Master iPhone screenshot combos, force restart shortcuts, Back Tap accessibility, and iOS navigation.
Modern iPhones running iOS 18 pack powerful gestures beyond basic screen taps. From taking full-page scrolling screenshots to triggering custom Shortcuts via the physical Action Button or double-tapping the back of your phone, mastering these iOS shortcuts improves daily usability.
Press the Side Button (Right side) and the Volume Up button (Left side) simultaneously, then release both buttons quickly.
Quickly press and release Volume Up, then quickly press and release Volume Down, then press and hold the Side Power Button until the screen turns black and the Apple logo appears.
A screenshot uses a brief simultaneous button press. A force restart uses a different sequence. Choose the screenshot method that matches your iPhone's physical buttons; the presence of a Home button matters more than the year in an article title.
Include the relevant error message and app context while excluding account details and unrelated messages. Cropping changes the visible area; it does not explain the error by itself. Add a short description of what you were doing when it appeared.
Screenshot previews and save controls differ between iOS versions. If a listed gesture is missing, check your iOS version and accessibility settings. Back Tap, AssistiveTouch, and the Shortcuts app are configurable features, rather than universal default keyboard commands.
Reference: Apple: screenshots on iPhone.
Guidance revised 22 October 2026.