Samsung Galaxy S20 devices are powered by smart processors. It would be a shame if you don’t use them to the fullest. Or if you haven’t multitasked in two apps at the same time. Yes, your new Samsung phone can open two apps at the same time, and the best part is, you can run your business the same way you do on standalone screens.
If you have the Galaxy S20 Ultra, the deal gets even sweeter. With its large screen, it’s easy to keep your work in split-screen mode.
So, if you want to multitask using split-screen mode on Galaxy S20 models, here’s how you can do it. We also have a few additional tricks and tips. So don’t forget to read till the end.
Let’s go, shall we?
1. Run Apps in Split Screen
On Galaxy S20 devices, it’s pretty easy to switch two apps to split screen in One UI 2.0. Unlike Android 8 Oreo, you don’t have to drag windows to a specific location on your phone’s screen to enable Split screen.
Instead, you just have to make sure that both apps are active. When you’re done, tap and hold the Recents button to enter the Overview Selection menu.
Stage 1: Swipe left to find the app you want. Once done, tap on the App icon as shown in the screenshot below.
Step 2: When you choose the second option from the list, you will see the application at the top of the screen and the applications at the bottom half.
Now all you have to do is choose one from the list and that’s it. You have split screen mode on your Galaxy S20.
Now you can multitask whenever you want, whether it’s the Slack app and the Google app (check out the best alternatives for Google apps) or YouTube and Chrome.
By default, the first app you choose will always be at the top, followed by the second app at the bottom. However, if you want the apps to change location, long press the little line icon as shown in the screenshot below.
Stage 3: Then tap on the second option and Voila! Apps will change their location in seconds.
Cool Tip: You can drag the slider if you want to change the aspect ratio of the apps.
2. Create Application Pair
However, in the long run it may take more time than expected to create an app pair, especially if you use the same apps quite often.
In such a case, it is best to create an App Pair. Introduced on the Galaxy Note 8, this feature allows you to open apps directly in split screen. And in the process, it saves you from unnecessary taps.
However, for this process to work, you need to enable the Applications module of the Edge Panel.
Stage 1: Pull out the Edge Panel and tap the Settings cog in the left corner. Tap the little Tick icon above the Apps panel to activate it.
step 2: When you’re done, open the app panel again and tap on Edit to enter edit mode. Here you will see the Create App Pair option at the top.
By default, the Galaxy S20 has a pair of apps built for Samsung Internet Browser and Samsung Notes.
Tap the Create app pair icon to create one. All supported apps will be displayed at the bottom. Select the two apps you want and you’re done.
Cool Tip: Tap on Change to change the location of the apps.
Next time, swipe the right edge of your screen to activate the Edge Panel and tap on App Pair.
3. Add App Pairs to Home Screen
Apart from that, you can also add app pairs directly to the home screen. To do this, open a pair of your choice and long tap on the little Dash icon.
Next, tap on the Plus icon and you will be sorted. Stylish, isn’t it?
Bonus Trick: See Apps in Pop-Up View
Apart from split screen view and App Pair, there is another capable function called Smart Popup View which allows you to open some apps in resizable windows.
And the best part is that notifications for these apps come in bubbles that you can move around on the screen. Yes, just like the old Facebook Messenger messages.
This feature is great for apps like Messenger, WhatsApp, and other email services you use.
To enable it, go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Smart Popup Display. Next, select the apps you want.
Now, the next time any mail or text arrives on your phone, tap the balloon to open it in a resizable window.
The little Expand icon in the top right corner opens it in Fullscreen mode while the other reverts it.
Multitask Like a Boss
The best part about split-screen windows on these new Samsung devices is that they work equally well in landscape mode. In landscape mode where you can get the maximum benefit.
Which apps will you open most in the mode? In my case, Chrome and Basecamp. What about you?
Next: Want to customize the Overview Selection menu on your Samsung device? Read the article below to find out what the Good Lock app can do.
