Shortcuts guideAbout 4 minVerified

Open an app with Back Tap

Back Tap runs a shortcut, then open a selected installed app.

Back Tap runs a shortcut can start the listed Apple action in Shortcuts.

When this helps

Back Tap runs a shortcut

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How to do it

  1. 1

    Open Shortcuts

    Open Shortcuts and create a new shortcut.

  2. 2

    Choose how it starts

    Build the shortcut first; you will assign it in Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap.

  3. 3

    Add the Apple actions

    Add and arrange: Open a selected installed app.

  4. 4

    Set values and permissions

    Choose the app, time, filter, destination, or value described above and approve only the requested on-device permissions.

  5. 5

    Test and finish

    Save it, assign it to Double Tap or Triple Tap in Back Tap settings, then test.

When you are done

Open a selected installed app

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