{"id":666630,"date":"2026-09-01T09:09:24","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T09:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/666630\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T09:09:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T09:09:24","slug":"side-by-side-faq-how-side-by-side-windows-keep-you-focused-on-samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-ultra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/666630\/","title":{"rendered":"Side-by-side FAQ: how side-by-side windows keep you focused on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"elk-62a98e60-9d6f-11f1-a387-cf180513cbb2\">Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a phone that you can use like a tablet, or even a laptop, for full-blown work tasks like reading documents and spreadsheets. And the secret behind that is the <strong>Multi-Window<\/strong> tool that lets you use apps simultaneously &#8211; preventing fiddly, time-consuming swapping between apps and avoiding potential distraction.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re going to take you through how to use Multi-Window on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, from opening apps to adjusting things to your preference, and how other features can make things even better.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-62a98ed8-9d6f-11f1-a878-217734937aa6\" data-no-affiliate-tracking=\"true\"\/>TL;DR:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"elk-62a98f3c-9d6f-11f1-9582-570deed962a4\">\n<li>With a couple of taps, you can <strong>open multiple apps on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra to use together<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>You can do this on either of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra\u2019s screens, but it\u2019s at its best on the large inner display<\/li>\n<li>These app windows can be <strong>altered in size, moved around the screen or set as a slide-over app<\/strong> to suit your needs<\/li>\n<li>You can also <strong>save layouts<\/strong> and <strong>move them between Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra\u2019s displays<\/strong> to continue using them later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a id=\"elk-62a98fbe-9d6f-11f1-8935-5ba3dea15e3e\" data-no-affiliate-tracking=\"true\"\/>How do I open side by side windows on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/uWRB9368hnv3DfJo6cTsYm.png\" alt=\"Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/uWRB9368hnv3DfJo6cTsYm.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/uWRB9368hnv3DfJo6cTsYm.png\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Future)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-62a9904a-9d6f-11f1-9dba-c90f9d76ed88\">With <strong>Multi-Window<\/strong>, you can <strong>split two apps across Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra on the cover screen<\/strong> for a compact view, <strong>or the main inner screen<\/strong>, where you can use two apps at regular size &#8211; like having two standard phones side-by-side. This is great for work, as you can refer to your notes while working on another document or speaking on a video call without needing to switch apps or check another device.<\/p>\n<p>To activate Multi-Window, open your first app, then <strong>tap the handle at the top centre of the screen<\/strong>, and <strong>select the split view option<\/strong>. <strong>Pick a second app<\/strong> as prompted, and it\u2019ll open up in split-screen.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, with one app open, <strong>drag the second app you want to use from your taskbar into the main display area<\/strong>, then <strong>drop the app on the side you\u2019d like to use it<\/strong>. If the app you want to add isn\u2019t present on the taskbar as a docked or recently used app, <strong>tap the nine dots icon on the left<\/strong> to open a list of all your apps, and find the one you need there.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-62a990ae-9d6f-11f1-aad4-ddad91c5e4de\" data-no-affiliate-tracking=\"true\"\/>How do I adjust the size of apps in Multi-Window?<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-62a99112-9d6f-11f1-80ab-450cf2f5709e\">When you have your windows open, you can <strong>use the handle<\/strong>, marked by a line of dots in the middle of the split between the apps, to adjust things. <strong>Dragging the handle left or right will change the relative sizes of the apps<\/strong>, so you can give more screen space to the app that needs it.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-62a99176-9d6f-11f1-a0c0-d51e4054b507\" data-no-affiliate-tracking=\"true\"\/>How do I adjust the position of apps in Multi-Window?<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/JTh7mPFoSSSfM4NHUzBsfm.png\" alt=\"Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/JTh7mPFoSSSfM4NHUzBsfm.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/JTh7mPFoSSSfM4NHUzBsfm.png\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Future)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-62a991da-9d6f-11f1-9482-d9dd7ad9f421\">Using either the <strong>split-screen handle<\/strong> in the centre of the screen, or the <strong>app handles<\/strong> found at the top of each side of the Multi-Window, lets you change how the apps are laid out.<\/p>\n<p>Tapping the split-screen handle allows you to <strong>switch the apps\u2019 positions<\/strong> &#8211; either moving the left app to the right and vice versa, or putting them in an above\/below split rather than a left\/right one. You may want to do this if you\u2019d like to use the phone in <strong>Flex mode<\/strong> (partially folded), so your apps lie on each side of the fold.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d prefer to stay vertical, then using a stand, such as the one built into <strong>Samsung\u2019s Carbon Standing Case<\/strong>, could be a smart addition. This way, you can enjoy hands-free viewing of your multi-window set-up. You could even add Bluetooth or USB-C peripherals like a mouse or keyboard to make an on-the-go workstation.<\/p>\n<p>Using the handles at the top of each app, you can <strong>drag the app to change its position<\/strong> or <strong>open it as a slide-over window<\/strong>. By <strong>tapping the handle<\/strong>, you get access to further options &#8211; your app drawer to select a new app to open, a button to move the currently selected app into slide-over view, another to expand that app to fill the whole screen, or the X to close the app and end split-screen view.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-62a99234-9d6f-11f1-8486-23ec54a9a4b2\" data-no-affiliate-tracking=\"true\"\/>How do I add more apps to the Multi-Window?<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-62a99298-9d6f-11f1-9e89-d15d3c4f967c\"><strong>You can use up to three apps at once in Multi-Window<\/strong> &#8211; either as three vertical windows, or one large vertical window and two square ones next to it. To do this, simply <strong>select your third app<\/strong>, and <strong>move it to the position you\u2019d like it to be<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>More apps means less space per app, but that needn\u2019t limit what you\u2019re doing. You can keep your main document open in the largest window, while using the smaller ones to focus on the specifics you need to keep referring back to, such as a certain cluster of spreadsheet cells or a client\u2019s contact and payment information.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-62a992f2-9d6f-11f1-89ec-d75597c6d0a6\" data-no-affiliate-tracking=\"true\"\/>Can I open apps in a slide-over window?<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tis5Laeq5wmpvHCkYkPzYm.png\" alt=\"Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tis5Laeq5wmpvHCkYkPzYm.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tis5Laeq5wmpvHCkYkPzYm.png\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Future)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-62a99356-9d6f-11f1-a230-79a1c9a96e1c\">If you want a fourth app open, or wish to open one in a small picture-in-picture window, that is also an option on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. Do this by <strong>dragging your chosen app\u2019s icon from the task bar into the centre of the screen<\/strong>, You can then move this small window wherever you need it to be to fit in with what you\u2019re working on, or keep it ready and waiting as a minimized icon on the edge of your screen.<\/p>\n<p>This kind of app window makes sense for tasks where you need to quickly double-check something over and over again without it staying in the way of your main focus. Perhaps you\u2019re proofreading a report \u2014 you could have a bulleted list of things you want to check for open as a slide-over which you can refer to one at a time before moving the list to the edge of the screen or out of the way of the paragraph you\u2019re currently reading.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-62a993ba-9d6f-11f1-bf76-6769236ccef6\" data-no-affiliate-tracking=\"true\"\/>What happens to a multi-window set-up when I close Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-62a99446-9d6f-11f1-90ee-43c82ed88b4e\">If it\u2019s time to close up Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and work on the move, then <strong>App Continuity<\/strong> can make sure you don\u2019t lose a beat. Folding Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra will put the app you\u2019re using, or the multi-app set-up you have open, on the cover screen ready to use again. It\u2019ll be smaller, of course, but you can rearrange the apps or switch back to a single one easily if you need to.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-62a994e6-9d6f-11f1-a136-2f20990abd30\" data-no-affiliate-tracking=\"true\"\/>Can I make multi-windows open automatically?<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-62a99554-9d6f-11f1-9da2-1fa6a3ed1aa4\">There are two ways to put your apps into Multi-Window with just a single tap &#8211; <strong>Now Nudge<\/strong> and saved layouts of <strong>App Pairs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For Now Nudge:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"elk-62a995b8-9d6f-11f1-8803-fbfaa7cb005f\">\n<li>When using an app that contains information relating to another app, <strong>Now Nudge will appear at the bottom of your screen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tap the Now Nudge bubble\u2019s split-screen icon<\/strong> (on the right side) to open the suggested app alongside your current one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"elk-62a9961c-9d6f-11f1-a85d-89d8377f4cb8\">For an App Pairs saved layout:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"elk-62a99676-9d6f-11f1-9eaa-718a527e3bcb\">\n<li>With a Multi-Window layout already open, <strong>tap the dotted handle<\/strong> in the border between your apps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tap the star icon<\/strong> to save the layout<\/li>\n<li>To re-open the layout, <strong>find the relevant icon<\/strong> that has now been saved to your <strong>home screen<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"elk-62a9973e-9d6f-11f1-863f-4b90e68a1f4e\">If you think Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is the right choice for you for getting things done, then please visit the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/uk\/smartphones\/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra\/\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" data-no-affiliate-tracking=\"true\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" target=\"_blank\">Samsung website<\/a> for more info.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a phone that you can use like a tablet, or even a&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":666631,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[257],"tags":[18,19,17,279,82],"class_list":["post-666630","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mobile","tag-eire","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-mobile","tag-technology"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@ie\/117195006642494303","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/666630","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=666630"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/666630\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/666631"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=666630"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=666630"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=666630"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}