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User profile for user: theJwong
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turn off swipe gestures

we used to have the ability to turn off swipe gestures globally, I can't seem to find the ability to do this anymore on iOS 16


the main reason for this request is because browsing the web is very annoying, many websites have carousels that scroll horizontally, and I am constantly triggering the swipe gesture instead which takes me back/forward on the web-page, it's driving me insane to the point that I don't want to browse the web on my phone anymore


please bring the option to turn it on and off globally back, as this was definitely an option before

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Feb 28, 2023 7:59 AM

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User profile for user: jmarse1
jmarse1
User level: Community Specialist

Posted on Mar 1, 2023 7:18 PM

Hi theJwong,


We'll be glad to help you out with this. All customization options for gestures and similar can be found in Adjust how iPhone responds to your touch


Specifically, "Adjust settings for taps, swipes, and multiple touches

  1. Go to Settings  > Accessibility > Touch > Touch Accommodations, then turn on Touch Accommodations.
  2. You can configure iPhone to do any of the following:
    • Respond to touches of a certain duration: Turn on Hold Duration, then tap the Decrement button or the Increment button to adjust the duration. (The default is 0.10 seconds.)
    • Prevent unintended swipe gestures: To increase the amount of movement required before a swipe gesture begins, tap Swipe Gestures, turn on Swipe Gestures, then adjust required movement.
    • Treat multiple touches as a single touch: Turn on Ignore Repeat, then tap the Decrement button or the Increment button to adjust the amount of time allowed between multiple touches.
  • Respond to the first or last place you touch: Choose Use Initial Touch Location or Use Final Touch Location.
    • If you choose Use Initial Touch Location, iPhone uses the location of your first tap—when you tap an app on the Home Screen, for example. If you choose Use Final Touch Location, iPhone registers the tap where you lift your finger. iPhone responds to a tap when you lift your finger within a certain period of time. Tap the Decrement button or the Increment button to adjust the timing. Your device can respond to other gestures, such as a drag gesture, if you wait longer than the gesture delay.

"


We hope this helps.


Cheers.

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jmarse1
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Mar 1, 2023 7:18 PM in response to theJwong

Hi theJwong,


We'll be glad to help you out with this. All customization options for gestures and similar can be found in Adjust how iPhone responds to your touch


Specifically, "Adjust settings for taps, swipes, and multiple touches

  1. Go to Settings  > Accessibility > Touch > Touch Accommodations, then turn on Touch Accommodations.
  2. You can configure iPhone to do any of the following:
    • Respond to touches of a certain duration: Turn on Hold Duration, then tap the Decrement button or the Increment button to adjust the duration. (The default is 0.10 seconds.)
    • Prevent unintended swipe gestures: To increase the amount of movement required before a swipe gesture begins, tap Swipe Gestures, turn on Swipe Gestures, then adjust required movement.
    • Treat multiple touches as a single touch: Turn on Ignore Repeat, then tap the Decrement button or the Increment button to adjust the amount of time allowed between multiple touches.
  • Respond to the first or last place you touch: Choose Use Initial Touch Location or Use Final Touch Location.
    • If you choose Use Initial Touch Location, iPhone uses the location of your first tap—when you tap an app on the Home Screen, for example. If you choose Use Final Touch Location, iPhone registers the tap where you lift your finger. iPhone responds to a tap when you lift your finger within a certain period of time. Tap the Decrement button or the Increment button to adjust the timing. Your device can respond to other gestures, such as a drag gesture, if you wait longer than the gesture delay.

"


We hope this helps.


Cheers.

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