Is tapping to activate the flashlight a new iOS 18 feature?

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Is tapping to activate the flashlight a new iOS 18 feature?

Hello, I noticed that the flashlight can be turned on by “tapping” your finger on the phone, does anyone else have the same?

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iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Oct 19, 2024 6:31 PM

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Lawrence Finch

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Oct 19, 2024 6:38 PM in response to travixxx

Go to Settings/Accessibility/Touch/Back Tap.You probably have double or triple tap set to Flashlight.

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Oct 19, 2024 7:06 PM in response to travixxx

Yes, Lawrence is correct if you are tapping the back of your phone and it is indeed called Back Tap. Back tap was introduced with iOS 14, so anyone whose iPhone is on iOS 14, iOS 15 or iOS 16 has this feature.

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Oct 19, 2024 6:37 PM in response to lobsterghost1

no, not on the screen, tap on the back cover.

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Oct 19, 2024 6:35 PM in response to travixxx

If you mean the flashlight icon on the lock screen? It's been there for several years now.

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Oct 19, 2024 6:39 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

I was just surprised and would like to know who has it too.

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Is tapping to activate the flashlight a new iOS 18 feature?

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