Fixing the Back Button in Android

Some people find it difficult to use virtual buttons on a full-screen Android phone because they can get lost in the screen. To help them keep track of where they are, some Android phones have virtual buttons that are hidden on the bottom edge of the screen.

  1. Try using the mouse to navigate the screen. This will usually work better than using your physical buttons.
  2. Use the keyboard to control things like brightness and volume.
  3. Use a virtual keyboard to type in commands or passwords.

Restart the Device

If you’re experiencing a software bug on your Android phone, restarting your device usually resolves the issue. ..

Check for a System Update

If your phone doesn’t turn on or you can’t get it to reboot, check if there are any pending updates. If a bug is causing your back button problems, the update could have fixed it.

Wiping the System Cache Partition

The cache partition on most Android phones is a place where the system stores update files and other housekeeping cache data. However, in some cases, corruption in the cache partition can cause odd system behaviors. For example, if the cache partition is corrupted, then Android may not be able to find or load updates from the Google Play Store. This can cause problems like this, for example when you try to install a new app or when you try to access certain features of your phone.

  1. Open the Settings app and scroll down to the bottom to find the Cache partition.
  2. Tap on it and then select “Wipe cache partition”.
  3. The cache partition will be wiped and your phone will restart.

If you accidentally reset your Android phone, be very careful not to do it again! For more detailed information, check out How To Boot Into & Use Recovery Mode On Android.

Use a Third-party Back Button App

If your phone’s back button stopped working, you can try using a third-party application to emulate the back button. If you have a phone with a physical back button that’s stopped working, this is an excellent way to keep using your device until you can get it fixed or replaced. ..

Some of these simple apps are in the Play Store, but some are worth mentioning by name. Here are a few:

  1. Google Maps - A must-have for any Android user, Google Maps provides directions, live traffic updates, and more.
  2. Facebook - Keep up with your friends and family with Facebook on your Android device.
  3. WhatsApp - Send and receive messages with WhatsApp on your Android device. ..

The Back Button (No Root) app is a great option for those who don’t want to root their phone and have a working back button. This app has many features that are not available with other back button apps.

Back Button Anywhere is another popular option. It creates a floating back button that you can move anywhere you like. The app also offers several options to customize its look and offers custom gesture settings for the button. Sadly, this app is ad-supported, so try Back Button (No Root) first. ..

Factory Reset Your Phone

If you’re having trouble with your Android phone, there are a few things you can do to try and fix the problem. First, be sure to back up your data and contacts so you can restore them if necessary. If that doesn’t work, you might have to factory reset your phone. This is a last resort, but it’s always best to be prepared for whatever problem comes up. ..

Every Android phone has a way to reset its settings. You don’t have to do it from recovery mode unless your phone won’t boot. You can do it from within settings, but the exact location differs.

If you’re having trouble resetting your Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, we recommend using the global reset function. This can be found under Settings > General Management > Reset.

If you have an iPhone or Android device that has been frozen, there are a few ways to hard reset it.

Fixing the Back Button in iOS Apps

iOS has a different approach to Android, lacking a global back button. However, apps within iOS display a small shortcut at the top left of the screen labeled with the last app or function you were using. This lets you get back to the previous app you were using.

There are two types of back buttons in iOS: one is located just below the global back button, and the other is used per-app. For example, the Messages back button is used to go back within the app itself. It’s located just below the global back button, which is used to go to the previous location in another app you were just using.

The Messages Back Button Bug

  1. Reset your phone to its factory settings. This will fix any issues with the app and make it work as it should.
  2. Use a third-party messaging app like WhatsApp or Signal. These apps have back buttons, so you can easily access them if you need to go back in the app.
  3. Delete the app and start again from scratch. This is the most reliable solution, but it may take a little longer to fix everything.

Kill the app and restart it.Restart the phone or tablet.Check for iOS updates. ..

Swiping from left to right across the middle of the screen in Messages can be a more convenient way to go back than using the back button. ..

Check Accessibility Settings

iOS has a number of accessibility features that can help users with various difficulties use their phone. However, some of those features can obscure the back button! ..

You can change the zoom level of your screen by going to Settings > Accessibility > Zoom. You can also change the text size by going to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size. ..

Zoom can enlarge the elements on the screen, but if you’re zoomed in, the back button will be off-screen. You can check if Zoom is on under Settings > Accessibility > Zoom, but if you accidentally activate it, simply double-tap with three fingers to turn it off again.

To disable the back button on an iPhone, go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Display & Text Size and make sure that Larger Text and Bolt Text are both turned off. ..

I’ll Be Back

If you’ve been using your phone as your primary way to stay connected, these tips may help make it easier for you to get back on track.