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How can I optimise BackTap consistency

I like the idea of Back Tap, but it's been terribly inconsistent in registering my taps. Are there any strategies to increase its accuracy: tapping location, tapping speed, etc?

iPhone 8, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 16, 2025 7:37 AM

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Posted on Jan 16, 2025 7:48 AM

I'd love an answer to this, too. It seemed like such a good idea when it came out but I gave up trying to use it a while ago with both my iPhone 13 minis because it's inconsistent and what should have been a quick couple of taps while I took the phone out of my pocket turned into having to look for something to hit the phone with - which took longer than opening the phone and finding the app. For me, it's worse when the phone is in a case but even out of the case it likes a hard tap, like with a coin or a glass. Another great idea that doesn't work very well.

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Jan 16, 2025 7:48 AM in response to abdulhadi405

I'd love an answer to this, too. It seemed like such a good idea when it came out but I gave up trying to use it a while ago with both my iPhone 13 minis because it's inconsistent and what should have been a quick couple of taps while I took the phone out of my pocket turned into having to look for something to hit the phone with - which took longer than opening the phone and finding the app. For me, it's worse when the phone is in a case but even out of the case it likes a hard tap, like with a coin or a glass. Another great idea that doesn't work very well.

How can I optimise BackTap consistency

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