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Action Button Usages and Shortcuts Examples [MERGED]
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I have struggled to find any practical use for the action button other than mute.
I thought it would be great to create a thread where people talk about what they use it for.
So what does your action button do?
I thought it would be great to create a thread where people talk about what they use it for.
So what does your action button do?
I tried to use it to start camera and as a shutter button. But I felt it is unnecessary as opening camera is easy from lock screen and volume button can be used as shutter. So, I changed it back to mute. Wish it worked like.. One click for camera, two for mute etc..
I use it to open a shortcut mini menu where I can add bespoke actions. Currently I have Mute, Sleep Focus toggle, Open camera, Set alarm, Lights Out for all my Home Hub lights and open Shazam on it.
I disabled mine. Got tired of hitting it accidentally
Camera at the moment... kind of forgot about it really though.
What I do like about it, is that it acts as a shutter button (I think Volume Down did this previously, but the action button is better-positioned).
What I do like about it, is that it acts as a shutter button (I think Volume Down did this previously, but the action button is better-positioned).
My action button is set up with a list of different tasks to choose from.
Kia Access
Mail
Notes
Reminder
Camera
Flashlight
Silent Mode
Screenshot
Kia Access
Notes
Reminder
Camera
Flashlight
Silent Mode
Screenshot
Camera for me. Start pressing it while pulling the phone out of my pocket and then it’s ready to shoot by the time I get the phone up to eye level. Took a couple of weeks to build up the muscle memory but it is now faster than using the button on the Lock Screen.
I've honestly forgotten about the action button. I prefer the design and love the covered button on my 15 Pro case.
But... could Apple have put the button in a worse spot? I can barely reach it so it defeats the purpose of a quick button (for me). I do hold the phone with my right hand though.
But... could Apple have put the button in a worse spot? I can barely reach it so it defeats the purpose of a quick button (for me). I do hold the phone with my right hand though.
I set mine up to launch the camera in Video mode. However, I very rarely use it. I will most likely create a shortcut to launch my home front door Ring doorbell camera instead.
Don’t you just love it when people on this forum brag about a solution they found, but then don’t tell the rest of us how they did it?
Anyway, here’s a video that explains the process:
I still need fast access to mute/ringer so it stays with that until they see fit to enable other clicks like double-click, etc.
If I had been asked, I would have gladly posted a follow-up. I answered what was asked of the OP.
There was no need to be rude.
I have mine set up to do different things based on its position.
If I am holding my phone normally or it is laying face up/down, silent switch.
If the phone is upside down (like in my pocket) flashlight.
If my phone is sideways, it activates the camera.
If I am holding my phone normally or it is laying face up/down, silent switch.
If the phone is upside down (like in my pocket) flashlight.
If my phone is sideways, it activates the camera.
As boring as it sounds, flashlight. Honestly when I need a flashlight, I’m probably already frustrated and needing light, single button access to this feature is amazing
Looks like a request to me.
But I wasn’t attacking you personally (although I admit my unfortunate use of the word “brag” was harsh - my apologies), I was pointing out a common behavior on these forums that causes great frustration for readers.
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