Xiaomi’s Hidden “Back Tap” Feature Turns Your Phone’s Back into a Smart Button
Xiaomi and Redmi devices include a number of underrated features that many users overlook — one of them being the incredibly useful “Back Tap” option. This feature transforms the back of your phone into a programmable button, allowing you to launch apps, trigger shortcuts, or perform specific actions by simply double or triple tapping the back of your phone.
While browsing Xiaomi’s new feature lineup, you might have missed this productivity booster that brings important functions right to your fingertips — no menus, no extra taps. This feature reflects Xiaomi’s deep focus on intuitive user experience through gesture commands that make everyday smartphone use faster and easier.
What Is Back Tap and Which Devices Support It
Back Tap is a gesture control that lets you perform quick actions by double or triple tapping the back of your phone. It’s available on Xiaomi and Redmi devices running the latest MIUI or HyperOS builds. Currently, POCO phones don’t support this yet, but future updates may include it.
Only a few smartphone brands — like Xiaomi, Google, and Motorola — have added this kind of functionality.
Steps to Enable and Set Up Back Tap
- Open your phone’s Settings.
- Go to Additional Settings.
- Tap on Gesture Shortcut.
- Select Back Tap.
- Choose between Double Tap or Triple Tap configuration.
Customizable Actions You Can Assign
- 📸 Take a screenshot
- ✨ Launch Gemini or another app
- 🎵 Control music/video playback
- 🔁 Review recent applications
- 🔔 Open notification panel
- 🔦 Turn flashlight on/off
- 📱 Launch specific apps or system settings
By bringing gesture controls like Back Tap, Xiaomi once again proves its dedication to intuitive interfaces and innovative features that redefine how we interact with smartphones daily.
Redmi K90 Pro Max — Flagship Performance Meets Bose Audio Brilliance
Xiaomi has officially announced the launch of the Redmi K90 Pro Max, which will be released in China on October 23rd at 7 PM. This latest flagship smartphone will achieve the highest standards in audio and performance — a strategic move to strengthen Xiaomi’s position in the premium market.
🔊 Audio Partnership with Bose
The device introduces a 2.1 stereo audio system co-developed with Bose. It combines two high-performance speakers and an independent bass unit for immersive sound. Bose’s tuning ensures deep bass, clear vocals, and a cinema-like audio experience — setting new benchmarks in smartphone acoustics.
⚙️ Powerful Hardware with Snapdragon 8 Elite
Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a dedicated D2 AI graphics processor, the K90 Pro Max delivers cutting-edge performance. It supports super-resolution rendering and AI-assisted optimization for gaming, photography, and multitasking — making it one of the most capable Android devices in 2025.
📱 Display & Design
The phone features a 6.9-inch Super Pixel display with Full RGB technology, Qingshan Eye Protection 3.0, and 1-nit ultra-low brightness mode. Combined with DC Dimming and Circularly Polarized Light 2.0, it ensures visual comfort and color accuracy in all lighting environments.
📸 Camera System
The 5x periscope telephoto lens with 10x lossless zoom and OIS stabilization makes photography professional-grade. The Light Hunter 950 sensor provides 13.5EV dynamic range, while the hybrid glass-plastic lens ensures clarity and color precision. A 50MP ultra-wide sensor complements this setup for versatile shooting.
🎨 Premium Design & Build
The K90 Pro Max comes in three colors — Denim Blue, Flowing Gold White, and Pure Black — featuring a one-piece metal camera module and denim-textured back. With IP68 water resistance, it’s designed for elegance and durability.
In short, the Redmi K90 Pro Max brings together Bose-tuned audio, flagship processing, advanced imaging, and premium design. It’s Xiaomi’s bold statement to redefine flagship standards and compete head-to-head with top-tier brands.
