Multitasking is most likely the most prominent function of a smartphone. It feels truly practical to be able to switch between apps as well as tasks anytime. By default, Android lets us switch between task by tapping as well as holding the house button as well as then choose the preferred app from the list. However, the capability to utilize different apps as well as tasks at the exact same time in different windows like we do on desktop computers is definitely a much better method of multitasking. since of the screen-size restriction of smartphones, having this function on smaller screens is not extremely enjoyable, however if you have a phablet gadget with about 6-inch display, the situation is different.

The multi-window function was very first introduced by Samsung about a year back with the Galaxy note 2. later it rolled to some other gadgets too. Its latest flagship phablet, the Galaxy note 3, Samsung has introduced a  more fine-tuned method of multitasking. apart from the improved Multi-window feature, the gadget includes one more awesome performance called Pen window that enables you to view as well as utilize different apps simultaneously in separate floating windows. thanks to the gorgeous screen of note 3 that makes this function a useful treat!

Unfortunately. the floating Pen window function discovered on the Galaxy note 3 supports only a restricted set of predefined stock apps. Thus, there are a number of stock as well as third-party apps that cannot be utilized in floating Pen Window. The Android neighborhood has billions of members as well as there is a huge sect of people who keep hunting for new possibilities. Soloilmeglio from XDA forum has discovered the system data accountable for adding Pen window support to apps. By editing/adding the generic name values of apps you want to whitelist for the Pen Window, you can enjoy those apps for multitasking.

Requirements

Since the procedure includes editing a system file, it’s obvious that it needs root permission on your Galaxy note 3 to gain access to the file. If you have not rooted it yet, please do it now utilizing out simple rooting tutorials for the device:

How to root Samsung Galaxy note 3

It’s not possible to gain access to the system data on your phone utilizing the stock My data or any type of other typical app, you’ll likewise requirement a root data browser. If you don’t have a root data manager already, download a great app now (I prefer root Browser):

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Another thing, you should likewise have the name ID value of the app bundle you desire to add Pen window support. If it is a third-party app, you can discover the app generic name in the Play store URL for the app:

How to add apps to Pen Window

Launch a root data browser.

Navigate to  system/csc/ as well as open the other.xml or feature.xml (depends on your phone’s CSC code).

Then add the app bundle name ID at the beginning of the file. right here is an example:
com.sec.android.app.clockpackage,com.facebook.katana,com.android.settings,com.adobe.reader,com.google.earth,com.alensw.PicFolder,com.maxmpz.audioplayer,com.android.contacts,com.mirko.csr,com.sec.android.app.myfiles,com.pof.android,com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer,

After adding the app names, save your modifications as well as exit data manager.

Reboot your phone.

You should now be able to enjoy your preferred app in Pen Window. Cheers!

Update:

Easier method to allow apps for Pen Window

If you want to add your preferred app to the Pen window on your Galaxy note 3, there is a newer as well as easier solution. XDA member xperiacle has released an app called Pen WindowManager that can quickly do the task for you. To be able to utilize this app, you must have  rooted note 3.

Just download as well as set up the app as well as handle your Pen window apps easily.

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