Modern smartphones have long ceased to be just devices for calls, turning into powerful multimedia centers, and Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro is no exception. AMOLED-With a 6.67-inch display, this device is ideal for multiple tasks simultaneously, which greatly improves the user’s productivity in everyday life. The split screen function allows you to run two applications side by side, for example, correspondence in the messenger and watching video at the same time.
The MIUI operating system, which is installed on Xiaomi smartphones, has several ways to activate multitasking mode, and each user can choose the most convenient option for himself. Some methods require a minimum amount of action, while others require pre-setting the system or using special gestures. Understanding all the nuances of the interface will help you to maximize the use of your gadget.
In this article, we will take a look at all the available split-screen techniques, look at common errors, and answer frequently asked questions so you can easily customize your workspace. We will cover the technical aspects of memory in the background and give recommendations for optimizing applications in a smaller window. Get ready to turn your smartphone into a real pocket office.
System Preparation and Application Compatibility
Before you start directly splitting the display, you need to make sure that your device’s software is working correctly and supports this feature. In most cases, this option is built in by default on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, but in some custom builds or older versions of MIUI, it can be hidden or require activation through the developer menu. Checking the relevance of the firmware version is the first step to stable operation of all system functions.
Note that not all installed applications support split-screen mode, as software developers may block this feature for security or interface reasons. For example, banking applications, government services programs and some games are often forced to run in full-screen mode, ignoring attempts to share space. The system automatically determines compatibility and either allows the second window to start or displays a notification about the impossibility of the action.
Which apps most often don’t work in a split screen?
To ensure smooth operation of the two active windows, it is recommended to have sufficient free RAM, since the Redmi Note 10 Pro, despite its characteristics, can reset background processes when resources are scarce. If you plan to constantly use multitasking, it is worth periodically clearing the cache or closing unused heavy applications, this will help to avoid slowing down the interface and suddenly closing one of the windows.
⚠️ Attention: With the simultaneous operation of two resource-intensive applications, such as a navigator and a video stream, you can increase battery consumption and heat the device body.
Classic method through the menu of recent applications
The most common and intuitive way to run two apps at once is to use the standard running task menu, which requires no additional settings and works on all versions of the MIUI shell installed on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro. First, open the first app you want to use, then fold it or go to the menu of recent tasks.
Once you open the list of running programs, find the card of the desired application and click on the icon located at the top of this card. In the context menu that opens, select “Share the screen” or the corresponding icon, after which the screen will split into two parts, and the system will prompt you to choose a second application for the lower or upper zone, you can select any program from the list of recently used or find it through a search.
☑️ Checking before splitting the screen
Separated windows are controlled by dragging and dropping a black dividing strip that allows you to change the proportions of space you occupy vertically. You can make one window larger than another, for example, giving the main content two-thirds of the screen and the secondary one-third, which is especially convenient when reading documents or watching videos.
- 📱 Open the menu of recent apps with a swipe from the bottom up and finger holding.
- 🖱️ Click on the app icon at the top of the card (usually this is the program icon).
- 🔲 Select the “Separate Screen” option from the action list drop down.
- 🔄 Launch the second app by touching its icon in the rest of the display.
Using a sidebar for quick activation
For speed and minimalism enthusiasts, the MIUI has a special sidebar that allows applications to run in a floating or split window in just one touch, which is especially useful when you need to quickly respond to a message or check a notification without interrupting current activity in the main application.
To add the right programs to the sidebar, go to the settings, find the "Special Features" or "Advanced" section, and then select "Floating Windows" where you can set up a list of applications that will always be available for quick call, and choose how to display them - either as a floating window or in the default split screen mode, which gives you flexibility in managing your workspace.
Once set up, the panel is swiped from the edge of the screen in the area where the special bar-indicator is located. When you drag and drop the app icon from the panel to the screen, it automatically takes up half of the display if you select the appropriate mode of operation, or opens in a floating window that can be scaled, which greatly speeds up the work with frequently used messengers and notes.
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For quick access to the sidebar, set it up not only when swiping, but also add the most commonly used applications to the top of the list so as not to waste time searching.
Importantly, the sidebar may be inactive in some full-screen applications, such as games or video players, to keep you from immersing in content. However, in most browsers, text editors and social networks, this tool works flawlessly, providing convenient access to secondary tasks. Redmi Note 10 Pro users appreciate the ergonomics of this solution.
Customization of gestures and hot keys
The MIUI shell offers advanced users the ability to customize special gestures to control windows, making the split-screen process even more convenient. In some versions of the firmware, it is possible to run the application in split mode, simply by swiping a certain way or using a combination of navigation buttons. This is addictive, but saves a lot of time in the long run.
If you use standard three-button navigation, you can use a long press on the Menu button (square) to activate the function after the first application is launched, although in newer versions of Android this functionality is often integrated into the task menu. For users who prefer gesture control, it is recommended to enable the sidebar display, since direct gestures for splitting the screen can be limited by system security restrictions.
| Action. | Navigation with buttons | Navigation with gestures | The result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening the task menu | Pressing the square | Swipe up and pause. | List of running applications |
| Choice of regime | Click on the icon above the window | Click on the icon above the window | Appearance of an action menu |
| Activation of separation | Choice to "Separate Screen" | Choice to "Separate Screen" | The screen splits in half. |
| Change of size | Dragging the line | Dragging the line | Changing the proportions of windows |
There are also special combinations available if the device has third-party launchers or automation utilities, such as Tasker or MacroDroid, which can create a script that will run two specific applications on a split screen on a schedule or when connected to a specific Wi-Fi network, making the smartphone a powerful tool for specific work scenarios.
Controlling and changing window sizes
Once the screen is split, there's a lot of customization to the content that you're displaying, and the black stripe separator between the two active windows is the primary space management tool, and dragging it up or down can give priority to one of the apps, making it full-screen, or, conversely, minimizing it to a narrow stripe for the background playback.
At the top of each of the split windows, there are special control elements that allow you to roll the application into a floating window, close it or deploy it to the full screen. These buttons may not be immediately noticeable, as they are often hidden and only appear when you hover the cursor (on tablets) or touch the header area of the window. On the Redmi Note 10 Pro, control is carried out exclusively through the touch interface.
⚠️ Note: When changing the size of the window, some applications may automatically reboot or change orientation from portrait to landscape, which can lead to the loss of unsaved data in text fields.
One useful feature is the ability to swap apps in places by simply dragging and dropping one window after another or using the control menu, which allows you to quickly change the priority of tasks, for example, when a video lesson needs to be moved down, and the outline is raised up for easy reading, the system remembers the last state of the windows for a pair of applications and when you start again can suggest to restore the previous configuration.
- 📏 Tweak the dividing line to change the size of the active area.
- ❌ Press the cross in the corner of the window to close the application in split mode.
- 🔼 Use the deployment arrow to make the application full-screen.
- 🔄 Change windows through the control menu for easy access.
Solutions and typical errors
Despite the system’s debugging, Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro users may experience situations where split screens don’t work or aren’t working properly. One of the most common reasons is a lack of RAM, especially if there are a lot of heavy processes running in the background, in which case the system may force one of the applications to close or not allow split mode to start at all.
Another common problem is that a particular application is incompatible with multitasking, and if you're trying to split the screen and the system is making an error or just not responding, the app developer has probably blocked this feature, and you can check this by trying to run another, simpler application paired with the problem one, so if the result is the same, then the limitation is on the software side.
What if the screen goes out when it is split?
Also worth mentioning are the possible bugs that may occur after the MIUI shell update. If the feature stopped working after the update, it is recommended to clear the cache of the system application "Security" or reset the interface settings. In extreme cases, it helps to restart the device, which cleans temporary files and restarts the system services responsible for window mode.