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Your iPhone’s New Secret Button… Back Tap

By iPad Pete 32 Comments

Did you know that your iPhone has a secret button? It’s true – provided that you’ve upgraded to iOS 14 and have an iPhone 8 or newer, that is.

As of the latest version of iOS 14, Apple launched a feature called “Back Tap.”

Back Tap was originally designed to be an accessibility feature, but it allows you to either double or triple tap the back of your phone to perform a range of custom tasks depending on your needs.

This can include taking a screenshot, locking your phone, or even launching certain apps.

Here’s how you can start using “Back Tap” on your own device right away.

1. Unlock your phone and open the “Settings” application.

2. Scroll through and select the option labeled “Accessibility” from the menu.

3. Tap once on the option labeled “Touch.”

4. Select the option labeled “Back Tap.”

5. Choose how many taps you’d like to initiate. “Double Tap” enables the feature after two taps, while “Triple Tap” enables it after three.

6. Scroll through the list and select what you’d like the “Back Tap” feature to actually do. You can have it enable Siri, increase or decrease the volume, open “Spotlight” search and more.

Once you’ve made your selection, you’re done.

You can now exit the “Settings” app, and start using “Back Tap” with two or three taps whenever you want. Pretty Amazing!

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  1. Janet says

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    You need to advise that it doesn’t work with a case on the phone. Also you can choose both 2 taps and three taps. I love you emails. Keep the coming.

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    • Steve says

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      Works on my 12max

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    • David Pentrack says

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      Works on my case

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    • Johnny says

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      Mine works with the case on.

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    • Anise Moten says

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      Yes it does work with a case on. Tap where the apple is in the back. Or just below it.

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    • Sue Hindson McKinney says

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      Works with my case

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      • Mike says

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        Not with the otter box

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    • Phil says

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      I works with my case! It’s an Apple leather case.

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    • George says

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      it works on my case…

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    • Karen says

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      It worked on my iPhone 11 Pro Max, and I have a heavy case on my phone!

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    • Susan says

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      Works with my case on …love it! Thanks for telling me about it..I love your info messages!

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    • Cg says

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      Works on my case iphone8

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  2. Debra Whitsett says

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    It did work through my case. Maybe it depends on the type of case you have. Love this! Thank you!

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  3. Fran says

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    It does work with a case on.

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  4. Nancy Lowe says

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    Mine works with the screen shot. Love it!

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  5. Richard says

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    Every one has a ‘case’ for their phone. Sounds like a good feature…

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  6. Faye says

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    Love your IPhone (and IPad) tips; keep them coming!

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  7. Ann Staley says

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    My case/cover is Loopy & it does work, maybe too good. Been taking screenshots when I lay phone down sometimes.

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  8. Judy Paschall says

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    Absolutely love your emails!
    So informative… I’ve learned so much!
    Keep them coming!!

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  9. lois w hughes says

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    Works fine with a cover..

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  10. Ruth says

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    So cool! Thank you!

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  11. Terri says

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    Had to change my screen shot from 2tap to 3 tap because it would go off several times when I placed my phone down on flat service. Not sure why but doesn’t do it any more.

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  12. JANET HABER says

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    so cool – screen shot works through case –

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  13. Alfonso Diaz says

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    My works with case on as well!!

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  14. Stacy says

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    Mine works with the case. I did not expect it to.

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  15. Donna says

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    Works with my case.

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  16. Jan says

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    Working great

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  17. Mike says

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    Nice feature, doesn’t work with the OtterBox

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  18. Fran Jolliffe says

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    Mine doesnt have ‘“Back Touch”

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  19. Lon says

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    Any chance of them adding the new app library to the options?

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  20. Debra says

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    Can you only choose one option?

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  21. Christy Caldwell says

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    Thank you, this little trick was very helpful. I could never figure out how to do a screenshot, now I can.

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