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Samsung Galaxy Tab A (10.5) - Use Multi Window

2026-10-22 22:07:42.959

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.
  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Recent apps icon Recent apps icon
    (lower-left).
  2. Scroll left or right to locate the preferred app.
  3. 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 the
        Split screen icon Split screen icon
        (lower-left) to change the current app or to close the split screen view by tapping the
        Close icon Close 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 the
        Contrast icon Contrast icon
        then sliding the blue dot left to right.
      • Adjust the pop-up by tapping the
        Minimize Minimize icon
        or
        Maximize Maximize icon
        or
        Close icon Close icon
        .
    Recent app menu