In 8 steps the freeform mode of Android 7.0 activate – Android Planet

The freeform mode of Android 7.0, with which it is possible to use apps in small windows, convert, rotate and move, is not available by default. However, there is a way how you can activate and use.

When Google a few months ago Android 7.0 (Nougat) announced, it became clear that the operating system has a function to apps in small windows. These can then be larger or smaller and moving, which makes you even easier to multitask in Android. In Remix OS, the operating system that Android to the pc, there is a similar function is processed.

A few months later it became clear that the so-called 'freeform mode' not available for users, but for developers. A pity, because this walk many an interesting feature wrong. However, there is a way to change the mode to still activate and use. To do this, follow the steps below, but keep in mind that the function is not always works well. Also you obviously have a device with Android 7.0, as the Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P, to dispose.

1. First, you need the options for developers to activate. You can do this by going to the settings, 'About phone' and seven times on the Build number to tap it;
2. Go back to the settings and select the options for developers;
3. Swipe all the way down and turn on the option 'Format operations force modified';
4. Restart your device now again;
5. When your smartphone is restarted, you need the app Taskbar to install. Then Open the app;
6. Choose 'Freeform mode' and make sure that the option ” Freeform window support is enabled. Turn off Taskbar now fully on by pressing the switch at the top-right tapping;
7. appears On the screen, then a app drawer icon, but make sure you are not yet on tap;
8. be sure to Close all recently opened apps, after which you can click the Taskbar icon you can press to apps in the freeform mode to use.

Did you go through the steps and tap the Taskbar icon, all app icons on your homescreen to disappear. This Is not the case, then you can multitaskmenu of Android open, and then click the icon tap. Then you can move your installed apps in a small window on the screen and move.

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