2 Ways to Fix Split Screen Not Working on Android Devices

Basic Fixes

• Free-up memory: The split screen feature demands a good amount of free memory/RAM. Close a few apps running in the background.
• Check storage: Lack of storage space can lead to a bottleneck, apps won’t be able to store cache and data, and launch times can be slow. This can lead to issues activating the split screen.
• Restart device: Restart your Android device to fix temporary bugs and glitches.

Method 1: Check and Enable the Split Screen Feature

• Open the Settings app, search for the Split Screen feature, and enable it. It is also named as Multi-Window on some devices.

• Open the app switcher menu and you may find an option to use the multi-window or split-screen feature. Further, try tapping on the three dots icon near an app window to see if you can turn on the feature.

• Not all apps are designed to be used on a split-screen or multi-window basis. Some apps can only function when used individually on the entire screen. Therefore, make sure the app supports the split screen feature.

Also Read: How to use split screen on Windows

Method 2: Turn on Animations

I read a community post on Google that mentions turning off animations will restrict the split screen feature.

Step 1: Open the Settings app, and go to Additional Settings.

Step 3: Tap on Accessibility.

Step 4: Tap on Vision and ensure you have turned off the toggle for Remove Animations.

If none of the above methods work, try to reset your Android device to fix any misconfiguration or corrupt settings causing the issue.