Disabling Multi-Window (Split-Screen) in Android

[greenjaden]

I'm sorry if this has been asked before but I have never found a satisfactory answer. I am wondering if there's a way to disable the Multi-Window "feature" in Android. It is very annoying as I'm often accidentally enabling it, when in fact I never use or want it. I am using Android 7.1.1. Thank you!

 

[methodman89]

Have you turned off multi window?

 

[greenjaden]

How do you get to this Advanced Features window? I don't see it under "Settings". My phone is a Moto G4 Play (Android 7.1.1). Thanks.

 

[methodman89]

How do you get to this Advanced Features window? I don't see it under "Settings". My phone is a Moto G4 Play (Android 7.1.1). Thanks.

Go to Settings, Advanced Features.

 

[greenjaden]

Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately Advanced Features is not listed under Settings on my phone.

 

[Rukbat]

Use the search box for multi.

 

[greenjaden]

Thank you. Here are the search results -- multi window is not listed.

 

[anon(10583089)]

I have a regular Moto G4 (XT1622) on 7.0.
I don't think there's a setting to disable it. If I'm reaching to change which apps are displaying while driving I can hold the recent apps button too long, but otherwise I don't have a problem with accidental activation of multi window / dual window by long pressing the bottom right button.

Maybe there is an issue with your screen sensitivity, but you should normally be able to avoid the issue, and another long press will revert it.

 

[greenjaden]

Thanks for your reply MadNine. I've reduced the screen sensitivity, maybe that will help prevent me from getting the multi window accidentally.

 

[Javier P]

Thanks for your reply MadNine. I've reduced the screen sensitivity, maybe that will help prevent me from getting the multi window accidentally.

You can also change the touch & hold delay to 'long' in the accessibility settings. This could help to avoid any accidental long press.

 

[anon(10583089)]

Thanks for your reply MadNine. I've reduced the screen sensitivity, maybe that will help prevent me from getting the multi window accidentally.

I didn't know I could adjust the screen sensitivity!
What else can this thing do?

I thought you may have an issue with the screen in that area from a magnetic clasp or something.

Hey, who's teaching who?!