Double screen on Xiaomi: how to turn on and use

The dual screen mode on Xiaomi smartphones allows you to divide the display into two independent work zones – the ideal solution for multitasking. You can watch YouTube videos and chat in instant messengers at the same time, compare documents or copy data between apps without constantly switching. Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO Support this feature out of the box, and in some cases it needs to be activated through hidden settings MIUI.

In this guide, we’ll look at all the available ways to enable dual screen, from standard tools to alternative solutions for devices where the function is disabled by default. You’ll learn which Xiaomi models officially support mode, how to set up screen split manually, and what to do if the option is not on the menu.

What Xiaomi models support dual screen

The split screen feature is available on most modern Xiaomi smartphones, but there are nuances:

• 📱 Flagship series: Xiaomi 13/14, Mi 11/12, Black Shark – Full support with flexible settings.
• 📱 Mid-segment: Redmi Note 12/13, POCO F5/X5, Xiaomi Civi – feature is present, but may not have a visual button in the multitasking bar.
• 📱 Budget models: Redmi 10A/12C, POCO M5/M6 — Support is limited or requires manual activation through Developer Settings.
• ⚠️ Exceptions: Devices with MIUI Lite (like Redmi Go) or older firmware versions (below) MIUI 12) do not support the regime.

To see if the feature is available on your smartphone, check the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone. If the firmware version is newer than MIUI 12.5, the chances of supporting dual screen are high. For Android 11+ devices, the feature is implemented at the system level, but Xiaomi may hide it in some regional versions of the firmware.

Method 1: Standard Inclusion through Multitasking

The easiest way to activate a dual screen is to use a standard gesture in the menu of recent apps. MIUI 13/14 HyperOS:

1. Open the first app you want to pin to half the screen (like YouTube).
2. Press the Recent button (square in the bottom navigation bar) or swipe up and hold your finger to call the multitasking menu.
3. Tap the app icon at the top of the card and select Split Screen (or Split Screen in English firmware).
4. Select the second app from the recent list or run it through the main menu.

If the split screen button is missing, it means that the function is disabled in the system settings. In this case, proceed to Method 2.

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⚠️ Note: On some models (for example, Redmi Note 11 with a MIUI 13.0.4) The standard method may not work due to a firmware bug, in which case resetting multitasking settings will help: go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Multitasking and select Reset Settings.

Method 2: Including through the developer settings

Activation of hidden options

If the split-screen button is not in the multitasking menu, you can turn it on through the developer settings, which works on 90% of Xiaomi devices, including budget models:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times in a row on MIUI Version until you become a developer!

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Insert free window shape

Force resizeable activities

Reset the device.

After rebooting the split screen button should appear in the multitasking menu. If the option is still missing, check for the Enable split screen in the same developer settings section.

Method 3: Use of gestures and third-party applications

For devices where standard methods do not work, there are alternative solutions:

Screen split gesture (MIUI 14+)

In the latest versions of MIUI, a hidden gesture appeared:

1. Open the first appendix.
2. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen and hold your finger to call up the recent menu.
3. Without letting go of your finger, pull the app card upwards – the screen will split into two parts.
4. Select the second app from the list.

This method works even if the split screen button is not on the menu.

Third-party annexes

If none of these methods worked, install one of these apps from Google Play:

• 🔹 Split Screen Launcher – Creates a shortcut for fast screen splitting.
• 🔹 Floating Apps – allows you to open applications in floating windows (alternative to splitting).
• 🔹 Island (Work Profile) – clones applications and allows them to run in parallel.

⚠️ Note: Shared screen applications may conflict with MIUI, Before installing, check the user reviews of your model. POCO X3 Pro Floating Apps is stable and on Redmi 9A may lead to resetting.

Double screen setting: changing window size and control

Once activated, you can flexibly manage the separation:

On devices with MIUI 14 and HyperOS, you can save pairs of applications to quickly run in dual screen mode. To do this, hold the split screen icon in the multitasking bar and select Save a pair.

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If the dividing line has disappeared, swipe your finger from the top or bottom edge of the screen to the center and it will appear again.

Limitations and challenges of dual screen on Xiaomi

Despite the convenience, the function has a number of limitations:

• 🚫 Not all apps support mode, such as Instagram, WhatsApp and some games (PUBG Mobile, Genshin Impact block screen splitting.
• 🚫 Orientation problems: If one of the applications captures a vertical position (like TikTok), the second screen will also be vertical.
• 🚫 Hanging on weak devices on smartphones with 3-4 GB of RAM (Redmi 9, POCO M3) Lags are possible when two heavy applications are working simultaneously.
• 🚫 No sound in one of the windows. Some models (Xiaomi 11 Lite) NE) It only transmits sound to an active window.

If the dual screen is not working properly, try:

1. Turn off window animation in Settings → For developers → The scale of window animation (off).
2. Clear the system cache through Settings → Memory → Cleanup.
3. Update the problem app to the latest version.

Alternatives to dual screen: floating windows and multitasking

If splitting the screen is unavailable or uncomfortable, consider these options:

1.Floating windows (PIP)

Picture-in-Picture allows you to open videos or calls in a small window on top of other apps, activated automatically in YouTube Premium, Google Meet or through settings:

1. Open the video on YouTube.
2. Click Home – the video will roll up into a floating window.
3. Drag the window to any corner of the screen.

2. parallel applications (Dual Apps)

The dual applications feature in MIUI allows you to run two accounts of the same messenger at the same time:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Double Apps.
2. Select the messenger (Telegram, WhatsApp) and click Create.
3. Run both instances of the application and use them in parallel.

3. Quick switching between applications

Press and hold the Recent (square) button – a sidebar with the latest apps for instant switching will open.

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Floating windows (PIPs) consume less resources than dual screens and work even on budget models.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the dual screen on Xiaomi