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
Once activated, you can assign multiple actions for Back Tap — for example:
- 📸 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
The recognition system works accurately even when your phone is inside a protective case, making it ideal for everyday use.
Why You Should Start Using Back Tap Today
This hidden feature can boost your productivity and simplify one-handed operation. With Back Tap, you can instantly access your favorite tools without navigating multiple menus — making it especially handy for multitaskers or accessibility users.
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.
