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I have an iPhone 12 running iOS 15.1. The silicone case I use makes it a bit hard to press the side button to put it to sleep. Sure, I could get a new case, but I thought maybe the Back Tap feature could be used to do that. I looked at the list of things the Back Tap can do but did not find any that would put it to Sleep. Did I miss it or it's simply cannot be done?
iPhone 12
Steve is indeed CORRECT. Lock Screen option is there under DOUBLE and TRIPLE TAP for Back Tap. Not sure what I was thinking, however, Steve studied my response and corrected it perfectly. Thanks.
Axel F.
As you have learned, the back tap action cannot lock your iPhone's screen (you have called it the sleep mode). The reason for that is because you have a big side button to turn off the screen and lock it. If you are using the Apple's Silicone Case and you are having trouble depressing the side button, then you can take it to the Apple Store and get it exchanged (if it was purchased less than a year ago). I use the Apple silicone case and buttons depress with little to no effort.
Axel F.
Have to disagree with Axel F on this one, I have Triple Tap set to lock, see screenshot:
I guess Steve is right. I tried it and it worked. Thanks!
Can the Back Tap feature be used to put an iPhone to sleep?
