How to make a split screen on Xiaomi Redmi: all the ways and nuances

The multi-window feature on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones allows you to work with two applications simultaneously – for example, chatting in the messenger and watching videos, or copying text from the browser into a document. Despite the obvious benefits, many users do not know how to activate this mode correctly or face errors when using it.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to enable split screen on Redmi devices running MIUI 14/15, including models with AMOLED-We'll focus on the typical issues of why a function might not work, how to get around system limitations, and which applications support multitasking.

Important: Instructions are checked on the Redmi Note 12/13 Pro+, Redmi K60/K70 and other current models from 2023-2026.If you have an older version of MIUI (up to 12.5), some menu items may differ - we will mention this too.

1. How to enable screen splitting through gestures

The fastest way to activate multiwindow is to use gesture control, which works on all Redmis with MIUI 12 and later if Full-screen gestures are enabled in the settings.

Step-by-step:

• 📱 Open the first app you want to pin to the top of the screen (like YouTube or Chrome).
• 👆 Swipe your finger up from the bottom edge and hold your finger on the screen until the panel appears.
• 🔄 Click on the app icon (at the top of the card) and select Split screen (or Multiwindow in newer versions).
• 📱 Select the second app from the Recent list – it will open at the bottom of the screen.

If there is no split screen icon, check:

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) 10A or Redmi 9C) Multi-window is disabled by default in the performance settings. To activate it, go to Settings. → Special facilities → Functions Lab and enable Multi-window option.

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Activation through system settings

If the gesture method doesn’t work, you can enable splitting of the screen through the settings menu, which is suitable for MIUI 13/14/15 and is guaranteed to work even on budget Redmi models (for example, Redmi A2+ or Redmi 12C).

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings. → Screen.
2. Select Multitasking (or Screen Sharing in older versions).
3. Activate the switch Enable the multi-window.
4. Go back to the recent apps and try splitting the screen again through the app icon.

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI Global for the European market), the Multitasking clause may be hidden.

• 🔍 Use the search by settings (the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner) and enter the split screen request.
• 📌 If you do not have an option, upgrade to the latest version or install it. MIUI China (via Fastboot or Recovery).

3. Screen splitting by "Recent" button

An alternative method is to use the “Recent” button (if you have navigation buttons enabled instead of gestures), which is suitable for users who prefer classic navigation.

How it works:

• 📱 Open the first application.
• 🔘 Press the "Recent" button (square in the bottom navigation bar).
• 📌 Hold your finger on the app card and drag it to the top of the screen.
• 📱 Select the second app from the list – it will automatically open at the bottom.

Please note: Redmi with AMOLED-displays (e.g., Redmi) K60 Ultra) when splitting the screen, it may automatically darken the inactive area. To disable this effect, go to Settings → Screen. → Automatic blackout and deactivate the option.

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4. Limitations and incompatible annexes

Not all apps support split screen mode, for example, many games (such as Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile) and some system utilities (such as Settings or Camera) block multitasking by default.

List of typical restrictions:

Critical information: Redmi with MediaTek Helio G88/G99 processors (such as Redmi 12) can drop frame rates up to 30 Hz when splitting the screen – this is a hardware limitation that cannot be circumvented software.

⚠️ Note: Screenshot-protected apps (e.g., banking or some messengers) automatically block the multi-window. If you try to share a screen with such an application, the system will show an error: This application does not support split screen".

5. Customize windows and switch applications

Once you activate the multi-window, you can change the proportions of the windows and switch between them quickly.

Size adjustment:

• 📏 Drag the dividing line (the gray strip between the windows) up or down to change the ratio.
• 🔄 On some models, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and newer) horizontal separation is available - for this, turn the device into landscape orientation.

Switching and closing:

• 🔄 To swap apps, hold the dividing line and select Change places.
• ❌ To close one of the windows, swipe it down (as in the mode of Recent).
• 📱 To roll up the multi-window, click the Home button – apps will remain active in the background.

Redmi with MIUI 15 has a floating window feature that allows you to pin a mini window over other applications to enable it:

Settings → Special features → Floating windows → Enable

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If the dividing line has disappeared, swipe your finger from the top or bottom edge of the screen to the center and it will appear again.

6. Solving Screen Split Problems

If the multi-window is not working or is malfunctioning, check the following points:

Common mistakes and ways to eliminate them:

• 🔋 Low performance: On budget models (Redmi) 10C, Redmi A1+) When splitting the screen, you may experience lags. Close the background applications through Settings. → Annexes → Clean up.
• 📱 Inactive Multi-Window icon: Update your firmware to the latest version or reset your settings via Settings → The phone. → Resetting settings (without deleting data).
• 🔒 System Blocking: On some firmware (MIUI EU) The function is disabled by default. Enable it through Settings → For developers → Multi-window (pre-activate Developer Mode by pressing Version 7 times) MIUI).

If the problem persists, try:

1. Remove the system launcher cache: Settings → Applications → Application management → Launcher → Clear the cache.
2. Disable battery optimization for a problem application: Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization → Select an application → No restrictions.
3. Install an alternative launcher (e.g. Nova Launcher) that supports multi-window regardless of system constraints.

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On a Redmi with a 120Hz display (like the Redmi K70 Pro), when splitting the screen, the refresh rate automatically drops to 60Hz to save battery.

7. Alternative ways to multitask

If standard screen splitting is not suitable, consider alternative options:

1. Floating windows (Picture-in-Picture)

• 🎥 Works for video (for example, YouTube Premium or Netflix).
• 📌 Activated by pressing the Home button while playing video.

2. Mode "Dual applications" (for instant messengers):

• 📱 Allows you to run two accounts of one app (e.g. two WhatsApp accounts).
• 🔧 Included in Settings → Annexes → Dual annexes.

Third-party applications for multi-window:

• 🛠️ Split Screen Launcher (requires) ADB root).
• 🛠️ Floating Apps (Creates Floating Windows for All Apps).

Warning: Third-party utilities may conflict with MIUI and cause crashes. Before using them, back up your data via Settings → Additional → Backup.

FAQ: Frequent questions about splitting the screen on Xiaomi Redmi