Modern smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 have screens and processors powerful enough to multitask. Users often need to chat in the instant messenger, watch video instructions or respond to email without switching between tabs. It is for this purpose that the MIUI shell implements a split screen feature that allows you to display the image of two applications side by side.
This feature greatly improves productivity and ease of use in everyday life. However, not everyone knows where the desired switch is hidden or how to activate hidden hotkeys for quick access. In this article, we will discuss in detail all the available ways to activate split screen mode, from standard system settings to specific gestures.
Redmi Note 7 owners will appreciate the flexibility of setting up windows, as it allows not only running programs, but also adjusting their size relative to each other. You can comfortably work with documents using one half of the display for text and the other to search for information in the browser. Let's move on to practical steps to include this useful feature.
Activation of the function through system settings
Before you start directly splitting the display, you need to make sure that the corresponding module is activated in the global operating system parameters. By default, on some versions of MIUI firmware, this option can be turned off or hidden so as not to overload the beginners' interface.
Once you enter the Settings menu, scroll down to Additional Features. Inside this section, you need to find the Split Screen line. This is where the main switchboard is located, which allows the system to run applications in window mode, and activating this switch is a mandatory first step for all subsequent methods.
In some cases, the system may suggest a choice of activation method: via swipe or through the menu of recent applications. For Redmi Note 7, the most stable method is the use of the menu of running tasks, since it works predictably in all versions of MIUI. Once you turn on the function, you can immediately go to practice.
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If you do not find the item "Share screen" in additional functions, try to search by settings, typing in the search box phrase "split".
Launching through the menu of recent apps
The most common and reliable way to run two apps simultaneously on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is to use the task menu, which doesn’t require memorizing complex keyboard combinations and works intuitively. First, open the first app you want to see on the screen, such as a browser or YouTube.
Then, call the menu of recent apps. On models with navigation buttons, you press a button with a three-bar or square image. If you use gesture control, swipe from the bottom up and hold your finger in the center of the screen for a split second. In the list that opens, find the card of the running application.
An app card, usually in the upper right corner or as an icon next to the name, will have a special icon that can look like two horizontal bars or a separation symbol. By clicking on that icon, you will lock the app at the top or bottom of the screen, and then the system will suggest that you select a second program from a list of recently used programs.
- 📱 Open the first application and fold it in the task menu.
- 👆 Click on the split screen icon on the program card.
- 📄 Select the second application from the list of the system.
- 🔄 Adjust the boundary between windows by dragging the dividing line.
Importantly, not all programs support this mode, and app developers can block scaling or splitting screens if their interface is not adapted to do so, in which case the system will issue a notification that the application does not support split screen and prompt them to open it as normal.
☑️ Verification of regime support
Use of hot keys and gestures
For those who appreciate speed and don't like clicking, MIUI has the ability to run the mode through special gestures. This method requires prior training and addiction, but greatly speeds up workflow. The essence of the method is that you run the first application, and then the action is performed to fix it in one part of the screen.
The most common way to do this is to use a combination of actions in the recent app menu. Instead of looking for a small icon on the card, you can simply pull the app card up (or down, depending on the shell version) before the appropriate prompt appears. However, on the Redmi Note 7, the button method described above remains the most versatile, as gestures can conflict with navigation.
There's also a method that involves the sidebar of the toolbar, if it's activated in the settings, so if you call the panel, you can drag the icon of the second app right to the open window of the first one, and that creates a picture-in-picture effect or a full separation, depending on the context of use.
⚠️ Warning: When using gestures, be careful: swiping too sharply can lead to the app being completely closed instead of switching it to split screen mode.
If standard methods seem inconvenient, you can turn to third-party launchers or utilities to manage windows, although the built-in functionality of Xiaomi usually copes with the task without installing additional software.
Controlling and changing window sizes
Once you've successfully split the screen in two, you'll be faced with the question of usability. By default, the Redmi Note 7's display is split exactly in half, but that ratio is not always optimal. Fortunately, the interface allows you to flexibly manage window sizes.
There's a clear dividing line between the two apps that are running, so if you press it and hold your finger, you can move the line up or down, so you can prioritize one of the apps, for example, if you're watching a video lecture and you're taking notes at the same time, it makes sense to highlight 70% of the screen under the video, leaving the rest of the space for the notebook.
There are also often additional control buttons in the middle of the dividing strip, one of which allows you to quickly swap applications, which is convenient if you're used to looking for the right information at the top of the screen. Another button can turn one of the windows or close it completely, returning the device to work with one active application.
| Action. | The result | Where to find out. |
|---|---|---|
| Drag the line | Changing the proportions of windows | Screen centre (boundary) |
| Pressing the Swap button | Change applications in places | Centre of the dividing line |
| Pressing the cross | Closes one of the applications | Window angle or line |
| Swipe down the line | Turns one window into a floating window | Separation strip |
Windows management is especially important when working with text documents or tables, where every pixel is important. Properly adjusting the proportions will eliminate the need to constantly scrolle content, making work on a smartphone more comfortable for the eyes.
Application compatibility and limitations
Despite the vast capabilities of MIUI, there are a number of software limitations: Not every application installed on your Redmi Note 7 can work in split-screen mode, which is due to the fact that application developers decide whether to support this feature, and many games or specialized software require a full immersion.
Most often, problems arise with severe 3D-It's a game, a banking application with enhanced security, and some video players, and when you try to run an application in the second window, the system can automatically deploy it to the full screen or issue an error message. This is normal behavior designed to ensure stability and data security.
However, most popular social networks, instant messengers, browsers and office suites fully support multi-window mode. If you find that the desired application does not want to run in the second window, try updating it through the Google Play store or GetApps, as support is often added in new versions.
- 🎮 Games often do not support split screens.
- 🏦 Banking applications may block the regime for security reasons.
- 📺 Video services may require premium subscriptions to work in the background.
- 📱 Messengers and browsers work consistently in 99% of cases.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has various memory modifications, and running two “heavy” applications at the same time can lead to a slowdown or automatic closure of one of them.
⚠️ Warning: Simultaneous operation of two resource-intensive applications can cause a rapid discharge of the battery and heating of the smartphone body.
Resolving problems and closing the regime
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the split screen "hangs" or one of the windows stops responding to touch. In such cases, do not panic. First of all, try to simply close one of the applications through the standard window management interface. If this does not help, you can use the Home button or swipe to access the main screen, which often resets focus and restores performance.
To get out of split-screen mode completely, you just drag the dividing line to the end of one side, thereby deploying the remaining application to the entire display. Alternatively, click on the closing cross, which appears when you hover over the partition boundary, and it also helps to simply fold both applications and then close them through the task menu.
If the problem is systemic and recurring, it makes sense to check for updates to the MIUI shell. In the phone settings, go to About Phone and click on the system version. Having a new firmware can fix bugs associated with multitasking.
What to do if the screen flashes?
In conclusion, the split screen feature is a powerful tool in the arsenal of the owner of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7. Once mastered, you can complete tasks twice as fast and organize your digital space as efficiently as possible. Experiment with combinations of applications, find your own convenient proportions and enjoy multitasking.
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The main secret of effective work is to run heavy applications in turn, and the light ones (calculator, notes) keep open constantly.