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Galaxy Note 8: Enable Split Screen Multi-Window Mode

Galaxy Note 8: Enable Split Screen Multi-Window Mode

By Mitch Bartlett 1 Comment

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has a feature that allows you to view multiple apps in split screen multi-window mode. Here’s how to enable it.

Split Window View

  1. Open the apps you wish to use as you normally would.
    Note: The app must be one that supports multi-screen. Otherwise, you will get a message that the app “does not support split screen view”.
  2. Tap the “Recents”  button. A list of your running apps will appear. Swipe up or down if you wish to explore between listed apps.
  3. Tap the multi-window icon located to the left of the X in the app window. It will open in the upper-half of the screen.
    Note: Apps that do not have the multi-window icon cannot be run in split screen mode.
    S7 Multi Window Icon
  4. Tap the multi-window icon (looks like an = sign) located at the upper-right corner of the app.
  5. Select another app to run both apps in split screen multi-window mode.

You can access additional multi-window options by tapping the circle in between the windows.

Exiting Split Screen

Ensure you have two apps running in split screen mode, then tap the middle of the middle bar that divides them. A menu should appear where you can select the X to exit Split Screen Mode. It may take a few tries.

Resizable Window Mode

  1. Open an app you wish to use as you normally would.
  2. Tap the “Recents”  button. A list of your running apps will appear. Swipe up or down if you wish to explore between listed apps.
  3. Tap and hold the border to the app you wish to reduce to a window, then drag it to the box that appears on the screen.

The app will show in a separate re-sizable window. You can now drag the corner to enlarge or reduce its size, or drag the window around the screen as desired.

FAQ

Why can’t I use split screen with some apps?

Some apps are not compatible with this feature. There is currently no workaround for this.

Filed Under: Android Tagged With: Galaxy Note 8

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  1. Paul says

    September 13, 2017 at 12:38 pm

    I was using this feature and then it suddenly stopped functioning, and vanished from my recent apps so I couldn’t turn it back on. Running YouTube and maps. Phone was hot to the touch. no pop up messages about android killing it.

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