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Use AssistiveTouch for Physical Button Replacement on iPhone (iOS 18 Guide)

If your iPhone’s side or home button isn’t working properly, or you simply prefer touch-based control, iOS 18’s AssistiveTouch feature lets you replace every hardware button with on-screen gestures. Here’s how to enable and customize it for smooth navigation — no physical buttons needed. 1. Enable AssistiveTouch Go to Settings → Accessibility → Touch → AssistiveTouch and toggle it ON . Once activated, a floating on-screen button appears — this gives you instant access to essential functions like Home, Siri, and Control Center. 📘 Related: Learn about basic iPhone setup and accessibility tools at OnePlus iPhone Hub . 2. Customize the AssistiveTouch Menu Tap Customize Top Level Menu to add or rearrange shortcuts such as: Home – Simulates the physical Home button. Volume Up/Down – Adjusts sound without pressing buttons. Siri – Activates voice assistant instantly. Lock Screen – Locks your iPhone with one tap. You can add u...

Use AssistiveTouch for Physical Button Replacement on iPhone (iOS 18 Guide)

 If your iPhone’s Side, Home, or Volume buttons are damaged—or you just prefer touch-based control—AssistiveTouch on iOS 18 lets you perform every essential action virtually, right on your screen. Here’s how to enable it and customize it for full, button-free use. 1. Enable AssistiveTouch from Accessibility Settings AssistiveTouch is part of the built-in Accessibility suite. To turn it on: Open Settings → Accessibility → Touch . Tap AssistiveTouch . Toggle AssistiveTouch ON . You’ll now see a floating on-screen button that can be moved anywhere. 2. Customize the AssistiveTouch Menu You can tailor this menu to replace all physical buttons: In AssistiveTouch settings , tap Customize Top Level Menu . Tap any icon → choose an action (for example, Lock Screen , Volume Up , Home , or Screenshot ). To add more options, tap the + button (up to 8 icons). Recommended Setup for Full Button Replacement: Lock Screen → replaces the Side button Volume Up / ...