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Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.4 inch) - Use Multi Window

2025-07-25 05:57:35.066
Here's how to use two apps simultaneously on your Galaxy Tab A (8.4 inch).
'Multi window':
  • is also referred to as split screen.
  • allows multiple apps to be run on the current screen at the same time.
  • isn't supported by all apps.
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Open in split screen view
 : Allows you to view two apps side-by-side.
  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, etc.) located at the top of the panel then tap
    Open in split screen view
    .
    Options may vary depending on the app selected.
    The image below is an example.
    Recent App Options
  4. From the Recent apps screen, tap the second app to be viewed.
    When on, tap the
    Split screen icon
     Split icon (lower-left) to change the current app or to close the split screen view by tapping the
    Close icon
     Close icon (top).
    Adjust the size of the apps by sliding the horizontal bar between the apps up or down.
    The image below is an example.
    Split Screen
Open in pop-up view
 : Allows you to view one app while another is open behind it.
  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, etc.) located at the top of the panel then tap
    Open in pop-up view
    .
    Options may vary depending on the app selected.
    The image below is an example.
    Recent App Options
  4. Touch and hold the pop-up to move the placement of the app.
  5. Adjust the opacity of the pop-up by tapping the
    Contrast icon
     contrast icon then sliding the blue dot left to right.
  6. Adjust the pop-up by tapping the Minimize minimize icon , Maximize maximize icon or Close icon Close icon.
    The image below is an example.
    Pop-Up View