# Split Screen Shortcut

> Add shortcuts to trigger Android's split-screen mode.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.github.ericytsang.multiwindow.app.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.github.ericytsang.multiwindow.app.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.github.ericytsang.multiwindow.app.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** etsang
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 5,437,654
- **Rating:** 3.84 / 5 (44,259 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.14.0
- **Last updated:** 2019-08-06
- **First published:** 2018-09-04
- **Data as of:** 2025-04-01
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.ericytsang.multiwindow.app.android)
- **Website:** [https://ericytsang.github.io/app.android.multiwindow/](https://ericytsang.github.io/app.android.multiwindow/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://ericytsang.github.io/app.android.multiwindow/privacy\_policy.html](https://ericytsang.github.io/app.android.multiwindow/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

"Split Screen Shortcut" is an Android app that restores the split-screen mode activation feature lost in Android Pie. It offers shortcuts for triggering split-screen mode through long presses of the home, back, or overview buttons, tapping the accessibility button, or using notifications. Additionally, it includes a pinnable shortcut for third-party app integration and an option to emulate a home press while in split-screen mode, enhancing multitasking functionality on your device.

## Review summary

### Pros

- Restores split screen functionality for devices lacking this feature.
- Works well with minimal ads.
- Allows split screen in apps that typically don't support it.
- Helps access split screen easily compared to default methods.

### Cons

- Requires manual restart or settings adjustments to remain functional.
- Shortcut may disappear from accessibility options on some devices.
- Inconsistent performance after periods of inactivity.
- Some features do not work on certain models or versions of Android.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.github.ericytsang.multiwindow.app.android)