Split Screen on s3?

[SUroot]

several people have told me its impossible

Several people are correct. See my post before yours

 

[Sudeepvv]

Hi,

When I got the Jelly bean update, I had the split screen option. But after some time it got turned off and I couldn't find any settings to turn it back on. Please could you help me on this?

- Sudeep

 

[heat57]

Hi,

When I got the Jelly bean update, I had the split screen option. But after some time it got turned off and I couldn't find any settings to turn it back on. Please could you help me on this?

- Sudeep

Let me qualify my answer first, I am on a custom ROM, however, it is based on Samsung Stock so I would imagine the basic functions for most of the system are the same, including 'multi-window' or split screen. First I had to enable 'multi-window' in Settings > Display > General > tick Multi window. After this, when you long-press the return button (right-side of the home button) multi window will startup. Be patient as it can take anything up to 10 secs. You will notice a rounded tab in the centre left of your screen protruding from the edge. Just pull this to the right and the enabled apps you can use are shown in a 1cm wide strip. If not used it will return to the edge of screen. If you want to completely close multi window just long-press the return button again. After it has been initialised it will reopen much quicker.

 

[SUroot]

Its a back button

 

[funkylogik]

Back/return... i love u SU

 

[SUroot]

Menu | Home | Back

 

[funkylogik]

Maybe not if youre Arabic (back, home, menu/options)

 

[funkylogik]

....and can it REALLY be classed as a button?

 

[SUroot]

Well its a capacitive "button" hehe

 

[funkylogik]

Id call it a "touch area"

 

[funkylogik]

(Giggidy)
Oh and its also the Google Now "button"

 

[phlojo]

I do like the split screen, but it is annoying that most apps are not available for this feature. E.g. ColorNote works but not AK Notepad.

 

[funkylogik]

I do like the split screen, but it is annoying that most apps are not available for this feature. E.g. ColorNote works but not AK Notepad.

Dont quote me but i think Neat Rom allows any app mate......

 

[silentwitness]

I do like the split screen, but it is annoying that most apps are not available for this feature. E.g. ColorNote works but not AK Notepad.

there are patches available that let u use any app on multiwindow but you would need to be rooted for it.

 

[funkylogik]

Still havent tried best face yet mate n cant remember what thread i asked u what it does in lol........