Samsung Galaxy Tab A (10.5) - Use Multi Window
Here's how to use two apps simultaneously on your Galaxy Tab A (10.5).
- 'Multi window' is also referred to as split screen.
- The 'Multi window' feature allows multiple apps to be run on the current screen at the same time.
- Not all apps support the 'Multi window' feature.
- From a Home screen, tap theRecent apps icon(lower-left).
- Scroll left or right to locate the preferred app.
- Tap the app icon (e.g., Gmail, Settings, Email) located at the top of the panel then tap one of the following:Options may vary depending on the app selected.The image below is an example.
- Open in split screen view: Allows you to view two apps side-by-side.
- From the Recent apps screen, tap the second app to be viewed.When on, tap theSplit screen icon(lower-left) to change the current app or to close the split screen view by tapping theClose icon(at the top).Adjust the size of the apps by sliding the horizontal bar between the apps up or down.
- Open in pop-up view: Allows you to view one app while another is open behind it.
- Touch and hold the pop-up to move the placement of the app.
- Adjust the opacity of the pop-up by tapping theContrast iconthen sliding the blue dot left to right.
- Adjust the pop-up by tapping theMinimizeorMaximizeorClose icon.