The iPhone X is a big departure from Apple’s usual smartphone design, swapping out the iconic home button for a full-screen display and a face-scanning front camera. As a result, Apple had to change a lot of the gestures used to control the device.
Even if you’ve owned an iPhone since the original model launched back in 2007, you may have some trouble getting comfortable with the iPhone X. In the interest of easing the transition, we’ve got some tips and tricks that should have you navigating the new phone like a pro in no time.
How to Take a Screenshot
Taking a screenshot with your iPhone used to be so simple, but ditching the home button means finding a new way to snap a photo of whatever you’re looking at onscreen. That said, the new screenshot mechanic is still pretty easy.
Just press the iPhone X’s side button and volume up button at the same time to take a screenshot. Here’s what that looks like:
How to Go Back to the Home Screen
No more home button means you can’t just press down with your thumb to jump back to the home screen on the iPhone X. Instead, Apple wants to to swipe up from the bottom of the display and quickly release. That will send you back to the home screen with a short animation.
Here’s what it looks like:
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