Traditionally viewed as simple tools for increasing or decreasing audio levels, the volume buttons on your iPhone harbor a wealth of untapped potential, often overlooked by even the most seasoned users.
However, delving deeper reveals a plethora of shortcuts and functionalities that can enhance efficiency and streamline daily tasks.
Get ready, because this is a game-changer.
You might not ever look at the volume buttons the same way again – here’s what else they can do…
Take photos
This trick is applicable in portrait, traditional photo, and panorama modes for the rear camera, and in portrait and traditional photo modes for the front camera.
Simply open the Camera app and use either volume button to capture a photo or initiate a panorama.
To conclude the panorama, tap the button again, or hold it down throughout the process to capture continuously.
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Take videos
You can employ the same method to record videos.
Simply switch to video mode in the Camera app and use either volume button to start recording.
Press the button again to stop, or hold it down continuously to record until you release the button—it will cease recording automatically.
Pretty neat, right?
Take photo bursts
Using a photo burst can streamline the editing process for iPhone photos by providing a wider array of options to select from.
For iPhone models XS, XR, or newer, you can capture burst shots by pressing and holding the volume up button.
To enable this feature, navigate to Settings > Camera, and toggle on “Use Volume Up for Burst.”
If you’re already utilizing burst mode, understanding how to remove duplicate photos on your iPhone is crucial.
Scan documents
The built-in document scanner works seamlessly within apps like Files, Mail, Notes, and Reminders.
Utilizing the Camera app for this feature, you can simply press either volume button to capture a scan of the document you require, instead of tapping the shutter button on the screen.
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Snooze an alarm clock
If you’re half-asleep and struggle to locate the “Snooze” button on your phone screen in the morning, just press either volume button to snooze your alarm.
Just make sure that the “Snooze” function is enabled for the specific alarm.
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Turn off an alarm clock
If you’ve disabled the “Snooze” option for your alarm, pressing either volume button will turn off the alarm altogether.
Call emergency services
To swiftly contact emergency services, press and hold the side lock button along with either volume button (or all three buttons) until the “Emergency Call” slider appears.
Swipe the SOS icon to the right to initiate the call.
Force a restart
If your phone becomes unresponsive and there’s no option to restart it, you may need to perform a factory reset as a last resort.
Press the volume up button, followed by the volume down button, and then hold down the side lock button until you see the Apple logo against a black background.
Once your lock screen reappears, it indicates that a hard reset has been completed.
Unlike a regular restart, which occurs at the software level, a hard reset operates at the hardware level, often resolving issues when your phone is frozen or experiencing glitches.
Turn off Face ID or Touch ID quickly
Temporarily disable Face ID from unlocking your iPhone by following these steps: Press and hold the side lock button along with either volume button for two seconds.
This action will prompt the screen you see when calling emergency services.
Once the sliders appear, press the side button to instantly lock your iPhone.
Alternatively, it will lock automatically if left untouched for about a minute.
Silence an incoming call
To promptly silence incoming calls, whether they’re regular calls or FaceTime calls, as well as halt vibrations if your phone is on vibrate mode, simply press either volume button.
This action will efficiently mute the call without requiring you to interact with the screen.
The humble volume buttons on your iPhone serve as gateways to a realm of hidden functionalities and shortcuts.
By utilizing their capabilities, users can unlock convenience and efficiency, making the iPhone experience seamless and effortless.
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