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Galaxy Tab A: How to Use Multi-Window Mode

Galaxy Tab A: How to Use Multi-Window Mode

December 21, 2016 by Mitch Bartlett 9 Comments

The Multi-Window feature on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A allows you to view multiple app screens.

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” galaxy-nexus-menu-button 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.

Resizable Window Mode

  1. Open an app you wish to use as you normally would.
  2. Tap the “Recents” galaxy-nexus-menu-button 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.

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.

The screen is now divided and you can use two apps on the screen at a time.

Close a Window

  1. Tap the window you wish to close.
  2. Select the circle located in between the windows.
  3. Select the “X” option. The bottom window will be closed.

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.

This tutorial built based on the SM-T350NZAAXAR model of the Galaxy Tab A, but applies to other similar models.

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Filed Under: Android Tagged With: Galaxy Tab A

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Comments

  1. Jim S says

    April 7, 2021 at 8:36 pm

    Great article on how to USE this feature, why wouldnt you include how to DISABLE it? I find it a pestilent feature. Trying to tap the Close button often results in accidentally tapping this split screen button. That close proximity not being a consideration by the develooers speaks of the absent connection with the whole user base. Disabling multiscreen functionality in the settings does not rid the window tab. Even relocating it would be a step toward user base awareness. Futile

  2. Roook says

    April 3, 2021 at 2:19 pm

    I have a tab a 10 but no picture in picture seems available how do I get it if your instructions above do not work. Did you disable this in tablets?

  3. Scott R Ericksen says

    April 2, 2021 at 6:23 pm

    No! I need to disable multi window. Tablet goes crazy switching windows at random. Cant stay on any application.

  4. Ben says

    January 15, 2021 at 11:36 am

    I don’t have a recents button on my tablet.

  5. Johm G says

    December 6, 2020 at 2:10 pm

    Can I turn the volume off one side when I use split sceen

  6. Simon vella says

    August 16, 2020 at 10:08 am

    My tablet won’t turn on vibrates when connect charger but nothing else. Blank screen

  7. Anushka Gaur says

    April 5, 2020 at 9:14 am

    In my tab, there is no such icon in recent tabs, moreover they’ll appear vertically.

  8. Greg says

    December 30, 2018 at 2:21 pm

    No, need to know how to off this feature

  9. loog says

    December 25, 2016 at 7:32 am

    Using Samsung Gallaxy Tab A 10.1 , I can activate multi window feature but all the half-screen windows appear on only the left side of the screen. Does anyone know how to arrange two windows side by side?

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