How to enable screen split on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 with MIUI 12: full guide

The split screen (or multi-window) feature on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 running MIUI 12 allows you to use two apps simultaneously on the same screen. This is especially convenient for multitasking: you can read an article in your browser while taking notes in your notebook, or watch videos while chatting in the messenger at the same time. However, not all users know how to activate this mode correctly, since its location on the menu depends on the firmware version and regional settings.

In this article, we will take a look at all the ways you can enable split screen on the Redmi Note 7, including the hidden settings of MIUI 12, and look at typical problems and solutions. You will learn which applications support multi-window, how to resize windows and why the feature can suddenly disappear after an update. If you have previously tried unsuccessfully to start this mode, here you will find the answers to all the questions.

What is Screen Split and Why You Need It on Redmi Note 7

Split screen is a feature that divides a smartphone’s display into two independent areas, each of which can display a separate app, allowing you to:

• 📱 Work with two programs at the same time – for example, copy text from the browser into a document or compare prices in different stores.
• 🎵 Listen to music and chat - run the player in one window, and the messenger in another.
• 📊 Monitor data in real time – monitor charts in the trading terminal, while reading news.
• 🎮 Play and chat – some games support multi-window streaming or chat mode.

On the Redmi Note 7 with MIUI 12, this feature is implemented at the system level, but its operation depends on several factors:

• 🔄 The firmware version (in some assemblies) MIUI 12.0.x multi-window disabled by default).
• 📱 Device model (Redmi Note 7 Pro settings may differ).
• 🔧 Developer settings (sometimes you need to activate hidden settings).

It’s important to understand that not all apps support split screens, for example, some games or banking programs may block multi-window work for security reasons, and Redmi Note 7 does not allow you to divide the screen into three parts, only two.

Preparation of the smartphone: checking the version of MIUI and compatibility

Before you start splitting your screen, make sure your Redmi Note 7 meets the minimum requirements:

1. The MIUI version is not lower than 12.0. In older firmware (e.g. MIUI 11), the function may work differently or not.
2. No custom firmware: If you use an informal build (like LineageOS), the multi-window can be turned off.
3. Free RAM: For stable split-screen operation, it is recommended to close the background applications.

To check the MIUI version, go to: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version

If your MIUI version is below 12.0, it is recommended to update the firmware through: Settings → About Phone → System Update

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI Some settings may be reset. Save important data before the procedure or back up through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

Method 1: Enabling split screen through gestures

The fastest way to activate the multi-window on the Redmi Note 7 is to use a split-screen gesture, which works on most versions of MIUI 12, but requires pre-setting.

Instructions:

1. Open the first application you want to use in the multi-window.
2. Click on the “Recent Apps” button (square in the bottom navigation bar).
3. In the list of open programs, find the application icon (its icon) and pinch it with your finger for 1-2 seconds.
4. In the menu that appears, select Split Screen (or Split Screen in English).
5. Select the second app from the recent list or on the home screen.

If the Sharing screen icon does not appear, it means:

• 🔧 Function disabled in settings (see Method 2).
• 📱 The application does not support multi-window (for example, some games or system utilities).
• 🔄 Your version. MIUI 12 requires an update.

Is the first app open?

Is the "Recent Apps" button activated?

Will the app icon be clamped for long enough (1-2 seconds)?

Does the second application support multi-window?-->

Once activated, you'll see a black dividing line in the middle of the screen, which you can move up or down to change the proportions of the windows, and to exit the multi-window mode, pull the dividing line to the edge of the screen, or press the Home button.

Method 2: Activation through system settings

Configuring multi-window parameters

If gestures don't work, try to enable split screen through the settings menu. In MIUI 12, this option can be hidden in different sections depending on the regional firmware.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Scroll down and find System Navigation (or Button and gesture shortcuts in the global version).
3. Select the Screen Split (Split Screen).
4. Activate the switch to the position VL.
5. If necessary, set up a launch method: 👆 Gesture up (holding the app icon). 🔘 The button in the navigation bar (if you use a classic panel).

If there is no Screen Sharing option in Special Options, try an alternative path:

1. Open the Settings. → Additionally.
2. Select Full Screen Display (Full Screen Display)
3. Find the Multi-window or Split screen option.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 12 for Redmi Note 7 (for example, Indian or Chinese), the menu item may be called differently: Multitasking or App Windows. If you do not find it, use a search by settings (the magnifying icon in the upper right corner).

After activation, check the function by following the instructions in Method 1. If the multi-window still does not start, proceed to the next method.

Method 3: Enable through Developer Settings

If standard methods don’t work, your Redmi Note 7 may have disabled hidden system settings, which can be helped by activating developer mode and manually adjusting the multi-window.

How to turn on the developer settings:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version and click on it 7 times in a row.
3. After the notification appears, you become a developer! return to the main settings menu.
4. Now there will be a new section for developers (Developer options).

Next, set up the multi-window:

1. Open the Settings. → For developers.
2. Scroll down and find the option Multi-window or Allow Screen Split.
3. Activate the switch and select On.
4. If necessary, set the Background Process Limit to the Standard Limit (this will improve the stability of the work).

Important: Redmi Note 7 cannot open the same app in both windows at the same time (e.g., two Chrome windows) and will automatically close the first window when you try to duplicate.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

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If the split screen has not worked after all the manipulations, check if the feature is disabled at the firmware level. In some regional versions of MIUI 12 (for example, for India or China), the multi-window can be blocked, in which case only the flashing to the global or European version will help.