How to make a split screen on Xiaomi Redmi 9A: 3 working ways

The multi-window feature on Xiaomi Redmi 9A allows you to use two apps simultaneously — for example, watching YouTube videos and chatting in the messenger. Despite the budget stuffing, the smartphone supports this mode, albeit with some limitations. In this article, we will analyze all the available activation methods, finer settings and typical errors that users encounter.

It is important to understand that Redmi 9A is based on MIUI with Go Edition shell (simplified version for weak devices), so the classic multi-window mode may be absent or require additional manipulation. We tested all methods on current firmware versions (including MIUI 14) and collected only working solutions.

Method 1: Split the screen through the “Recent” button

The simplest and most formal method is to use the recent app dashboard, which works on most versions of MIUI, but requires both apps to be pre-launched.

Step instructions:

• 📱 Open the first app (like YouTube), then roll it up with the Home button.
• 🔄 Launch a second app (like Telegram) and also fold it.
• 📄 Click on the square button Recent (or swipe up and hold to call the menu).
• 🔍 Find the first app in the list, click on its icon (not the preview!) and select “Separate screen».
• 🔀 Go back to the recent list and select the second app – it will automatically open at the bottom of the screen.

If the “Separate Screen” option is missing, then your version of MIUI does not support it – move on to the next method.

Launch both applications in advance

Make sure that the developer mode is enabled in the settings (if you need an alternative method)

Check out the MIUI version (update if necessary)

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2. Method 2: Using the Developer Mode

On some Redmi 9A firmware, the multi-window function is hidden and requires activation through developer settings, a method that is suitable for advanced users, as incorrect actions can affect system stability.

How to turn on:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone and 7 times click on the MIUI Version to unlock the Developer Mode.
2. Go back to the basic settings and open a new section for developers.
3. Find the Multi-window or Force Resize Activities setting and activate it.
4. Reset the device.

Then try splitting the screen again through the recent app bar, and if the feature never came up, check for MIUI updates or use the third method.

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If after activating the developer mode, the smartphone began to slow down, turn off the option Do not turn off the screen in the same settings - it often conflicts with the multi-window.

Method 3: Applications for Forced Separation

When the standard methods don't work, third-party utilities come to the rescue. - For Redmi 9A fit:

• 🔧 Split Screen Launcher – Creates a shortcut for fast screen splitting.
• 🖥️ Floating Apps – allows you to open applications in floating windows (alternative to multi-window).
• 🔄 Multi Window – emulates split mode even on incompatible firmware.

How to use:

1. Download one of the apps from Google Play (check reviews – some utilities may contain ads).
2. Run it and provide the necessary permissions (e.g. Overlay over other windows).
3. Select applications to be split through the utility interface.

Important: Third-party apps may conflict with MIUI Go Edition due to Redmi 9A’s limited resources (only 2GB of RAM).If the smartphone starts to slow down, close the background processes or use lightweight versions of apps (for example, YouTube Go instead of regular YouTube).

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4. Screen splitting setting: subtleties and limitations

Even if you managed to activate the multi-window, there are a number of nuances on the Redmi 9A:

To change apps in places, pull the dividing bar up or down. To exit the multi-window mode, swipe the bar to the edge of the screen or press the Home button.

Typical problems and their solutions

Redmi 9A users often experience the following errors:

⚠️ Warning: If the screen flickers or artifacts appear after activation of the multi-window, restart the device immediately. Mali-G52, which is not optimized for split screen.

• 🚫 No "Separate Screen" item: Update MIUI Up to the latest version or use third-party utilities.
• 🐢 Strong brakes: Turn off animation in developer settings (Window animation) = 0.5x).
• 🔒 The application does not open in multi-window: Check its settings - some programs (for example, banking) block split-mode work for security reasons.
• 📱 Screen turns spontaneously: Lock orientation in notification curtain.

If none of the methods worked, it is possible that your firmware has been modified (for example, custom LineageOS). MIUI via Fastboot.

6. Alternatives to splitting the screen on Redmi 9A

If the multi-window never worked, consider alternative multi-tasking options:

• 📲 Floating Windows: Apps like Floating Apps allow you to open mini windows on top of the main interface.
• 🔄 Quick switching: Use the swipe gesture on the bottom panel left/right to transition between applications (set up in Settings) → System system → Gestures).
• 🖥️ External monitor: Connect Redmi 9A TV-to-TV USB-C → HDMI Use DeX Mode (support required) OTG).
• 🤖 Voice Assistant: Ask Google Assistant to Manage Applications Without Manual Switching.

Another option available to Redmi 9A root-right owners is to install the Xposed Framework module with the App Settings plugin, which enforces multi-window support for any application, but this method requires deep knowledge and can lead to a device blink.

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Multi-window utility side often requires permission Special features. Check reviews before installing - some applications may collect data about your activity.

7. Optimization of performance in multi-window

Due to the weak performance of the Redmi 9A (Helio G25 processor and 2 GB of RAM), splitting the screen can lead to braking.

1. Turn off background sync for unnecessary applications (Settings → Accounts).
2. Install lightweight versions of programs (for example, Facebook Lite, Messenger Lite).
3. Activate Battery Mode → Performance → Easy Mode.
4. Clean the cache regularly through Settings → Storage.

You can also manually limit background activity through Settings → Applications → Permissions → Autorun. Turn off autorun for all applications except system and frequently used.

⚠️ Note: When using Redmi multi-window 9A It can overheat if the body temperature is above 45.°C, immediately close one of the applications – prolonged overheating reduces battery life.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen splitting