Turning off swipe to fast forward/rewind video?

Just like the title says, I’d love to know if there’s some way to turn off the feature that makes a video rewind or jump forward when I swipe across the screen while the video is in fullscreen. I’ve triggered it by accident many times, often while picking up or putting down my phone, and it’s really annoying.

iPhone 8, iOS 14

Posted on Feb 4, 2023 4:30 AM

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Sep 20, 2023 9:11 AM in response to OzzyUncia

Apple if you removed this feature because some 258 people aggreed on it, you must add a disagree button and see how many people you upset with removing this feature without asking in iOS17.


You dont have to be so dramatic about "i know what is best for you" and add a option for these kind of features, instead of removing it silently 😭


An update on the opinion: People mostly complain because they swipe by accident. Now swipe toggles fullscreen mode. Now people that dont like the feature still wont be satisfied, and enjoyers of the feature is unpleasant too. Thanks :D

I hope i am wrong and there is a option for it.

Sep 21, 2023 3:31 PM in response to OzzyUncia

Bring it Back!


I’m very upset this feature was taken away in the last update (iOS 17). I agree, there should be a toggle button for it; but blanket removal is just as bad as forcing it to everyone. It’s such a helpful feature for single handed users in terms of accessibility.


OzzyUncia wrote:

Just like the title says, I’d love to know if there’s some way to turn off the feature that makes a video rewind or jump forward when I swipe across the screen while the video is in fullscreen. I’ve triggered it by accident many times, often while picking up or putting down my phone, and it’s really annoying.



Turning off swipe to fast forward/rewind video?

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