Xiaomi devices with the latest HyperOS firmware are equipped with the latest features that many users don’t even notice, including the very useful Back Tap option, which turns the back of the smartphone into a programmable button.
This little secret allows you to open applications, enable system operations, or perform certain actions by simply tapping twice or three times on the back of the device.
This feature speaks volumes about Xiaomi’s focus on the user experience by implementing intuitive commands that simplify smartphone usage on a day-to-day basis.
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What is Back Tap and which devices support it?
Back Tap is a gesture control feature that allows you to perform a number of different actions by tapping twice or thrice on the back of the device.
It is available on many Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco models with the latest HyperOS firmware on board, with the exception of a number of frankly budget models.
How do I enable and configure Back Tap?
It is quite simple to enable the Back Tap tapping function on a Xiaomi, Redmi or Poco smartphone.:
- Open your smartphone’s settings
- Go to the Advanced Settings section
- Tap Gesture Functions
- Select Touch the back panel
- Select actions for double or triple tapping
Customizable actions
Back Tap has various actions that can be associated with a double or triple tap.:
- Calculator
- Silent mode
- Alipay payment code
- WeChat Payment Code
- Alipay Scanner
- The WeChat Scanner
- TalkBack
As you can see, there are quite a few actions offered that owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco will practically not need, but hopefully the manufacturer will significantly expand this list in the near future.
This touch recognition technology on the back panel works exceptionally well even under a protective case on most devices, making it ideal for everyday use.
By introducing intelligent gesture control such as Back Tap, Xiaomi is once again demonstrating its commitment to intuitive interfaces and functional innovations that set its devices apart in the mobile segment.
P.S. Other instructions on configuring the HyperOS software platform and using its features on Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco devices are available on our website in this section.