Apple’s assistive touch

 

Overview

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AssistiveTouch is an accessibility feature on iPhones and iPads that provides a virtual button on the screen, allowing users to perform actions like adjusting volume, locking the screen, or opening Control Center, even if physical buttons are malfunctioning or difficult to reach. 

Here's a breakdown of how AssistiveTouch works and how to use it: 

What it is: 

Virtual Button:
AssistiveTouch displays a virtual button on the screen that can be dragged to any edge. 
Accessibility Feature:
It's designed to help users with physical limitations or those who find it difficult to use physical buttons. 
Customizable:
You can customize the actions that are performed when you tap the button, or when you double-tap or long-press it. 

How to turn it on: 

Open Settings: Go to the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. 
Navigate to Accessibility: Scroll down and tap on "Accessibility". 
Select Touch: Under the "Physical and Motor" section, tap on "Touch". 
Enable AssistiveTouch: Toggle on the switch next to "AssistiveTouch". 
A virtual button will appear on your screen . 

How to use AssistiveTouch: 

Tap the button:
By default, tapping the button once opens the AssistiveTouch menu, which provides quick access to various functions. 
Customizable Actions:
You can customize the actions by tapping the button, double-tapping, or long-pressing it. 
Move the button:
You can drag the button to any edge of the screen and it will stay there until you move it again. 
Accessibility Shortcut:
You can also set up an Accessibility Shortcut to quickly turn AssistiveTouch on or off by triple-clicking the side or Home button. 

Functions available through AssistiveTouch: 

Adjust volume 
Lock screen 
Restart device 
Capture a screenshot 
Open Siri 
Open Control Center 
Return to the Home screen 
And more 

This video demonstrates how to turn on and use Assistive Touch on your iPhone:

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