How to turn on Assistive Touch

Hello everybody, i just wanna know why everytime i wanna download an app they ask to turn the assisitive touch on however my double click button is on but it’s not working , please if someone knows the answers , i’ll be thankful to share it with me


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iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on Mar 13, 2023 2:29 PM

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Posted on Mar 15, 2023 10:28 AM

Hello Hubaaa,


When you download an app, you need to double click the side button in order to confirm the download. If the button is not working, that is why it's prompting you to turn on the AssistiveTouch. You can use one of these ways to turn it on:


• Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch, then turn on AssistiveTouch
• Use "Hey Siri" to say, “Turn on AssistiveTouch”
• Go to Settings > Accessibility > Accessibility Shortcut, then turn on AssistiveTouch

Use AssistiveTouch on your iPhone


To get the side button repaired, you'll need to have the device serviced. You can find available service options for iPhone here: iPhone Repair & Service


Cheers!


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Mar 15, 2023 10:28 AM in response to Hubaaa

Hello Hubaaa,


When you download an app, you need to double click the side button in order to confirm the download. If the button is not working, that is why it's prompting you to turn on the AssistiveTouch. You can use one of these ways to turn it on:


• Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch, then turn on AssistiveTouch
• Use "Hey Siri" to say, “Turn on AssistiveTouch”
• Go to Settings > Accessibility > Accessibility Shortcut, then turn on AssistiveTouch

Use AssistiveTouch on your iPhone


To get the side button repaired, you'll need to have the device serviced. You can find available service options for iPhone here: iPhone Repair & Service


Cheers!


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