How do I use split-screen mode on my Android phone?
To use split-screen mode on your Android phone, allowing you to view and use two apps simultaneously, follow these steps:
Method 1: Using Recent Apps Button (Android 10 and lower):
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Open Apps:
- Open the first app you want to use in split-screen mode.
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Open Recent Apps:
- Tap the Recent Apps button (usually located at the bottom of the screen, either as a square or a horizontal line icon).
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Select Second App:
- Scroll through the list of recent apps and find the second app you want to use in split-screen mode.
- Tap on the app icon or card to open it.
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Enter Split-Screen Mode:
- In the recent apps view, tap and hold the title bar of the second app and drag it to the top or bottom of the screen until you see a split-screen view.
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Adjust Split-Screen Divider:
- Drag the split-screen divider line between the two apps to adjust the screen space allocated to each app.
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Use Apps in Split-Screen Mode:
- You can now interact with both apps simultaneously in split-screen mode.
Method 2: Using Gesture Navigation (Android 11 and higher):
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Open Apps:
- Open the first app you want to use in split-screen mode.
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Enter Recent Apps View:
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to enter the recent apps view.
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Select Second App:
- Scroll through the list of recent apps and find the second app you want to use in split-screen mode.
- Tap and hold the app’s icon or card to open a menu.
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Select Split-Screen:
- From the menu, select the Split-Screen option. This will move the selected app to the top half of the screen.
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Adjust Split-Screen Divider:
- Drag the split-screen divider line between the two apps to adjust the screen space allocated to each app.
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Use Apps in Split-Screen Mode:
- You can now interact with both apps simultaneously in split-screen mode.
Exiting Split-Screen Mode:
- To exit split-screen mode, drag the divider line all the way to the top or bottom of the screen until one app occupies the entire screen space.
- Alternatively, on some devices, you may be able to tap on the divider line to access options to close one of the apps or exit split-screen mode entirely.
By following these steps, you can easily use split-screen mode on your Android phone to multitask and interact with two apps simultaneously.