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If you have set up iOS 14, there is a new feature that enables you to take a screenshot simply by tapping on the back of the device called Back Tap. If you’re interested in this, please read on to set this up.

What is Back Tap?

Back tap uses the accelerometer to detect if you have tapped on the back side of your device.
within Settings you can set up “2 tap” or “3 tap” to launch certain functions for your device.
Do note that whilst Apple classifies it as an “Accessibility” feature, it can be useful for everyone.

How to take a screenshot on iOS 14 by Tapping

Usually when you want to take a screenshot on your iPhone, you would have to hold down certain buttons at the same time.
it’s often quite easy to get the buttons mixed up, as you might accidentally lock your device or adjust the volume.
by enabling the Tap, you can take a screenshot by tapping the back of your device, without needing to do the button prompts.

Setting up Back Tap

Open settings > tap on Accessibility > select “Touch”
within Touch, scroll down until you see the “Back Tap”.
depending on your preference select “Double tap” or “Triple tap”.
you will see quite a few options you can set the Back Tap to. To take screenshots using Back tap, select “Screenshot”.

Now when you next tap on the back of your device 2 or 3 times, this will take a screenshot for you.

Source & Further Reading:

https://www.howtogeek.com/690823/how-to-take-a-screenshot-by-tapping-the-back-of-your-iphone/