How to Use Split Screen and Pop-Up View with Gestures on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

Learn how to enable and use split screen and pop-up view gestures on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 through Advanced Features and Labs settings.

You can easily access split screen and pop-up view on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 using intuitive gesture controls. These features allow you to multitask efficiently by running two apps simultaneously or viewing one app in a resizable window. Follow the steps below to enable and use these gestures.

1. How to Enable Split Screen Gesture

To activate split screen view using gestures, follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4.
2. Go to Advanced Features > Labs.
3. Enable the Swipe for pop-up view option.
4. Swipe with two fingers from the side or bottom of the main screen, or from the bottom of the cover screen, to enter split screen view.

2. How to Enable Pop-Up View Gesture

To activate pop-up view using gestures, follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4.
2. Go to Advanced Features > Labs.
3. Enable the Swipe for split screen option.
4. Swipe from the top corner toward the middle of the screen to enter pop-up view.

3. Supported Samsung Galaxy Devices

The split screen and pop-up view gesture features are available on the following Samsung Galaxy devices:

- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Flip series
- Galaxy S24 series
- Galaxy S25 series
- Galaxy S26 series
- Galaxy A series (select models)

4. Additional Things to Check

If the gestures are not working as expected, ensure the following:

- The Labs feature is enabled in Advanced Features.

- The correct gesture option (Swipe for pop-up view or Swipe for split screen) is activated.

- Your device is running the latest software version.

5. Why the Issue Happens

Gesture controls may fail due to the following reasons:

- The Labs feature is disabled or not configured correctly.

- The device's software is outdated and requires an update.

- The gesture sensitivity settings may need adjustment.

6. Related Samsung Support Topics

- How to multitask on Samsung Galaxy devices

- How to update software on Samsung Galaxy devices

- How to customize gesture settings on Samsung Galaxy devices