Pixel split screen not working? Check the app pair

Start both apps separately so you can find them in the recent apps view. Tap the icon above the preview of the first app, rather than opening the preview itself. If you use button navigation, use the recent apps button to reach the same view. The interface can vary by Android version and Pixel model.

Keep one app and swap the other. If the original app has no Split screen command or can’t be added as the second app, but other pairs work, the issue follows that app on your current device or display. If none of the pairs works, check for Android and app updates, then repeat the same comparison.

Once both apps open together, drag the divider a short distance to give one app more room. To return to a single app, drag the divider all the way to the edge. This closes the split layout without requiring you to change either app’s settings.