#SPLIT SCREEN ON NOTE 9 ANDROID#

(It's in the same menu as the split screen command we were just talking about a minute ago.) If you don't see 'Pin' in that menu, go into the Security section of your system settings, tap 'Advanced,' and look for the 'Screen pinning' option. Right - it's moved as well: Open up your Overview and tap the icon atop any app preview to find it. Problem #4: I can't find the command for app-pinning It'll let you create any number of one-touch shortcuts for instantly launching specific split-screen instances - Gmail and Chrome, Docs and Calculator, or whatever app pairings you want - directly from your home screen. Specifically, I'd suggest looking at either Edge Gestures ($2), which'll allow you to create any gesture you want to initiate split-screen mode - from anywhere on your device - or Split-Screen Creator (free with optional $0.99 in-app upgrade), a handy tool recently suggested by a reader.

#SPLIT SCREEN ON NOTE 9 ANDROID#

I've heard this complaint from more than a few frequent split-screen users - and unfortunately, there's no great solution built into Android itself.Д«ut wait! There are some third-party apps that can fill the void and make it meaningfully easier for you to activate Android's split-screen function. Problem #3: It takes too many steps to activate split-screen mode now Select that, then select your second app in the lower-half window that appears, and there you have it: You're back in business and ready to multitask away. Now, see those icons at the top of each app preview? Tap one of 'em, and a menu will pop up with 'Split screen' as an option. First, go into your Overview (either by pressing the square-shaped Overview key or by swiping up once on the Home button, if you're using gesture nav). Problem #2: I can't find the command for split-screen modeДЄh, yes: Android's split-screen feature moved to a new home in Pie, largely as a result of the updated navigation system. Now you'll have to decide if you're okay with keeping that as your language until Google expands the feature further or if it isn't worth the tradeoff. Just for giggles, try switching your language to 'English (United States)' and then see if you can select text from your Overview. English only (maybe something to do with the software's ability to detect specific types of text?). For reasons I don't fully understand, Google seems to have limited this feature to U.S. If that doesn't do the trick, head into the System section of your system settings, tap 'Languages & input,' and look at the very first line on the screen: 'Languages.' Is your language set to anything other than 'English (United States)'? If so, that's quite possibly the source of the issue. Turn that toggle on and then see if things are working. Select 'Home settings,' then 'Suggestions.' Look specifically at the third toggle on the screen that appears: 'Overview selection.' Is that turned off? If so, that's probably your problem. Time to troubleshoot: First, long-press on an open space in your home screen. Okay - one of two things is likely going on here. Let's see if we can get things figured out, shall we? Problem #1: The Smart Text Selection in Pie's new Overview isn't working Whatever your issue, though, there's almost certainly an answer. In the days since Pie's arrival, I've heard it all - and it's no surprise: Android 9 brings about some of the most significant changes we've seen to Android in years, and not all of its adjustments are immediately obvious or easy to follow. Or maybe amidst all of Pie's new layers, you can't figure out where an old favorite feature went.

Maybe they are working, and you're just less than thrilled with what they do. Maybe you've read about some of Pie's noteworthy features but can't get them all working on your phone. So you've got Pie - Google's Android 9 Pie software, that is (though if you've also got pastry, hey, kudos to you).

Split screen on note 9