How to Unlock Action Button Magic on Older iPhone Models

By: Insha Hashmi

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Updated on: 23-Oct-2023

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The Action Button, which simplifies tasks with a single press, was a game-changing innovation introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro series. However, FOMO can creep in for people who own earlier iPhone models. Thankfully, there's not a reason for excluding feelings. Even without an individual physical button, owners of older iPhone models can still utilize the Action Button's functions with some creative workarounds.

The Shortcuts app, available on the majority of iOS 13 or later iPhone devices, makes it easier to turn iPhone volume buttons into Action Buttons. For convenience, it may be easily reinstalled from the App Store if it was uninstalled.

To change the function of the other volume button, opt ' Rebind' and choose a different order or purpose. Choose a volume button, give it an order or purpose, and likewise decide what will come off when you press the button — an action that will be carried out when you use the volume button.

If you want to give the other volume button a different function, hit 'Rebind' and choose the second volume button. Select a different category or purpose. Press 'Start' to get things going. You may now use your custom Action Button commands to control your iPhone. Enabling and disabling flashlights, taking screenshots, adjusting screen brightness, managing internet settings, and taking photos are all possible via the volume button. To stop a shortcut, tap the 'Stop' button, represented by a square, and a checkmark will appear, indicating the shortcut has been successfully stopped.