The Back Tap feature on iPhone allows you to perform specific actions, like taking a screenshot, opening the Control Center, or running a Shortcut, by tapping the back of your device. It’s a handy accessibility feature introduced in iOS 14.
How to Enable Back Tap:
Open Settings
- Launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
Go to Accessibility
- Scroll down and tap on Accessibility.
Navigate to Touch Settings
- Under the Physical and Motor section, tap on Touch.
Find Back Tap
- Scroll to the bottom and tap on Back Tap.
Choose a Gesture
- You’ll see two options:
- Double Tap: Assign an action to a double tap on the back of your iPhone.
- Triple Tap: Assign an action to a triple tap.
- Tap on either Double Tap or Triple Tap to customize.
- You’ll see two options:
Select an Action
- Choose from a variety of options, such as:
- System actions (e.g., Home, Screenshot, Volume Up/Down).
- Accessibility features (e.g., Magnifier, VoiceOver, AssistiveTouch).
- Shortcuts (custom workflows you’ve created in the Shortcuts app).
- Choose from a variety of options, such as:
Test the Feature
- Once set, double or triple tap the back of your iPhone to ensure it performs the selected action.
Notes:
- Back Tap works best when your iPhone is held in your hand or on a stable surface.
- The feature is available on iPhone 8 and later models running iOS 14 or newer.
- Some thick or rugged phone cases might interfere with its sensitivity.
Tips for Using Back Tap
- Practice
tapping the back of your phone to get the hang of it. It may take some
time to get used to the motion. - Choose
actions that you use frequently. This will make Back Tap more useful
for you. - Experiment
with different actions. You may find that some actions are more useful
than others.
This feature is especially useful for quickly accessing commonly used functions or making your device easier to use with one hand.
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