained copies of one or another software tool do not differ, but it should be taken into account that when uninstalling the “main” application, its duplicate will also be deleted.
