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One setting you’ll use all the time
Ever stumble across a setting and think, “Wait, why didn’t I set this up sooner?”
Turn your phone into a shortcut machine with this hidden feature. Let me introduce you to Back Tap.
This Android and iPhone feature lets you double- or triple-tap the back of your phone to trigger actions like turning on the flashlight, taking a screenshot or launching your favorite app.
It’s tucked away under Accessibility settings (of all places), but once you set it up, it feels like a secret power move.
📱 A tap here, a tap there
No more swiping through home screens or hollering at your phone like a maniac. I set mine up like this:
- Double tap = Flashlight
- Triple tap = Notes app
So when I walk into a dark garage? Tap. Tap. When I have a random idea at 4 a.m.? Triple tap. It’s faster than digging through apps, and it actually makes me feel like I’m in control of my phone again. It’s like the “open sesame” of your home screen.
Finally, a feature that makes you feel like Batman without the trauma budget.
Here’s the real kicker: You can also assign it to run any shortcut you create. I tried one that when I triple-tap, it texts my husband, “Leaving now. Be home soon.” Sweet.
🤖 Team Android, you’re not left out
Pixel phones have Quick Tap, and Samsung users can try Good Lock’s RegiStar module from the Galaxy Store. Same idea, same time-saving goodness.
Let me tell you, once you try it, tapping becomes second nature. It’s like discovering the microwave’s secret popcorn setting.
🔧 Want to try it?
On iPhone:
Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap. Exit the Settings menu.
On Pixel:
Settings > System > Gestures > Quick Tap. Exit the Settings menu.
On Samsung:
Download Good Lock, navigate to RegiStar > Customize Back Tap. Exit the Settings menu.
Stop yer whining, “Kim, what about my Android?” Some Androids might support apps to give you this superpower. It depends on your make and model. You can try Action Notch and Gesture Control.
🚰 I want my joke about taps to come naturally. So I’m not going to faucet. (Oh wait, wrong tap. 😂)
So there you have it: peak lazy genius. Instead of yelling, “Hey, Siri” like you’re casting a spell that never works, just tap the back of your phone like it owes you money.
Now then, I’m all about sharing tips that make life easier. Got a hidden feature you love? Hit reply or drop a comment with it, along with your superhero name. I might feature yours next Saturday.
Tags: Android, Feature, home, love, settings
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