How to make a split screen on Xiaomi Redmi 10: 4 working methods + error solving

The Xiaomi Redmi 10 split screen feature allows you to work with two applications simultaneously – for example, chatting in the messenger and watching videos, or copying text from the browser into notes. Despite the obvious benefits, many users do not know how to activate this mode correctly or face errors such as “Function is not available.” In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to enable multi-windows on Redmi 10 (including Redmi 10 2022 models, Redmi 10C, Redmi 10A), and also consider the hidden settings of MIUI 14/15 that affect the function.

It's important to understand that the activation algorithm depends on the firmware and shell version. For example, in MIUI 12, splitting the screen was enabled through a long hold on the "Recent" button, and in MIUI 15, this method may not work due to a changed interface. We tested all methods on current versions of the software (as of 2026) and identified those that work reliably.

1. Standard method: via the button "Recent Appendices"

This is the most versatile method that works on most versions of MIUI (12 to 15). Suitable for all versions of Redmi 10, including budget options like Redmi 10A with 2 GB of RAM. The main condition is that the feature is not disabled in the developer settings.

Step-by-step:

• 📱 Open the first app you want to pin to the top of the screen (like YouTube or Telegram).
• 🔄 Click on the “Recent Apps” button (the box at the bottom of the screen) and hold it. 2-3 seconds.
• 🖥️ The screen will split into two parts, and in the top will appear the inscription "Select the second application".
• 📌 Slip on the second app in the recent list - it will open in the lower half.

If the long hold of the "Recent" button does not work, check the gesture settings: in MIUI 14+, this method can be disabled in favor of a swipe from the bottom up.

2. Alternative method: via the Quick Settings Panel

MIUI 13/14 firmware now allows you to enable split screens through the notification curtain, a method that is more convenient for those who often use multi-windows, since it does not require memorizing gestures.

How to do this:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the Screen Sharing icon (two overlapping rectangular icons) and if it's not there, tap on Edit (pencil) and add it manually.
3. Click on the icon – the screen will split, and you will have to choose the second application.

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI 15 (for example, for global firmware Redmi 10 2022), this icon may not be available even after editing the panel. In this case, use the method with a long hold on the "Recent" button or adjust the gesture (more about this below).

3.Tune the gesture for quick splitting of the screen

In MIUI 14/15, you can set up a special gesture to activate the multi-window, which eliminates the need to hold buttons or look for an icon in the curtain, but by default this option is disabled.

How to set up:

1. Go to Settings → Special features → Gestures and movements.
2. Select "Screen split" (or "Multiwindow" depending on translation).
3. Activate the switch and select a gesture – for example, swipe up from the bottom edge with a delay.
4. Save the settings and test: swipe your finger from the bottom up, hold it for 1 second – the application selection menu should appear.

🔹 Important: If the gesture doesn't work, check if it conflicts with other system actions (such as returning to the main screen), in which case, assign another option - for example, double-tapping on the bottom edge.

4.Separate screen through developer settings

If the standard methods don't work, maybe the function is disabled at the system setting level, which will help the developer menu, which is suitable for advanced users, because it requires changing hidden settings.

Instructions:

• 🔧 Enable Developer Mode: Go to Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI And tap it 7 times in a row.
• 🛠️ Go back to the main settings menu and open a new section for developers".
• 🔍 Find the Multi-window (or Force Resize Activities) option and activate it.
• 🔄 Reboot the phone – after that, the standard ways to split the screen should work.

⚠️ Attention: Some options in the developer menu can affect the stability of the system. For example, turning on "Do not turn off the screen when charging" at the same time as the multi-window can lead to overheating.

5. Application compatibility with multi-window: what works and what does not

Not all programs support split-screen mode, for example, games and some banking applications may block this feature for security or performance reasons. Below is a table of compatibility of popular multi-window apps on Redmi 10:

🔹 Tip: If an app doesn't want to open in a multi-window, try running it as normal first, and then dragging it to one of the halves of the screen through the recent panel.

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To quickly swap apps in the multi-window, hold the window header and drag it in the opposite direction, which will work even if the settings turn off position exchange.

6. Solving common problems

If the split screen doesn’t work or is malfunctioning, check the following points:

Problem 1: Screen split icon missing in curtain

🔹 Reason: In some regional firmware (for example, India or China), this option is hidden.

🔧 Solution: Install a global version MIUI through settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Three points. → Select the service package. Download the firmware from the official Xiaomi website for your model.

Problem 2: Multi-windows are turned on, but applications are not opened

🔹 Cause: Conflict with battery optimization or background activity.

🔧 Solution: For a problem application, disable restrictions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the desired application → Battery → “No restrictions”.
3. Also turn on "Autostart" and "Background activity".

Problem 3: The screen is divided curve or the proportions are not saved

🔹 Reason: Failure in display settings.

🔧 Solution: Reset screen settings:

1. Go to Settings. → Screen.
2. Click "Reset Screen Settings" (bottom of the page).
3. After restarting, try to activate the multi-window again.

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If none of these methods worked, check if the kernel-level function is disabled, and then go to the developer menu and find the "Force desktop mode" option and deactivate it, which sometimes conflicts with the multi-window.

7. Additional multi-window chips on Redmi 10

In addition to basic split-screen, MIUI has hidden features that make working with two applications even more convenient:

• 📱 Floating windows: Some applications (such as Calculator or Notes) can be opened in a small window over the multi-window. To do this, hold the app icon in the recent panel and select Open in a floating window".
• 🔊 Separate sound: B MIUI 15 now you can output audio from different applications to different devices (for example, music to the speaker, and notifications to the phone). → Sound. → Separate sound.
• 🖼️ Quick copying: To copy text from one window to another, hold on to text → "Copy" → Go to another window and hold the input field. → "Insert. Works even between Telegram and Word.

🔹 Lifehack: If you need to switch between app pairs often (like Chrome) + Notes), create a shortcut on the home screen:

1. Open both applications in the multi-window.
2. Press and hold the dividing line between the windows.
3. Select “Save as a shortcut” – an icon will appear on the desktop, when you click on which both applications will open immediately.

FAQ: Frequent questions about splitting the screen on Redmi 10