How to Configure and Use Back Tap on iPhone
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Tested on
- iOS 18.4 - iPhone 15 Pro
- You will need
- iPhone 8 or later running iOS 14 or later
Step by step
Open the Accessibility settings
Launch the Settings app from your Home Screen. Scroll down and tap Accessibility, then select Touch.
Access the Back Tap menu
Scroll to the bottom of the Touch menu. Tap Back Tap to view the configuration options.
Assign an action to Double Tap
Tap Double Tap to see the list of available system actions, accessibility features, and Shortcuts. Select your desired action to bind it to a double tap gesture.
Note: Selecting a Shortcut allows you to trigger complex automation workflows instantly.Assign an action to Triple Tap
Navigate back to the main Back Tap screen and tap Triple Tap. Choose a separate action that differs from your Double Tap choice to maximize functionality.
Verify the gesture sensitivity
Return to your Home Screen. Use your finger to firmly tap the back of your iPhone twice or three times depending on your settings to trigger the assigned action.
Note: If the action does not trigger, ensure your phone case is not too thick to register the physical taps.