How to divide the screen into 2 parts on Xiaomi Redmi 10: all the ways and hidden chips

Why you need a split screen on Redmi 10

Multitasking on smartphones has long ceased to be a luxury – a necessity for those who are used to working with several tasks at once. Xiaomi Redmi 10 based on MIUI 12-14 supports split-screen mode, but not all users know how to activate it correctly. Unlike flagship models, where the function can be available out of the box, on budget devices like Redmi 10 it sometimes has to be turned on manually through hidden settings.

Splitting the screen allows you to watch YouTube videos and chat to Telegram at the same time, or keep a map open in Google Maps while checking the route in another application. However, there are nuances: not all programs support this mode, and some system limitations of MIUI can interfere with stable operation. In this article, we will discuss all working ways to activate the multi-window, including those that are not described in the official documentation.

Before you get into the instructions, note that on Redmi 10 (Models 2021, 2022, Prime), the feature may work differently depending on the firmware version. If your smartphone is upgraded to MIUI 14, some steps will be simplified, while on MIUI 12 you will need additional customization. Check the version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.

Method 1: Split the screen through the notification panel (fastest)

This is a standard method that works on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 13/14, which does not require superuser rights and takes literally 10 seconds, the main condition is that you must have at least one application that supports multi-window (the list of such programs is below).

Algorithm of action:

• 📱 Open the first app (such as Chrome or YouTube).
• 👆 Swipe your finger down to open the notification bar.
• 🔄 Find the "Separated Screen" icon (two rectangular icons) and tap it.
• 📲 Select the second app from the list of recently opened.

If the icon is not in the notification bar, then the function is disabled in the settings.

1. Go to Settings → Special Options → Split screen.
2. Turn on the "Show button in the notification panel" switch.
3. Restart your phone (this is a must for the application of the changes!).

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If the button never appeared after turning on, try clearing the Settings app cache through Settings → Apps → App Management → Settings → Clear the cache.

Method 2: Use of gestures (for MIUI 14 and later)

In the latest firmware versions, Xiaomi has added support for splitting the screen through gestures — handy if you're used to controlling a smartphone without buttons. The method doesn't work on all Redmi 10 models, but it's worth checking. Important: gestures should be enabled in the settings (Settings → Display → Full-screen Display → Gestures).

How to split the screen by gesture:

1. Open the first app (like Google Maps).
2. Swipe your finger from the bottom up and hold for 1 second – a recent app panel will open.
3. Click on the app icon (not the preview!) and select “Share screen” from the menu that appears.
4. Select the second app from the list.

If this doesn't work, your version of MIUI may not support multi-window gesture control, so move on to the next method.

Method 3: Manually enable through developer settings

This is a method that works for advanced users and those who don't have standard methods, and it requires developer mode activation, but doesn't need root rights, and be careful, because the wrong changes to the developer settings can cause system failures.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on the MIUI Version (you will be notified "You are a developer").

Settings → Additional → For Developers

“Insert free form for multi-window”

"Force resizeable activities"

Reboot the phone.

Then try splitting the screen in either of the first two ways. If the feature still doesn't work, check if it's disabled at the application level (more on that in the next section).

What apps support split screen on Redmi 10

Not all programs can run in multi-window mode. Xiaomi and Google place restrictions on some applications for security or optimization reasons. Here is a list of categories of programs that are guaranteed to support split screen:

Applications that do not support split screen:

• 🔒 Banking applications (Sberbank Online, Tinkoff).
• 🎮 Most games (except for Minecraft in creative mode).
• 📷 Some cameras (like the standard Xiaomi Camera app).
• 🔄 Screenshot-protected apps (e.g. Netflix).

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Split screen limitations and issues on Redmi 10

Even if you've managed to activate the multi-window, you may encounter a number of problems.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi 10s MIUI 12 if you run in split-screen mode for a long time, you can automatically close one of the windows in 10-15 minutes. This is due to optimizing power consumption. To avoid this, turn off the Settings function. → Battery and productivity → Optimizing energy consumption for both applications.

Other typical problems:

• 🔋 Fast battery drain: Multi-window increases the load on the processor, which leads to increased power consumption. On the Redmi 10 with a battery of 5000 mAh, this is especially noticeable.
• 📱 Lags and slowdowns: If two “heavy” programs are open in the multi-window (for example, Google Maps). + Chrome with a dozen tabs, there may be delays.
• 🔊 Sound problems: In some cases, sound is played only in one of the windows (for example, YouTube video plays, and Telegram has no notifications).
• 📵 Notifications do not work: Some applications (for example, VK) Stop showing push notifications in split mode.

Solutions for the most frequent problems:

Hidden split-screen chips on MIUI

Few people know, but MIUI has a few hidden multi-window features that can make using Redmi 10 even more convenient.

1. Change in window size

You can adjust the split-screen proportions.

1. Split the screen in any convenient way.
2. Pull the dividing line up or down to change the window ratio (e.g., 70%/30% instead of the standard 50%/50%).

2. Quick application switching

If you need to change one of the open applications, you don't have to close the multi-window.

• Slip on the application icon in the top panel of the window.
• Select another application from the recent list.

3. Launching applications in a floating window

Some applications (such as Calculy or Records) support floating window mode, which can be used in parallel with a split screen.

1. Open the recent app panel.
2. Slip the app icon and select "Floating Window".
3. Place it over one of the windows of the multi-window.

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On Redmi 10, you can use up to 3 windows at a time: 2 in split screen and 1 floating. However, this puts a lot of stress on the Snapdragon 480 processor, so it is recommended to limit yourself to two windows.

Alternative solutions: if the split screen is not working

If none of these methods worked, your firmware may have system-level limitations, and you might consider alternatives:

1. Use of third-party launchers

Some launchers (like Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher) have built-in multi-window support to take advantage of:

1. Install a launcher from Google Play.
2. Assign it as the default launcher in Settings → Applications → By default.
3. In the launcher settings, find the option "Multiwindow" or "Split Screen".

2. Multitasking applications

Google Play has utilities that emulate split screen, such as:

• 📱 Split Screen Launcher – Creates shortcuts for fast launch of a pair of applications.
• 🔄 Floating Apps – allows you to open applications in floating windows.

⚠️ Note: Third-party multi-window applications may require permission to access special features (Settings) → Special facilities → Be careful when granting such permissions – install only proven programs with high ratings.

3. Firmware update

If your Redmi 10 runs on an older version of MIUI (e.g. MIUI 12.5), try upgrading to the latest firmware available:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Click "Check Updates."
3. If the update is available, download and install it.

After the update, check if the split screen option appears in the notification bar or settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about split screen on Redmi 10