This article explains how to set up double-tap gestures on Android 12 and later. Only Google Pixel 4 phones and later support the Quick Tap feature.

What to Know

  • Go to Settings > System > Gestures > Quick Tap and move the Use Quick Tap slider to the on position.Choose an action, then double-tap the back of your phone to activate the action.To turn the action off, go to Gestures and move the Use Quick Tap slider to the off position.

How Do I Turn on Double Tap Gesture on Android Phone?

With Quick Tap turned on, you can double-tap the back of the phone and activate certain features. Follow these steps to turn on Quick Tap:

  • Open the Settings app.
  • Tap System.
  • Select Gestures.
  • Tap Quick Tap (or Quick tap to start actions on Android 13).
  • Tap the Use Quick Tap slider to move it to the on position. If you don’t see it, your phone doesn’t support the feature.
  • By default, Quick Tap is set to take a screenshot, but you can change it to open Google Assistant, pause or play media, open your Recent Apps menu, show the notification shade, or even open a custom application.
  • In Android 13, you can use Quick Tap to toggle the flashlight.

How Do I Turn off Double Tap Gesture on My Android?

If you get tired of using the Quick Tap gesture on your Android phone, you can always disable it completely. Go back to Settings > System > Gestures > Quick Tap and move the Use Quick Tap slider to the off position.

Open the Settings app.

Tap System.

Select Gestures.

Tap Quick Tap (or Quick tap to start actions on Android 13).

Tap the Use Quick Tap slider to move it to the on position. If you don’t see it, your phone doesn’t support the feature.

By default, Quick Tap is set to take a screenshot, but you can change it to open Google Assistant, pause or play media, open your Recent Apps menu, show the notification shade, or even open a custom application.

In Android 13, you can use Quick Tap to toggle the flashlight.

Why Should I Use Double Tap Gestures?

Quick Tap gestures can be a great way to quickly access certain parts of your phone’s system without having to reach across the entire screen. If you use a larger device like the Pixel 5, it can be handy for pulling down the notification shade or even opening an application you use often.

  • How do I use my Android in one-handed mode?
  • To turn on one-handed mode in Android 12, go to Settings > System > Gestures > One-Handed mode. To activate one-handed mode, swipe downward from the center of the bottom half of the screen.
  • How do I get the back button on Android 12?
  • To turn on navigation buttons on your Google Pixel, go to Settings > System > Gestures > System Navigation > 3-Button Navigation. This restores the traditional Android button icons (Back, Home, and Recent apps).

To turn on one-handed mode in Android 12, go to Settings > System > Gestures > One-Handed mode. To activate one-handed mode, swipe downward from the center of the bottom half of the screen.

To turn on navigation buttons on your Google Pixel, go to Settings > System > Gestures > System Navigation > 3-Button Navigation. This restores the traditional Android button icons (Back, Home, and Recent apps).

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