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How to get the small screen on my iPhone

I want to get the reduced screen which I can access with one hand

Posted on Aug 4, 2023 12:49 PM

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Posted on Aug 5, 2023 12:22 PM

Hi there Riaz Mumbai,


It sounds like you want help utilizing your iPhone screen with one hand. There are helpful steps in this Apple article to help you accomplish that: Reach the top of the iPhone screen with one hand


1. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch, then turn on Reachability.
2. To lower the top half of the screen, do one the following:
- On an iPhone with Face ID: Swipe down on the bottom edge of the screen.
- On an iPhone with a Home button: Lightly double-tap the Home button.
3. To return to the full screen, tap the upper half of the screen.


All the best.

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Aug 5, 2023 12:22 PM in response to Riaz Mumbai

Hi there Riaz Mumbai,


It sounds like you want help utilizing your iPhone screen with one hand. There are helpful steps in this Apple article to help you accomplish that: Reach the top of the iPhone screen with one hand


1. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch, then turn on Reachability.
2. To lower the top half of the screen, do one the following:
- On an iPhone with Face ID: Swipe down on the bottom edge of the screen.
- On an iPhone with a Home button: Lightly double-tap the Home button.
3. To return to the full screen, tap the upper half of the screen.


All the best.

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