Method and device for starting program of handheld device

The invention discloses a method and device for starting a program of a handheld device and belongs to the technical field of electronic information. The program is displayed in a display region of the handheld device in a first picture mode. The method comprises the steps of receiving an input operation of a user in an input region, monitoring whether the input operation meets a first starting condition or not, controlling the display region to generate a second picture display program when the input operation meets the first starting condition and starting the program in a second picture. The single-hand operation on the large-sized handheld device can be performed, and user experience is improved.