Why doesn't anyone know this trick on Xiaomi phones that makes your life easier?
It's no secret that Xiaomi phones boast hundreds of unique settings, and it's equally no secret that some are more distinctive than others. However, there are some truly remarkable features that are almost unknown. This is certainly true of the "Special of the Day" setting: a feature that has been available on Xiaomi devices for years, yet few utilize it due to a complete lack of awareness. When testing a Xiaomi phone, this setting is one of the first things I adjust, and it's essentially a gesture-based feature.
But despite being a gesture, it doesn't perform actions on the screen; quite the opposite. It might sound strange, but all Xiaomi phones can open the camera, take a screenshot, or access the calculator by double-tapping or triple-tapping the back of the phone. This isn't a joke: the device uses sensors like a gyroscope and accelerometer to detect these taps and allows you to configure them to perform actions when they occur.
Yes, but that would be a lot of mistakes, wouldn't it? Actually, this feature works very efficiently: it activates automatically every time you use it, and it rarely registers errors or accidental taps. What can you do with this gesture on a Xiaomi phone? A lot, no doubt. In fact, you can configure it to perform one action with a double tap and another with a triple tap.
How to activate the double-tap feature on the back of Xiaomi phones to open apps
It's very easy. Just go to your Xiaomi phone's settings, find the "Additional settings" option, then go to "Gesture shortcuts," and select "Back tap."
After that, you can activate double or triple tap and choose one of the actions from the menu above.
In addition, this section includes a short animated image demonstrating how to perform the gesture. Simply tap the top of the back of your phone, and the action you've set will be activated instantly. For example, I usually set a double tap to open the camera and a triple tap to take a screenshot.
Even better is not just the immediate accessibility; you can do it with just one hand. This is crucial for taking screenshots, for example, or if you want to take a picture and your other hand is occupied.