How do I go back on an iPhone 7 Plus? Don't tell me to swipe

Why not just close out of the app completely and reopen to the main screen? As you have indicated, it should open to the main menu and allow you to scan the QR Code you are wanting scanned. Also, it has been iterated multiple times that a poorly designed app by the developer is not the fault of Apple, but of whoever created it. In this case it is Google - It does not mean Google is terrible, it just means the app needs updating.

Whatever. I'm convinced you're not here for help at all, but are simply a troll trying to push your google agenda.

You completely dismiss all of the advice you're given because that's not how your samsung did things.

What you are probably doing is using 3D Touch rather than a simple touch gesture. When you touch and hold on the app from the home screen, make sure you don't press down on the screen too much, otherwise 3D touch will enable and give you options/shortcuts for the app, (such as sharing) rather than the wiggle to delete option. A light touch and hold 🙂

Jive does a lot of goofy stuff. Apple is aware of it (members with Lounge access report these issues to the hosts) and they send on the bug reports to Jive. But until Jive does something to fix the issues, we're stuck with the way it works - or doesn't.

mileena wrote:

Please help. I just switched to Apple. There is no back button on my iPhone 7+. I am within the apple called Google Authenticator. I need to go back to the main page on that app to scan a QR code, but I can't. No online advice works. Swiping left to right only opens up different apps. I need to go back WITHIN an app.

To go back to a previous app double-press the HOME button, then tap on the app you want to return to.

That has been mentioned quite a few times, but the cost involved in developing forum software that can handle the enormous daily load, number of active members and cross-linked servers involved with Apple's forum is daunting.

Apple has switched forum software twice since I've been a member. They had to, as the former software in use could no longer handle the forum's demands. There are only two or three packages to pick from at this level. Apple went with Jive.

If they took the time and resources to write their own forum software, it would take at least a couple of years to write and test the heck out of it before you would dare replace what the forums are currently running on with your own. It would easily run over a million dollars in development and testing time. Not worth it when you can obtain software already available.

Adobe also uses Jive for the same reason. Sure, they have the talent to write their own forum software, but the expense isn't worth it.

mileena wrote:

Thank you for all of your help. I apologize for my earlier attitude. I get all hyper when I get something new and become very impatient.

I am not a troll. I own an iPod and iPhone. I would by a MacBook laptop but it is too expensive.

There are users who start their post bashing Apple and praising other product like Android. I understand you're frustrated but in here, Apple bashing is treated as if you've insulted Apple fan's mother. They will jump on you. I guarantee that. I don't consider myself an Apple or Google fan. I use both. I don't praise one or the other because there are things that I like in both products. So, in the future, it is best to start a post explaining what you're doing.

Ahhh...I see. Money is at the root of everything.

It's a matter of not spending it foolishly. What would Apple get out of a million dollar plus investment? Very little. The only businesses who might be interested in any forum software Apple developed would be places like Adobe. How much would you have to charge for a license to make up your development cost? Answer: a LOT. Who would buy it when they already have Jive in place? Pretty much no one.

Jive isn't cheap, but it's WAY cheaper than the cost of developing your own forum software when something that suits your needs already exists.

ShagCA wrote:

There are users who start their post bashing Apple and praising other product like Android. I understand you're frustrated but in here, Apple bashing is treated as if you've insulted Apple fan's mother. They will jump on you. I guarantee that. I don't consider myself an Apple or Google fan. I use both. I don't praise one or the other because there are things that I like in both products. So, in the future, it is best to start a post explaining what you're doing.

The reason it doesn't go over well is because if someone is angry and in a very negative frame of mind, especially of the "Apple is bad/stupid/evil" variety, it's almost impossible to help the. It makes absolutely no difference to me how people feel about Apple, Google or the Queen of England. Those feelings have no place in a technical support question. I think I'm not alone.

So while I agree with your final advice, I do take umbrage at your insinuation that we are all somehow crazed Apple fans who can't bear criticism of Apple.