Apple accessibility. iPhone: How to use Back Tap feature?

TM Amrita Updated - February 24, 2023 at 03:27 PM.

iPhone Back Tap allows an easy shortcut to trigger a custom action

Apple Inc. allows iPhone users to ‘back tap’ their phones to perform a quick action of their choice. This shortcut allows users to trigger actions such as opening control centre, take a screenshot, or enable accessibility-specific actions.

Accessibility actions include AssistiveTouch, Siri Shortcuts, Magnifier, Reachability, and VoiceOver.

With Back Tap on iOS 14 or later, users can access it on iPhone 8 or later.

Also read: Apple releases new fixes for iPhones, Macs

How to enable Back Tap
  • Step 1: Open Settings and tap ‘Accessibility’
  • Step 2: Tap ‘Touch’, then go to ‘Back Tap’
  • Step 3: Select Double Tap or Triple Tap and select an action of choice
  • Step 4: Test out Back Tap by double or tripple tapping the back of the iPhone to trigger the set action
Published on February 24, 2023 09:57

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