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
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Open Shortcuts
Open Shortcuts and create a new shortcut.
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Choose how it starts
Build the shortcut first; you will assign it in Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap.
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Add the Apple actions
Add and arrange: Open a selected installed app.
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Set values and permissions
Choose the app, time, filter, destination, or value described above and approve only the requested on-device permissions.
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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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