How to use multi window on Galaxy Z Flip, Fold, and Z Fold 2

Samsung foldable phones are now enhanced and packed with many impressive features and strong hardware inside. The Galaxy Z Flip, Fold, and Z Fold 2 deliver new foldable experiences for those who enjoy being on the cutting edge of technology.

With a larger Cover Screen, these foldable devices combine solid design and with intuitive new features for a unique mobile experience that offers the skills that everyday life demands.

Galaxy Z Flip, Folds, and Folds 2 pairs Flex mode gives extended usability to the main screen with app addition. This feature allows you to create or view curated content to your exact preferences, from folded to unfolded.

The Multi-window feature on your Galaxy Fold or Z Flip can help you multitask throughout the day. If you want to watch a video while looking through photos or send emails while browsing the news, simply open the apps at the same time using a split-screen or pop-up view.

Three apps can be used at once on your Fold, and up to five can be opened in a popup view on your Z Flip. The Multi window tray can be customized to include your most-used apps, so you’ll always have everything you need.

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Customize the Multi window tray

The Multi window tray on the Galaxy Z Flip and the Galaxy Fold is a convenient menu where you can store apps you frequently use in a split-screen view or pop-up view. You can customize the tray, so your favorite apps are always right there when you need to multitask.

First, you’ll need to open the tray:

• Galaxy Z Flip: The Multi window tray has a handle on the right side of the screen. Swipe left on the handle to open up the tray.
• Galaxy Fold: Swipe left from the screen’s right side to open the Multi window tray.

1. Once the tray is open, tap the grid icon to see all of your apps.
2. Or, tap the Edit icon at the bottom.
3. To add an app to the Multi window tray, just tap it. The app will be added to your Multi app tray.

You can search for more apps to add using the search bar at the top, or by swiping left to view more apps. When you’re done selecting your desired apps, tap Save.

Multi-window on your Fold

When it’s unfolded, the Galaxy Fold supports up to three apps in Multiview. Placing an app on the left or right part of the screen will open up a split-screen view, and apps placed in the center will open up in a pop-up view.

• From the screen’s right side, swipe left to open the Multi window tray.
• Tap the grid icon to access all of your apps.
• To open an app in a split-screen view, drag and drop it to the left, right, or center of the screen, and then do the same for two more apps.
• To open one in a pop-up view, just drag the app to the center.

You can also tap Recents, tap an app’s icon, and then tap either Open in split-screen view or Open in the pop-up view. To close an app, tap the X in the top right corner.

When you are in a pop-up view, you can rearrange your opened apps by moving the windows to your liking. If you need a larger view for a certain app, tap the Expand icon at the top to expand the window.

When you are in a split-screen view, you can use the blue dividers between the apps to adjust the size of the windows.

Multi-window on your Z Flip

You can use different apps all at once on your Galaxy Z Flip when the phone is fully opened, or when it’s in the partially folded Flex Mode.

• To open the Multi window tray, swipe left on the black handle that is located on the right side of the screen.
• Tap the grid icon to access all of your apps. To open an app in a split-screen view, select and drag the app to the top of the screen. To open one in a pop-up view, just drag the app to the center.
• You can also tap Recents, tap an app’s icon, and then tap either Open in split-screen view or Open in the pop-up view. To close an app, tap the X in the top right corner.
• When you are in a pop-up view, you can rearrange your opened apps by moving the windows to your liking. If you need a larger view for a certain app, tap the Expand icon at the top to expand the window.
• When you are in a split-screen view, you can use the blue dividers between the apps to adjust the size of the windows.
• Your apps will remain active if you switch to Flex Mode. Keep the phone propped open on a desk or in your hand to continue using a split-screen or pop-up view.

Multi-window on your Galaxy Z Fold2 and Z Flip 5G

You can use Multi-window and App pairs on your Galaxy Z Fold2 and Z Flip 5G as well. Some of the features are a little different. For example, you can add three apps to an App pair on the Z Fold 2.

• To open the Multi window tray, swipe left on the black handle that is located on the right side of the screen.
• Tap the grid icon to access all of your apps. To open an app in a split-screen view, select and drag the app to the top of the screen. To open one in a pop-up view, just drag the app to the center.
• You can also tap Recents, tap an app’s icon, and then tap either Open in split-screen view or Open in the pop-up view. To close an app, tap the X in the top right corner.