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Use Floating Window on OnePlus Phones

For starters, there are two ways to use the floating window on OxygenOS 11/ Oxygen OS 10. You can either enable Freeform windows in developer options to use day-to-day apps in draggable mini-windows or use selective apps in a floating window while in the gaming mode. Both are detailed below.

Method 1- Using Freeform Windows

You can enable floating windows on your OnePlus phone through the freeform windows option hidden in developer options. It requires a three-step process, given below.

Turn On Developer Options

Enable Freeform Windows in Developer Options

Use Apps in Floating Window

The app will now open in a small floating window on the screen. You can drag the floating window around or resize the app by pinching its edges. Note that not all apps support freeform windows. Also, some apps may not work correctly.

Method 2- Using Gaming Mode (WhatsApp, Telegram, and Instagram)

OxygenOS comes with a dedicated Gaming Mode to enhance the overall experience while gaming. Interestingly, it also lets you use apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Instagram in a floating window. Gaming Mode gets activated automatically when you open a game added in the Game Space. You can add games to the list via the “Games” app on your phone. Once added, you access these apps in a floating window using the Gaming Toolbox, as follows:

Using Gaming Mode’s floating window feature, you can check your Instagram or read and reply to messages on WhatsApp and Telegram without disturbing your game. Unfortunately, only these three apps are supported for now. On some models, you may face strange aspect ratio issues while viewing stories when you open Instagram normally after using it in a floating window. To fix the issue, force stop the Instagram app and open it again. Supported Models: The floating window option in Gaming Mode is available only on the models given below. You won’t find it on OnePlus 5T or older devices.

OnePlus 9R, OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 ProOnePlus 8TOnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 ProOnePlus NordOnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7T ProOnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 ProOnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T

Wrapping Up- Multitask with Floating Apps on OnePlus

This was all about how you can use the floating window feature for multitasking on your OnePlus smartphone. We tried it on OxygenOS 11, so it should work fine on all OnePlus phones running the latest software, including the OnePlus 7-series, OnePlus 8-series, and the new OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9R, and OnePlus 9 Pro. Do try it and let me know your experience in the comments below.