Apple iPhone Xs

Apple iPhone Xs

iOS 12.0
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Use 3D Touch on your Apple iPhone Xs iOS 12.0

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By varying the screen pressure intensity, 3D Touch allows you to access various application functions on your phone directly from the main menu and see e.g. pictures, messages and addresses without opening them.

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1. Find "3D Touch"

Press Settings.

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1. Find "3D Touch"

Press General.

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1. Find "3D Touch"

Press Accessibility.

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1. Find "3D Touch"

Press 3D Touch.

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2. Turn on 3D Touch

Press the indicator next to "3D Touch" to turn on the function.

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3. Set 3D Touch sensitivity

Press and drag the indicator below "3D TOUCH SENSITIVITY" right or left to set the required sensitivity for 3D Touch.

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4. Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

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5. Use 3D Touch in the main menu

Hard press and hold the required app until a pop-up menu is displayed.

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5. Use 3D Touch in the main menu

Press the required function and follow the instructions on the screen to use the selected function.

You can use 3D Touch in the main menu for quick access to various application functions.
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6. Use 3D Touch in Photos

Press Photos and go to the required folder.

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6. Use 3D Touch in Photos

Hard press and hold the required picture until a pop-up menu is displayed.

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6. Use 3D Touch in Photos

Drag the picture upwards.

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6. Use 3D Touch in Photos

Press the required function and follow the instructions on the screen to use the selected function.

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7. Use 3D Touch in Music

Press the music player icon and go to the required audio file.

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7. Use 3D Touch in Music

Hard press and hold the required audio file until a pop-up menu is displayed.

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7. Use 3D Touch in Music

Press the required function and follow the instructions on the screen to use the selected function.

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8. Use 3D Touch in Messages

Press the message icon.

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8. Use 3D Touch in Messages

Go to the required message.

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8. Use 3D Touch in Messages

Hard press the screen to see a section of the required content.

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8. Use 3D Touch in Messages

Press the screen a little harder until the content of the message is opened in the relevant application.

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9. Use 3D Touch in Control Centre

Slide your finger downwards starting from the top right side of the screen.

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9. Use 3D Touch in Control Centre

Hard press and hold the required function until a pop-up menu is displayed.

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9. Use 3D Touch in Control Centre

Press the required function and follow the instructions on the screen to use the selected function.

1. Find "3D Touch"

Press Settings.
Press General.
Press Accessibility.
Press 3D Touch.

2. Turn on 3D Touch

Press the indicator next to "3D Touch" to turn on the function.

3. Set 3D Touch sensitivity

Press and drag the indicator below "3D TOUCH SENSITIVITY" right or left to set the required sensitivity for 3D Touch.

4. Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

5. Use 3D Touch in the main menu

Hard press and hold the required app until a pop-up menu is displayed.
Press the required function and follow the instructions on the screen to use the selected function.
You can use 3D Touch in the main menu for quick access to various application functions.

6. Use 3D Touch in Photos

Press Photos and go to the required folder.
Hard press and hold the required picture until a pop-up menu is displayed.
Drag the picture upwards.
Press the required function and follow the instructions on the screen to use the selected function.

7. Use 3D Touch in Music

Press the music player icon and go to the required audio file.
Hard press and hold the required audio file until a pop-up menu is displayed.
Press the required function and follow the instructions on the screen to use the selected function.

8. Use 3D Touch in Messages

Press the message icon.
Go to the required message.
Hard press the screen to see a section of the required content.
Press the screen a little harder until the content of the message is opened in the relevant application.

9. Use 3D Touch in Control Centre

Slide your finger downwards starting from the top right side of the screen.
Hard press and hold the required function until a pop-up menu is displayed.
Press the required function and follow the instructions on the screen to use the selected function.

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