One of the "secrets" hidden inside Android Marshmallow is the possibility of using multiple windows on the screen, in a similar way to the one used by the Galaxy Note. The point is that this option does not seem "natural" in the latest iteration of Google's operating system, but it has not been completely removed and can be activate multi-window mode by certain steps.
The first thing to keep in mind is that it is necessary to have Android 6.0, obviously, and if this is true, it is essential that the device in question is unprotectedor (rooted). This is so since you have to access certain contents inside the device that Google hides because they are very delicate. Therefore, it is not a process to be carried out lightly since in case of failure, there may be problems with the execution of the device.
Besides, and taking into account that following the steps is the sole responsibility of the user, it is necessary to use a file editor that allows to open and manipulate the files (and that allow root options). A couple of examples are those that we leave below with the link to their respective downloads in the Play Store:
What you have to do to activate multi-window mode
Here are the steps to perform to activate the multi-window mode. By the way, you must have the developer options activated, something that is done by repeatedly clicking on the section called Build Number (The option will appear in the Settings once this is done).
- Access the installed file explorer to the root section of your device and locate the folder system. Set for this read and write option. They look inside the indicated directory for the file named build.prop and open it. Select Text Editor or similar and go to the end of it to type the following: persist.sys.debug.multi_window = true
- Save the changes made and restart the phone or tablet
- Once the terminal is turned on, it confirms that in the developer options the Multi-window slider is present and activated. If not, move it
- Once this is done, everything necessary has been done to activate the multi-window mode
Use the new functionality
It is true that you do not have to do something strange, since compatible applications show a new icon to the left of its own that allows you to close it and that when you press it a window appears to choose the position you want it to have on the screen. So of simple is to activate the multi-window mode and use this functionality that is most useful, especially with devices with large screens.
Others Tricks for the Google operating system you can find them in this section de Android Ayuda, where there are options of all kinds.
