Spaces & multitasking on Android XR

On your Android XR device, you can use Home Space or Full Space.

  • Home Space: You can open, move, and resize multiple windows and apps.
  • Full Space: You can focus on an immersive experience with just one app.

Use Full Space

  1. Open the app you want to use in Full Space.
    • Some apps automatically open in Full Space.
  2. If applicable, to switch to Full Space, find and select the expand window button.
    • If applicable, to exit Full Space, find and select the compact window button.

Open & resize an app window in Home Space

  1. On your Android XR device, open the Home screen.
  2. Select the app you want to open.
    • To resize: Aim at one corner of the app window until it’s highlighted, then pinch, hold, and drag.
    • To move a window: Aim at the border of the app window until it's highlighted, then pinch, hold, and drag.

Tips:

  • You can continue to open more apps or multiple windows of the same app and arrange them as you prefer.
  • To automatically arrange up to 3 of your most recently used apps, on the app toolbar, select the secondary menu and then Tidy up.
    • On your Home screen, you can also select Tidy up.

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