iPhone Action Button: How To Assign iPhone’s Action Button for Quick Access To Control Center Functions; Check Details

New Delhi, October 7: Apple has introduced a new way for iPhone users to quickly access essential functions in iOS 18 using the iPhone’s Action Button. The feature, which was first available on iPhone 15 Pro models, can now be found on all iPhone 16 models as well. Users can assign the Action Button to perform various tasks, including opening the Control Center with iOS 18. It gives iPhone users faster access to frequently used controls.

As per a report of MacRumors, the Action Button, introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro models and is now featured on all iPhone 16 models, which offers users a customisable hardware button for quick access to various functions. The button can be used to set up to direct access to the Control Center with iOS 18, to give its users faster control over essential settings without the need to navigate through the iPhone’s menu. iOS 18.1 Update: Apple Likely To Release iOS 18.1 With Apple Intelligence for iPhone on October 28; Check Details.

The Action Button has taken the place of the Alert Slider on the iPhone, but it still allows users to change the phone's ringing settings. According to a report of Republic World, the new button provides additional features. Users can use it to turn on the flashlight, switch between different profiles, and access various functions in the Control Centre. iOS 18 has also introduced new features for the Control Centre on the iPhone to access various functions. iPhone users no longer have to go through multiple steps on their devices to turn on a specific function with the help of the Action Button.

How To Assign Control Center Functions to the Action Button

Users should long press and hold the Action Button to use the function. You can assign various Control Center features to it, such as Airplane Mode, Personal Hotspot, Dark Mode, Cellular Data, Quick Note, Scan Code, and more. Apple Likely To Launch New M4-Powered Mac Models, Updated iPad Mini Soon, Shipping May Start From November 1; Check Expected Specifications and Features.

You can use the Action Button on your iPhone to perform a variety of functions. Here is how to set it up. First, open the Settings app on your device. Then, scroll down and select the Action Button option. Next, swipe through the list of available actions until you find the Controls section. Click on the arrows next to "Choose a Control." You can either scroll through the options in the Control Center or use the search bar at the top to find a specific control you want. Finally, tap on the control you wish to assign to the Action Button.

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