The iPhone, known for its sleek interface and advanced functionality, has become a favorite among smartphone users. However, with the removal of the traditional home button, Apple introduced a small black or white line at the bottom of the screen that helps users navigate back to the home screen. While this small line is extremely useful for quick navigation, it can sometimes become a source of frustration. For instance, when watching videos or playing games, accidentally swiping this line could result in unintentionally exiting the app, disrupting your experience. Fortunately, Apple has a solution to this issue through the “Guided Access” feature, allowing you to temporarily disable this bottom line.
1. What is Guided Access?
Guided Access is an accessibility feature on iPhones designed to help users focus on a single app by restricting certain functionalities. It’s especially useful for parents, educators, or anyone looking to control app usage or avoid accidental actions like exiting apps. For users who often find themselves accidentally swiping up and exiting games or full-screen videos, Guided Access can lock the screen and prevent such accidental exits, enhancing the overall experience.
2. How to Enable and Use Guided Access.
Setting up and using Guided Access is simple. Follow these steps to activate this feature on your iPhone:
- Open Settings: Go to the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Go to Accessibility: Scroll down and select “Accessibility“.
- Find Guided Access: Within the Accessibility menu, find and tap on “Guided Access“.
- Turn On Guided Access: Toggle the switch to enable Guided Access. The button will turn green, indicating it’s active.
- Set a Password: Tap on “Passcode Settings” and create a passcode that will be used to start and stop Guided Access. This ensures that only you can disable it once it’s activated.
- Enable Accessibility Shortcut: Make sure the “Accessibility Shortcut” option is also turned on. This allows you to quickly enable or disable Guided Access by triple-clicking the power button.
3. How to Disable the Bottom Line Using Guided Access.
Now that Guided Access is set up, here’s how to use it to hide the bottom navigation line while using certain apps:
- Open the App: Launch the app where you want to disable the bottom line, such as a game or a video streaming service.
- Triple-Click the Power Button: While the app is open, quickly press the power button on the side of your iPhone three times. This action will bring up a menu on your screen.
- Select Guided Access: From the menu that appears, choose “Guided Access” and enter your previously set passcode.
- Start Guided Access: Once confirmed, the bottom navigation line will disappear, allowing you to play games or watch videos without the risk of accidentally swiping up and exiting the app.
4. How to Exit Guided Access.
When you’re done using Guided Access, you can exit by following these steps:
- Triple-Click the Power Button Again: Press the power button three times rapidly.
- Enter Your Passcode: Enter the passcode you set earlier.
- Select End: Tap the “End” option in the top left corner to disable Guided Access, and the bottom navigation line will reappear.
5. Conclusion.
By utilizing the Guided Access feature on your iPhone, you can significantly improve your gaming or video streaming experience by disabling the bottom navigation line temporarily. This simple trick helps to prevent unwanted interruptions caused by accidental swipes, making your time on the phone smoother and more enjoyable. Whether you’re a gamer or just enjoy watching videos, Guided Access is a useful tool that enhances your control over your device.
6. Video Demo.
You can watch the following demo video by choosing your preferred subtitle language.
