7.1.1 beta removes Swipe-up Split-screen?
This has turned itself off and disappeared from the UI tuner for me. Anyone found a way to keep/reactivate it?
Posted Oct 21, 2016, 9:30 PM UTC
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Yep, they removed it. Honestly pretty bummed about it. It worked perfectly, was hidden for the people who wanted it, and was easier to use. I just don't understand Google's thinking sometimes.
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I think the double tap of the multitasking button is better if switching between two apps. I've been impressed on the speed/ease of using it.
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Yes it's gone
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Can confirm
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Funny thing is, I actually tried to use that gesture today, obviously didn't work, then spent the next 20 or so minutes trying to remember where the setting was...
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Hah, same
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Yeah i just realized this lol.
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This makes me a sad panda.
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Mine is working https://imgur.com/a/UD5Qf
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The swipe gesture, not the split screen feature. Can you show it still present in your UI tuner?
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Are you guys able to use split screen feature with Reddit? When I am using Reddit app and long press the multitask button, it says Reddit didn't support split screen. Any work around?
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Settings > Developer Options > Force activities to be resizable
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You could download another Reddit app. I'm using reddit is fun, and it split screen works.
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Second this. RIF
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They probably removed it so it could be a Pixel exclusive.
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Definitely gone. While holding down the multitask button is fine, it feels much more natural to swipe up.
Agreed, though I understand why they removed it. I used to start it accidentally so often when trying to switch apps.
If they can make it a bit less sensitive, I'd love to see it return
I like the double tap of the multitasking button, to switch between the last app, much easier than split screen if going back and forth.
Yeah, though usually I have 3 apps on the go I'm switching between, in different orders, so have to use the multitasking screen
TIL. Thanks. Awesome feature.
While it did feel more natural, it felt laggier than holding the recent button, but then it's always better to have choices.