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Galaxy S8 - How to use Multi Window mode

GamerCore

Android Enthusiast

The Galaxy S8's Multi Window mode allows you to open and use two apps at the same time. Because of the S8's unique aspect ratio, there's plenty of room to display two separate app windows without feeling cramped.

Here's how you enable Multi Window on the Galaxy S8:
  • Tap the physical “Recents” button to the left of the Home button
  • All your recent apps will show up on the screen like a Rolodex
  • Apps that can be used in multi-window will show a twin-rectangle icon next to the (X) in the right corner
  • Tap that icon to open the app in the top half of the screen
  • The lower half of the screen will now show only recent apps that can be used in multi-window mode
  • Tap one to open it in the lower half
  • You can re-size the apps by dragging the middle line
Alternatively, you can long-press the Recents button while using an app to immediately snap it to the top half of the screen. On the bottom half, you can scroll through your recent apps or tap MORE APPS to see all of your apps.

You can also drag your finger diagonally from the top left corner of the display to put an app into a Pop-up view mode. The app will be displayed inside a floating window (like on a desktop PC).
 
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