Modern smartphones have long ceased to be just a means of communication, turning into powerful multimedia centers capable of performing many tasks at once. Owners of the popular Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 model often wonder how to effectively use large and high-quality devices. AMOLED-Split Screen mode, or Split Screen, allows you to run two applications side by side, which greatly increases productivity and usability of the gadget in everyday life.
Activating this feature on the MIUI shell may differ from standard Android, as the manufacturer has implemented its own window management algorithms.Sharing the screen on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 works stably and supports most popular applications, including instant messengers, browsers and social networks. Understanding the intricacies of the interface configuration will help you avoid confusion and instantly switch between tasks without unnecessary movements.
In this article, we will take a look at all the ways to activate multitasking, from standard gestures to hidden developer settings. You will learn which apps are best adapted to work in this mode, and how to fix possible display errors.
The main ways to activate screen splitting
The most common method of running two apps simultaneously on Redmi Note 10 is to use the menu of the last programs you run, swipe from the bottom up and hold your finger in the center of the screen to open the list of running applications. At the top of each open window, you will see an icon resembling two rectangles, clicking on which activates Split Screen mode.
Once you select the first application, the system will suggest you select the second one from the list of recently used or search for it. This method is the most intuitive and does not require a deep dive into the system settings. However, it is worth considering that not all programs support this feature, and in some cases, instead of splitting the screen, a regular application window will open.
There is also an alternative method that requires pre-tuning through the special features menu. If the standard method for some reason does not work or seems inconvenient, you can activate the split screen by long pressing the back button or through a floating ball. MIUI provides flexible tools for personalizing control, allowing you to choose the most appropriate interface interaction.
- 📱 Using the multitasking menu through swipe from the bottom up.
- ⚙️ Activation through special features settings.
- 🖱️ Using a floating ball for quick access.
- 🔍 Search for apps in the list of recent apps for the second window.
And it's important to note that once you activate the first window, the second app will take up the rest of the display, and you can change the proportions of the windows by dragging the dividing line up or down, which allows you to prioritize one of the processes, and this flexibility is especially useful when you're watching videos while you're chatting in the messenger.
Set up special features for quick access
For those who are used to actively using multitasking, a standard call through the menu of recent applications may not be enough, in which case it is advisable to configure special features in the Android system adapted to the MIUI shell. Go to the settings menu, select "Additional settings" and find the "Special features" section.
In the list that opens, you need to find the "Share Partition" function and activate the switch. Once you turn on this option, you will be able to start Split Screen mode in various ways that you can choose from the submenu, for example, you can set up the launch when you press the navigation button long or when you perform a certain gesture.
⚠️ Warning: Activating too many features in the special features section can lead to increased battery consumption and a slight decrease in overall system performance.
You should pay special attention to the gesture settings if you use buttonless controls. You can set the split-screen trigger to swipe from the corner of the screen or another unique action, which takes some getting used to, but saves time in the long run.
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Use the “Increase” feature in the same settings menu if you need to temporarily zoom in on the contents of one of the windows when splitting the screen for a better view of small details.
Once you have set all the settings, it is recommended to restart the device so that the changes take effect correctly.This is the standard procedure for any system changes to Android, which helps to avoid software failures.
Use of a floating ball and side panel
Another effective tool for managing windows on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 is the application sidebar. This feature allows you to display thumbnails of frequently used programs in the form of a floating menu, which is always available on top of other windows. To activate it, you need to go to the settings, select the "Sidebar of applications" and turn on the display.
When the sidebar is activated, you can launch the first app in full screen, then call the panel and drag the second app to the screen area.The system automatically offers options for placement: on top of other windows or in split screen mode.The second option will instantly divide the display into two active zones.
| Function | Description | Where to find out. |
|---|---|---|
| Floating ball | Virtual button on the screen | Additional settings |
| Sidebar. | Retractable menu with applications | Settings → Side panel |
| Gestures | Managing swipes without buttons | Settings → Screen |
| Split Screen | Display separation mode | Menu of recent apps |
The sidebar is especially useful when you need to quickly copy information from one source and paste it into another. You can keep your browser open with an article and write text in notes at the same time or send data to the messenger. MIUI is optimized for such scenarios, ensuring smooth operation even with several active processes.
☑️ Setting up the sidebar
Remember that you can customize the list of applications in the sidebar, adding only the most necessary tools, which will help to avoid cluttering the interface and speed up the search for the right program at the right time.
Work with windows and change their size
Once you've managed to enable splitting of the screen on the Redmi Note 10, you'll have a lot of control over the display space, and the boundary between the two windows is not static, but can be moved by changing the proportions of the information you display, and you'll need to touch the dividing line and drag it in the right direction.
One of the windows can be folded into a floating window if the system allows it for a particular application, in which case the second application will occupy the entire screen, and the first will hang over it as a small movable window, which is useful when you need to follow the video stream or timer while you are working with other content.
To close the split screen mode, you just drag the dividing line to the very edge of the screen, completely closing one of the windows, and you can also use the Home button or swipe to return to the desktop, which will close both applications or leave them in the background depending on the settings.
⚠️ Note: When a device’s orientation changes dramatically (rotates), one of the applications may automatically close or go full screen if it does not support horizontal orientation.
While the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 has enough RAM to run comfortably, running two heavy apps at the same time (like a game and a navigator) can cause one to be closed in the background by the system to save resources.
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The optimal ratio of windows is 50/50 or 60/40, which provides a comfortable reading of text and viewing images in both applications at the same time.
Application compatibility and possible limitations
Not all programs installed on your smartphone support split-screen operation, due to interface design and security policies of some services. In the list of recent applications, programs that do not support Split Screen may not have the appropriate icon or respond to an attempt to split with opening in full size.
Most often, problems arise with applications that require constant focusing or vertical orientation, as well as with some banking clients and video players with DRM protection. Android-system blocks separation for them to prevent data leakage or incorrect display of protected content.
However, there is a way to get around this limitation through the hidden settings of the developer, although it should be used with caution. Forced activation of the mode can lead to unstable application operation, crashes or distortion of the graphics, this is an extreme measure that should be resorted to only when urgently necessary.
- 🚫 Banking apps often block screenshots and splits.
- 🎮 Heavy games can incorrectly scale in a small window.
- 📺 Video services can display black screen instead of video.
- ✅ Browsers and messengers work in Split Screen mode stably.
If you notice that some app is behaving strangely in split mode, try updating it through the Google Play store or GetApps. Developers are constantly improving the compatibility of their products with different screen configurations and OS versions.
How do you enable forced separation?
Solving problems and optimizing work
When using the split screen function, users may encounter a number of typical problems, such as an interface freeze, incorrect display of the keyboard or spontaneous closure of applications, most often these issues are solved by simply cleaning the RAM or restarting a problematic application.
If the keyboard overlaps one of the windows, try resizing it or switching to a floating type of input mode. In the settings of the Gboard keyboard or the standard MIUI keyboard, there are options to adapt to multitasking, and switching between applications in the background helps before restarting Split Screen.
To optimize the system in multitasking mode, it is recommended to regularly clean the cache and close unused background processes, which will free up the CPU and RAM resources, providing smoother animation and faster interface response.
⚠️ Warning: Constant operation in split-screen mode with heavy applications can lead to increased heating of the smartphone case and accelerated battery wear.
Keep an eye out for MIUI updates, as newer firmware versions often fix window and multitasking bugs, and a stable version of the software ensures better compatibility with newer versions of Google apps and services.