How to Show or Hide the Home Button on Your iPhone Screen

iPhones with Face ID do not have a physical Home button, but you can enable a virtual button that performs the same functions. This button can be turned on or off through the settings using the AssistiveTouch feature. Below are the steps to enable or disable the virtual Home button on your iPhone screen.

How to Enable the Virtual Home Button with AssistiveTouch

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Go to Accessibility and then select Touch.
3. Find the option AssistiveTouch and turn it on by sliding the toggle to the right.
4. Once AssistiveTouch is enabled, a floating virtual button will appear on the screen. This button will act as the Home button and also provide access to other quick actions.

How to Customize the Virtual Home Button’s Functions

After enabling AssistiveTouch, you can customize the virtual button’s functions. Here’s how:

1. Go back to AssistiveTouch in Touch under Accessibility.
2. Tap on Customize Top Level Menu.
3. Select the icon you want to change and assign it a function, such as Home, Control Center, Screenshot, and more.

How to Disable the Virtual Home Button

1. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch.
2. Open AssistiveTouch and turn it off by sliding the toggle to the left.

After disabling AssistiveTouch, the virtual button will disappear from your screen, and your iPhone will revert to using the standard gesture controls.

Now you know how to enable or hide the virtual Home button on your iPhone using AssistiveTouch. This feature is convenient for those who prefer virtual controls and can be particularly useful for users with accessibility needs.