Android Oreo 8.0 is rolling out for Xiaomi Mi A1. By this time most of the Mi A1 devices are running on Android Oreo. If you have not received the update yet please wait because the update is rolling out in batches.
One of the most anticipated features of Android O is Picture-in-Picture mode. Picture-in-Picture makes multitasking easier and convenient.
You will get the Picture-in-Picture feature in Picture-in-Picture running on Mi A1. Before trying the method please make sure that your device has been updated to the latest version.
How to use Picture-in-Picture Mode in Mi A1:
Step 1: Go to Settings->apps and notification-> advanced
Step 2: Under special app access – open Picture-in-Picture
Step 3: Enable the app you want to use PIP
Step 4: Check the app’s own setting to enable PIP mode (e.g. VLC – Preferences – BG/PIP mode – Play in PIP mode)
Step 5: Open the app and press Physical Home button
Note: As of now, VLC, YouTube, Google Play Movies, Maps, Duo, WhatsApp is working in Picture-in-Picture mode.