How to Set Up a Xiaomi Screen Split: 5 Ways to Work

Sharing the screen on Xiaomi smartphones is one of the most popular features among users who want to work with multiple applications at the same time. This option, known as multi-window or split-screen mode, allows you to split the display into two parts and run, for example, the messenger in one window and the browser in another. However, not all owners of Redmi devices, POCO or Mi know how to activate this feature correctly, especially after MIUI updates.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to include screen splitting on Xiaomi in the 2026 You will learn how to run a multi-window gesture, through the notification panel or special commands, and what to do if the Suddenly function disappears after the upgrade. AMOLED-screens and devices based on Android 13/14.

1. Standard method: through the recent application panel

The simplest method of activating split screen works on most Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12 and later. It does not require superuser rights or additional applications.

Open the first application you want to use in the multi-window.

1. Click on the recent apps button (square at the bottom of the screen or swipe up with a delay).
2. Find the application card in the list and hold it with your finger for 1-2 seconds.
3. In the menu that appears, select the icon "Separate screen" (two rectangular frames).
4. Select the second app from the recent list or find it through a search.

After that, the screen will split into two parts. You can adjust the size of the windows by dragging the dividing line up or down. On devices with a 20:9 aspect ratio (such as the Redmi Note 12 Pro+), the minimum window height is 30% of the screen.

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If the "Separate Screen" icon does not appear when you hold the card, check if the function is disabled in the system settings (see Section 3).

• ✅ Works on: MIUI 12-15, Android 10-14
• ❌ Does not work on: devices with MIUI for POCO (An alternative method is required)
• ⚡ Quick access: swipe up with a delay → hold on → "Split screen"

2.Gestural control: how to split the screen with a swipe

On Xiaomi smartphones with full-screen gestures (no hardware buttons), splitting can be activated with a single movement, a method that is particularly convenient for devices with large displays such as the Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi K60 Pro.

Instructions:

1. Open the first app (like YouTube).
2. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen and hold your finger in the middle of the screen.
3. Without letting go of your finger, drag the app to the top or bottom of the screen.
4. Select the second app from the recent list.

If the gesture does not work, check the settings:

1. Go to Settings → Display → Full-screen mode.
2. Make sure that the item "Shared Screen Gestures" is enabled.

⚠️ Note: On some devices, gesture splitting conflicts with the One-handed mode. If the multi-window does not turn on, turn off one-hand mode in the special features settings.

3. Hidden settings: enable through the "Function Lab"

If standard methods don't work, it's possible that the split screen function is disabled in the hidden MIUI settings, which often happens after you reset your settings or update your firmware to get it back:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Go to the About Phone section.
3. Click 5-7 times on the MIUI version until the message “You are a developer!” appears.
4. Return to the main settings menu and open Additional settings → Functions Lab.
5. Find the option "Share partition" or "Multiwindow" and activate it.

On some firmware, the path may differ:

• For MIUI 14: Settings → Special features → Lab → Screen split
• For POCO Launcher: Settings → System → Advanced Settings → Multitasking

After activating in the lab, restart the device.The feature should appear in the recent app dashboard or in the notification curtain.

4.Separation of the screen through the notification panel (alternative method)

Not everyone knows that on some Xiaomi devices you can turn on the multi-window directly from the notification panel, which is especially useful if the gesture control is disabled or not working.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the first app (e.g. Telegram).
2. Swipe down to open the notification panel.
3. Find the screen split icon (two overlapping frames). If it's not there, click "Edit" and add it to the panel.
4. Slip the icon and select the second app.

If the icon is not in the list of available:

• ⚙️ Check if the function is included in the Settings → Notifications and status bar → Control panel.
• 🔄 Restart the device – sometimes icons are reset after updates.
• 📱 In some models (POCO X5 Pro) this icon appears only when the screen is horizontally oriented.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI for POCO (for example, POCO F3) The split screen icon in the curtain may not be available due to firmware optimizations, in which case use the method through the Function Lab or gesture control.

5. Problem Solving: Why Screen Split Doesn't Work

If you followed the instructions but the multi-window still doesn’t turn on, the reasons may be as follows:

Especially often, problems arise after upgrading to MIUI 14/15, where Xiaomi has tightened the limits on multitasking.

• 🔧 Reset settings through Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Reset application settings.
• 📥 Install an alternative launcher (e.g. Nova Launcher) that supports split screen.
• 🛠️ Reverse to the previous version MIUI via Fastboot (requires unlocking the bootloader).

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If the split screen stopped working after the update, first check the settings in the "Function Lab". In 80% of cases, the problem is solved by turning on a single switch.

6. Alternative methods: multi-window applications

If the built-in MIUI features don’t work, you can use third-party apps, which offer more features, such as splitting into 3-4 windows or adjusting transparency.

Top.-3 Sharing screen applications on Xiaomi:

• 📱 Split Screen Launcher – supports gestures and hotkeys, works without root.
• 🖥️ Floating Apps – lets you create floating windows on top of other apps.
• 🔧 Taskbar – adds taskbar as on PC, with the ability to drag and drop windows.

Installation and configuration:

1. Download the app from Google Play (like Split Screen Launcher).
2. Grant permission to "overlay over other applications."
3. Launch the app and follow the setup wizard.
4. Use a gesture (such as a swipe from the corner of the screen) to activate the multi-window.

⚠️ Note: Shared screen apps may conflict with built-in features MIUI. Before installation, turn off the standard multi-window mode in the settings to avoid lags.

For advanced users, there is an option using ADB to force multi-windows to be turned on even on incompatible devices.

adb shell settings put global force_split_screen true


adb shell settings put global force_resizeable_activities true

This allows you to bypass the limitations of MIUI on some models.

7. Optimization of work in multi-window: tips and tricks

To split the screen on Xiaomi worked as efficiently as possible, use these tips:

• 🔋 Charge savings: Multi-window increases the load on the processor. Turn off background activity of unnecessary applications in Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery.
• 📶 Performance: On devices with 4GB of RAM (e.g. Redmi) 9A) Close the background applications before activating the multi-window.
• 🖼️ Screen resolution: For comfortable work, set the resolution FHD+ display-setting.
• 🔒 Security: Do not use multi-windows for banking applications – this may cause suspicions in the security system.

On devices with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13) can be further configured:

• 🌗 Dark theme for both windows (savings charge).
• 🔍 Scaling the font separately for each window (in special features settings).
• 🎚️ Adaptive brightness – Turn it off to avoid backlight surges when switching between windows.

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If one of the windows is hanging, try restarting it through the recent app bar without closing the other, saving time to reconfigure the multi-window.

FAQ: Frequent questions about splitting the screen on Xiaomi