iPhone 15 Pro/15 Pro Max Action Button? How to Customize it?

Apple announced their new and latest iPhone 15 series. If you’ve noticed the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max have a new Action Button that lets you customize what it does — including switching from ring to vibrate. This post will show you how to customize the action button on the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max.

Meanwhile, last year, Apple introduced the Action button on the Apple Watch Ultra. Now, they’re bringing this feature to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. The Action button is located in the same spot as the side switch on older iPhone models and is activated with a long press.

Apple wants you to know that when you customize the Action button for a function other than controlling Silent mode, you can easily access Control Center or utilize Focus modes to adjust your ringer settings.

Action Button Functionalities

Here are some of the things it can do, just like your own personalized digital assistant:

1. Accessibility: It’s got your back with accessibility settings like VoiceOver, Zoom, AssistiveTouch, Live Speech, and more. Making your phone more accessible to you.

2. Shortcuts: Imagine having your very own digital shortcut wizard. It can open your favorite app or run a shortcut you’ve created or downloaded, like sending a message, playing a playlist, or taking control of your smart home devices.

3. Silent Mode: Just like that handy Ring/Silent switch on your trusty old iPhone, it can toggle silent mode on or off. A simple tap and it’s either mute or unmute for your ringer and alerts.

4. Camera: Capture the moment with ease. Whether it’s a photo, selfie, video, portrait, or portrait selfie, the Action button can do it all with just one tap.

5. Flashlight: Need some light? It’s got you covered. Easily turn the flashlight on or off on the back of your device, no fumbling is required.

6. Focus: Your personal focus enhancer. Activate or deactivate a Focus mode at the touch of a button.

7. Magnifier: Ever needed a magnifying glass on the go? Activate the Magnifier app, and your iPhone’s camera becomes just that. Perfect for zooming in on small text or objects.

8. Translate: Feeling multilingual? Launch the Translate app with a single press and start a conversation or text translation in a snap.

9. Voice Memos: The Action button can even help you record voice memos. Just tap to start or stop recording with the Voice Memos app.

Customize the iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max Action button

• Go to the Settings.
• Tap the Action Button on the Settings screen.

• Now, set the above-mentioned actions for the iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max button.

While the regular iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus stick with the familiar Ring/Silent switch, the “Action” button becomes a standout feature for the ‌‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ and ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ Max. It’s what sets these new models apart from their predecessors, giving them a unique touch.

That’s all. These were the steps to customize the action button on the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max.

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