How To Use Split screen in Android?
Do you ever wanted to use two apps at the same time on your phone?
For example watching YouTube while chatting on WhatsApp?
Android has a powerful feature called Split Screen that allows you to do multitasking easily. In this guide, you will learn how to use split screen, its benefits, problems, and tips to use it like a pro.
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In This Post
How To Use Split Screen?
Compatible Devices
Compatible Android Versions
Not Supported Android Versions
Split Screen Vs Floating Window
Split Screen Common Problems And Fix
Does Split Screen Slow Down Your Phone?
Hidden Tips Of Split Screen
Apps That Don't Support Split Screen
Is Split Screen Safe?
How To Turn Off Split Screen?
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How To Use Split Screen?
1. Open Your App
Open the first app which you want to use in spilit screen.
(For example :- if you want to use youtube and whatsapp then first open youtube)
2. Tap Recent Button
After opening your app tap on the "recent apps" botton in the phone.
3. Tap App Icon
Now tap on the app icon then tap on split screen.
4. Open Other App
Open second app which you want to run in spilit screen and now you can use split screen feature.
This is the fastest way to use split screen
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Split Screen Vs Floating Window
The purpose of split screen and floating window is multitasking. but there work is different. Here are the full explanation about it
• Split Screen
You can use two apps in split screen one app at the bottom and other at the top of the screen (Only two Apps)
• Floating window
Floating window works on the concept "Picture In Picture". You can use one app in a small window and other app in full screen.
Which Is Better?
For Chating and watching videos floating window is better But for working in two apps split screen is better. Both options is best according to your requirnment.
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Common Problems And Fix
Problem :-1
Problem :- 2
Phone lagging while using split screen?
This is common because there is more load on battery, cpu and phone while using split screen
Fix :- Close background apps, Restart your phone, Don't use heavy apps together.
Problem :- 3
Split Screen Closing Automatically?
Fix:- Turn off battery saver mode and see the split screen working properly now
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Does Split Screen Slow Down Phone?
Ram Usage
Running two apps at a same time use more ram
Battery Usage
If you use two apps together then battery consumption increases. To avoid this use less brightness, and don't use heavy apps in split screen.
Cpu Overheats
Split screen usage cause overheating of the CPU and because of it phone's performance drops.
So yes,you may see performance drop in low end devices but in high end devices it works perfectly.
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Hidden Tips Of Split Screen
• You can use same app twice such as two chrome tabs at a same time.
• You can also use more than two apps in split screen by just going to settings then developer options find "Force activities to be resizable" and enable it.
• By just dragging middle bar you are able to adjust app size according to your need.
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Apps That Don't Support Split Screen
All apps don't support split screen here are the list of those apps
• Heavy Games
• Banking Apps
• Video Editing Apps
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Is Split Screen Safe?
Yes, split screen is safe but if you don't use it in the proper way then you may see this issues :-
• If you use heavy apps there is lag and drop in the performance of phone
• Battery Drain Issue
• CPU Overheating Issue
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How To Turn Off Split Screen?
Steps :-
Raise or lower the middle bar or press the home button.
Split screen will close instantly
Now you can use your phone normally
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Compatible Devices
Samsung Galaxy s24 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy s24 (plus)
Samsung Galaxy s23 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy s23
Samsung Galaxy s22 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy s21 FE
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Samsung Galaxy A55
Samsung Galaxy A54
Samsung Galaxy A34
Samsung Galaxy A25
Samsung Galaxy A15
Samsung Galaxy M55
Samsung Galaxy M54
Samsung Galaxy M34
Samsung Galaxy F54
Samsung Galaxy F34
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OnePlus
OnePlus 13
OnePlus 12
OnePlus 11
OnePlus Nord 3
OnePlus Nord CE 4
OnePlus Nord CE 3
OnePlus Nord 2T
OnePlus 10 Pro
OnePlus 9 Pro
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Xiaomi / Redmi / Poco
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Xiaomi 14
Xiaomi 13 Pro
Redmi Note 13 Pro+
Redmi Note 13 Pro
Redmi Note 12 Pro
Redmi Note 11 Pro
Poco F6
Poco F5
Poco X6 Pro
Poco X5 Pro
Redmi K70
Redmi K60
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Mi 11X
Redmi Note 14
Redmi Note 14 Pro
Redmi Pad 2
Redmi A13
Redmi A14
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Realme
Realme GT 6
Realme GT Neo 5
Realme Narzo 70 Pro
Realme 12 Pro+
Realme 11 Pro+
Realme 10 Pro
Realme Narzo 60
Realme 9 Pro
Realme GT 2
Realme X7 Max
Realme C55
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Vivo / iQOO
Vivo X100 Pro
Vivo X90 Pro
Vivo V30 Pro
Vivo V27
iQOO 12
iQOO 11
iQOO Neo 9
iQOO Z9
Vivo T1 Pro
Vivo Y200
Vivo Y200e
Vivo T2x
Vivo Y56 5G
Vivo Y28 5g
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Google Pixel
Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Pixel 9 Pro
Pixel 9
Pixel 8 Pro
Pixel 8
Pixel 7 Pro
Pixel 7
Pixel 7a
Pixel 6
Pixel 6 Pro
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Foldable
Samsung Z Fold 7
Samsung Z Fold 6
OnePlus Open
Google Pixel Fold
Oppo Find N3 / N6
Huawei Mate X3
Motorola Razr 60
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FINAL COUNT
Samsung - 20
OnePlus - 10
Xiaomi/Poco - 20
Realme - 11
Vivo/iQOO - 14
Pixel - 10
Foldables - 7
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Supported Android Versions
Android 7.0
Android 7.1
Android 8.0
Android 8.1
Android 9
Android 10
Android 11
Android 12
Android 13
Android 14
Android 15
Android 16 and more
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Not Supported Android Versions
Android 6
Android 5
Android 4 and below
These android versions don't support split screen
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