How to enable Reachability on iPhone – Reach the top of the screen with one hand

How tosiOSiPhoneby Asma Hussain

With the largest iPhone on the market being the 6.7-inch iPhone 13 Pro Max, one-handed Reachability is an incredibly helpful accessibility feature that allows you to use one finger to perform tasks on your device. It is not restricted to native iOS apps so it can even work with your favorite third-party apps like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.

The feature essentially lowers the top half of the screen so that all objects at the top can easily be reached with your thumb. Here’s how to enable the functionality on your iPhone in a few simple steps.

How to enable Reachability on iPhone

Learn how to enable Reachability on iPhone

  1. Launch Settings from the Home screen of your iPhone.
  2. Scroll down and tap Accessibility.
  3. Tap on Touch.How to enable Reachability on iPhone
  4. Finally, switch the toggle for Reachability to on.How to enable Reachability on iPhone

How to use Reachability on your iPhone

On an iPhone with Face ID:

  1. Swipe down on the bottom edge of the screen to enable the functionality.
  2. Swipe up on the bottom edge of the screen or tap at the blank space at the top to return to the full screen.

How to enable Reachability on iPhone

On an iPhone with a Home button:

  1. Double-tap (do not click) the Home button.
  2. Double-tap the Home button again or tap the blank space at the top to return to the full screen.

We hope this guide helped you learn how to enable Reachability on iPhone. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments below.

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About the Author

Asma Hussain is an editor at iThinkDifferent, where she covers Apple news, streaming services, mobile gaming, and app reviews, with a particular focus on social media and consumer tech. She writes hands-on guides and app coverage drawn from day-to-day use across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Outside of writing, she's a keen illustrator and a regular on Netflix.

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