Published 15:06 IST, September 22nd 2020
iOS 14 back tap compatibility: Does iPhone 7 and iPhone 6 support back tap?
iOS 14 back tap feature is one of the top new features of iOS 14. Learn more about iOS 14 back tap compatibility and how to use the back tap feature here.
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iOS 14 was unveiled in Apple’s Time Flies event along with a couple of other major software upgrades for Apple products. iOS 14 has added several new features to the iPhone models. One of the features that has been added to iOS 14 is called Back tap. This feature allows you to add quite a few different actions as shortcuts that are easily accessible for the user just by tapping twice or thrice on the back of their iPhone. Many users have been wondering if their iPhones will have back tap compatibility or not. This question is most common amongst iPhone 7 and 6 users.
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iOS 14 back tap compatibility
Common questions that have been raised amongst users since the launch of this feature are: does iPhone 7 have back tap or does iPhone 6 have back tap functionality? The answer to that is no, they do not support the back tap feature. Although iOS 14 is available for use for the iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, and iPhone 7 Plus, these models aren’t compatible with the newest functionality feature provided by Apple.
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Double-tap feature in iOS 14
The new feature that has passed through under the covers is the back tap feature. This feature allows the individual to set actions such as Shortcuts automation, accessibility features, and iOS system actions to back tap. Users can tap twice or thrice on the back of their phone to execute any of the actions. Users can set a screenshot as their desired action and then carry out taking the screenshot by double-tapping on the back of the phone.
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How to enable Back tap in iOS 14
This feature can be extremely helpful for iPhone users, but it can be confusing to find and start this new feature. Here’s how to enable back tap feature in iOS 14:
- Open Settings from Home screen
- Scroll down and tap on Accessibility
- Look for Touch Accommodations and tap that
- In the list scroll to the bottom and select the Back tap option
- Users will be able to view two options, Double-tap and Triple-tap
- They can set any action such as Shortcuts automation, accessibility features, and iOS system actions to back tap.
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iOS 14 New Features
iOS 14 has provided the users with an array of new features that are extremely handy and have changed the user interface and experience of iOS considerably. These new features were necessary for Apple to stay ahead in the competition. Here are the new features for iOS 14:
- The use of widgets on the home screen
- Removal of Applications from the home screen
- Removal of Pages from the Home Screen
- Application Gallery
- Siri gets a much-required update
- Picture-in-Picture
- No more full-screen calls
- Translate Application
- Pinning Conversation in Messages
- Memoji Tweaks
- Users can change their car-play wallpaper now
- Users can plan cycling trips on the maps application
- Users can create a hidden folder in the photos application
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15:06 IST, September 22nd 2020