Only a few smartphone manufacturers offer the practical additional function to trigger different actions by tapping the back of the device. This function is also referred to as "Back Tap".
Back Tap, or also called "quick type" for pixel phones, was used with Android 12Inevitably, however, not all users are known.
DieSmartphones von XiaomiandMotorolaThere is also such a function in the settings.
The feature offers a great advantage:
- With quick typing, you can trigger different actions depending on the smartphone, for example creating a screenshot, calling the Google Assistant or opening a specific app.
- Fast types reacts precisely to the tap. You will also get a haptic feedback when the function triggers.
- In the options, sensitivity can also be reduced (for pixel smartphones).
Activate Back Tap on Google Physics-that's how it works
Requirement For the additional button: You need a Google pixel smartphone with Android 12 or higher.
Then activate quick types as follows:
- Open the settings on the Google cell phone.
- Scroll to the "System" point at the bottom.
- Now switch to "(touch) gestures and movements".
- Now tap on "Type quickly to start actions".
- Set the hook on "Use quick tips" and select an action from the list that you want to use for this.
With the help of the additional button on the back of the smartphone, the following actions are available:
- Create screenshot
- Call digital assistants
- Play or pause the media
- Watch recently open apps
- Show notifications
- Switch off the flashlight
Particularly practical: You can even open a specific app.
As mentioned, sensitivity can be reduced. To do this, select the "stronger tap" option below.
Activate "Back Tap" on Xiaomi cell phones-that's how it works
The manufacturer Xiaomi has integrated the baking tap gesture into the Miui 12 version, with in contrast to the Google smartphones between double and triple tapes-as with the iPhone.
Notice: The option does not seem to be available on all Xiaomi devices from MIUI 12 or higher. Unfortunately, there is no specific information for which smartphones the function is activated and when further cell phones will follow.
How to activate the function at Xiaomi:
- Open the settings on the cell phone.
- Now change to "further settings".
- Now tap on "gestures-short commands".
- Now select "Type on the back"
- Now tap on "Tip on the back twice" or "Tap three times on the back".
The following actions are available for both options each:
- computer
- Silent mode
- Alipay payment code
- Wechat payment code
- Alipay-Scanner
- WeChat Scanner
- Talkback (reads content on the screen)
- No
Activate Back Tap on Motorola Physics (and Lenovo) - that's how it works
Motorola calls this function in the settings Quick Launch. However, the function fulfills the same purpose as Back Tap or quick.
Notice: As with Xiaomi, the compatibility depends on the respective model. Unfortunately, there is no official list of Motorola and Lenovo smartphones that supported Back Tap or Quick Launch.
How to activate your quick launch:
- Open the settings on the smartphone.
- Now change to the "gestures" point.
- Now tap on »Quick Launch«.
- Sets the hook for "Quick Launch" and select the "Settings" item at the bottom left to activate any option
The following options are available for the gesture on your smartphone:
- Open recorder
- Open Smart Connect
- Start and stop music
- Record screenshot
- Screen recording
- Back to the start screen
- Watch recently open apps
- Open specific app
Can I activate Back Tap with Samsung and Co.?
No, there is native with Samsung, Honor, Sony, Nothing and Co. The manufacturers have not (yet) integrated this function into their operating system.
However, you can help third -party apps that have a similar function.
How do I activate the function on the iPhone?
How to activate the back tap gesture on the iPhone and which devices support this function.
Briefly summarized here:
- Open your settings.
- Select the menu item "Operating aid" in the settings.
- Select the "Tip" menu item in the operating aids.
- Select "Type on the back" and switch on "Back Tap".
Do you use this function on your smartphone or have you not known it yet? What action triggers back tap on your cell phone? Write it in the comments below!
Note: This article has already been published on Gamestar.de.
