How to activate Flash by tapping the back of the iPhone

Since iOS 14, iPhone users have had the ability to set up quick actions by tapping the back of their device. This option, which is very easy to configure, allows you to start all sorts of actions very quickly, without having to enter various menus on the device, or by pressing any buttons. Find out how to configure it by tapping the back of the iPhone flash two or three times.

1. Download shortcuts

Get started by downloading the app Shortcuts. This utility provided by Apple allows you to create small automation scripts, which will be essential for our remaining handling.

Download Shortcuts for iPhone (Free)

2. Create a shortcut

Open the app Shortcuts, Then section My shortcuts, Press the button + Create new shortcut. In the search field, enter Flash, And press Action Adjust the incandescent bulb.

Press now Fix Turn this function into a support To change.
Press the custom button indicated by three small dots and enter the name of your shortcut, for example, Check by pressing the button OK.
Save your shortcut by pressing again OK Close the Shortcuts app.

3. Open systems

Open it now Settings IPhone to go to menu Access. Section Physics and motor skills, Press To touch.

4. Touch the back of the device option

At the bottom of the list, enter the menu Touch the back of the device. Depending on your preferences, enter Touch twice Or Touch 3 times. This is similar to the action that must be performed to activate Flash. If you are worried about accidentally implementing it, like the option Touch 3 times.

Scroll through the list of proposed actions until you reach the area where your group is Shortcuts Select the shortcut Flash You have now created.

Then close the iPhone settings. Tap the back of your device twice or thrice (depending on the option selected). The iPhone flash should then turn on automatically. Tap the back of the device to turn it off.