How to Split Screen in Redmi 8A
The Redmi 8A has a 6.5-inch IPS display with HD Plus resolution, similar to the 8A Pro. The screen is capable of good color reproduction and viewing angles, making it comfortable for various activities such as watching videos and playing games.
However, there is a noticeable difference between the 720P screen and the 1080p screen for users who are a little observant. Overall, the Redmi 8A offers a decent display for everyday tasks and provides multitasking comfort.
One of the key features of the Redmi 8A is its ability to support split-screen functionality, which allows users to open two apps simultaneously.
This feature is very useful for multitasking, such as watching videos while replying to WhatsApp chats.
How to Split Screen on Redmi 8A / 8A Pro
As we know, since Redmi 8A and Redmi 8A Pro got the MIUI 12 update, we no longer find the split screen feature. This is really disappointing but still understandable because the higher the OS, of course, the more RAM is used, therefore, Xiaomi eliminated this feature.
But we can still do multitasking with the help of an application from the Play Store called split screen shortcut.
Split Screen MIUI 11
If you are currently using MIUI 11, you can split the screen without an application, just activate this feature through settings or from the recent apps menu.
- The first step is to open the Settings application.
- Then select Additional Settings.
- Next tap the Button Shortcut option.
- Later several options will appear, please select Open Split Screen.
- Now, you will be asked to choose one of the methods to access the split screen:
Long press the Home button
Long press the Menu button
Long press the Back button - After that, open the application you want to split the screen, for example Whatsapp.
- Then long press the Home, Menu or Back button according to your choice earlier.
- The screen will automatically split in two, and just select a second application such as Youtube to occupy the bottom of the screen.
Now you can watch YouTube while opening Whatsapp and chatting with someone. However, you need to know, not all applications support split screen mode.
Split Screen MIUI 12
If your Redmi 8A phone has been upgraded to MIUI 12, you can no longer use this feature because it has been eliminated by Xiaomi. You can only do it by using an additional application called Split Screen Shortcut.
Here’s how to split screen Redmi 8A based on MIUI 12:
Install Split Screen Shortcut App
First go to the Google Play Store, then search for and install the Split Screen Shortcut app developed by Etsang. Once installed, click open to launch this app.
Enable Split Screen
After the Split Screen Shortcut main page opens, you must enable Split screen by tapping the toggle button next to it. A popup will appear, please tap Open Android Settings.
Enable Split Screen Use in the Accessibility menu
Next, accessibility settings will open, scroll down and select the Downloaded apps option. Then select Split screen and next enable the Use Split Screen toggle. Then on the Danger page tap OK.
Select the Button to Access Split Screen
After that, go back to the Split Screen Shortcut app, then tap the Long Press On option. Then select a button to access the split screen. You can choose the Back, Home or Menu button.
Now you can do a split screen, first open the first application, then long press the button according to your choice, then select the second application.
Thus how to split screen on Redmi 8A and Redmi 8A Pro both MIUI 11 and MIUI 12. Hopefully useful and good luck.