Double click side bar for Apps

iPhone 16 double click side button won’t open apps from App Store. Is there an easier way?

Posted on Nov 21, 2025 3:53 PM

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Posted on Nov 22, 2025 3:50 PM

Most people find that changing the Side Button's Click Speed helps with this issue.


Go to Settings>Accessibilty>Side Button and change the Click Speed to Slow.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 26.0.1;  Watch, Series 10 GPS-only, watchOS 26.0.2; iPhone 16, iOS 26.0.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 26.0.1 HomePods, audioOS 26

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Double click side bar for Apps

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