diff --git a/res/layout/message_list_xl.xml b/res/layout/message_list_xl.xml
index b16719d31..2d560ed12 100644
--- a/res/layout/message_list_xl.xml
+++ b/res/layout/message_list_xl.xml
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@
 
 <LinearLayout
     xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
+    android:splitMotionEvents="true"
     android:orientation="horizontal"
     android:layout_width="match_parent"
     android:layout_height="match_parent">