How to disable screen split on Xiaomi tablet: all ways

The split screen on Xiaomi tablets is a useful feature for multitasking, but sometimes it works accidentally or interferes with work. Users of Xiaomi Pad 5/6/Pro, Redmi Pad and other models often face the problem when the screen spontaneously divides into two parts, and you can not return the standard mode. The reasons can be different from a random gesture to a failure in the MIUI settings.

In this article, we'll look at all the ways you can disable split screens, from basic to hidden system settings, and learn how to remove multiwindows through settings, gestures, and other ways to do this, ADB-And if standard methods don't work, you'll find instructions for diagnosing malfunctions related to firmware or hardware buttons.

Important: Some methods require superuser rights or PC connectivity, and we have marked these cases with special warnings so you can choose the safest option for your model.

1. Disable splitting of the screen through the control panel

The fastest way to remove the multi-window is to use the Quick Settings Panel, which works on all Xiaomi tablets with MIUI 12-14 and does not require additional rights.

How to do this:

• 📱 Swipe your finger down the screen to open the notification bar.
• 🔍 Find the "Share-Screen" icon** (two rectangular frames) among the fast switches.
• 🔘 Click on it once - if it's illuminated in blue, the mode will shut down.
• 🔄 If there is no icon, tap the icon «⚙️ Edit it and add it to the panel.

On some firmware (MIUI 13+), the icon may be called Multiwindow or Split Screen. If the screen is not back to normal after pressing, try restarting the tablet - sometimes the system "hangs" in split mode.

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If the notification bar does not open due to split screen, swipe your finger from the bottom edge upwards – this will trigger a menu of recent apps where you can close the multi-window.

2.Gesturals to turn off multi-window

Xiaomi tablets support split screen gesture control, and if you accidentally activate the mode, you can remove it in the same way:

• 👆 Swipe your finger from the center of the dividing line up or down** to the edge of the screen.
• 🤏 Squeeze two fingers on the dividing line and bring them together (the pinch gesture»).
• 🔄 Twice tap the dividing line – on some firmwares this closes the multi-window.

If the gestures don’t work, check their settings:

1. Open Settings → Additional settings → Gestures.
2. Find the “Share Screen” section and make sure that the “Gestes to Control” option is enabled.

3. System settings: complete shutdown of the function

If the split screen is turned on by itself, it can be completely deactivated in the MIUI settings.This will prevent accidental triggers, but will deprive you of the ability to use multitasking.

Instructions:

1. In some versions of MIUI, the path may differ: Settings → Screen → Split screen.

Once you turn off, restart the tablet. If you don't have an option on the menu, your firmware doesn't support disabling it at the system level, try other methods.

4. Reset gesture settings and interface

If the split screen doesn't turn off because of a failure in the gesture or interface settings, a partial reset will help.This method doesn't affect user data, but returns system parameters to factory values.

How to reset your settings:

1. Open the settings → About the phone → version of MIUI.
2. Tap the MIUI version 7-10 times until the message “You’re a developer!” appears.

After reset, check the split screen, and if the problem persists, move on to more radical methods.

5. ADB-commands to disable multi-window (advanced method)

If standard methods don’t work, you can disable screen splitting via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that requires connecting the tablet to a PC and basic command line knowledge.

Step-by-step:

1. Install Platform Tools on your PC.

adb shell settings put global force_split_screen false


adb shell settings put global multi_window_mode_off true

After you execute the commands, restart the device. If the multi-window is still activated, try the additional command:

adb shell am force-stop com.miui.home

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ADB-commands are the most reliable way to disable system-level splitting, but it takes care. Improper use can cause disruptions. MIUI.

6. Check hardware buttons and sensor

Sometimes splitting the screen is triggered by sticking hardware buttons or touch screen failures, such as the Xiaomi Pad 5 with a combination of upside + power buttons, and the Redmi Pad SE with a long press on the touch panel.

How to diagnose the problem:

• 🔍 Check if physical buttons (especially volume buttons) stick**).