In this guide, we’ll show you the basics: how to go back, get to the Home Screen, and switch between apps on an iPhone.
How to Go Back on an iPhone
Without a dedicated Back button, you might be wondering how to go back to the last page on an iPhone. This is a useful function whether you’re navigating settings or browsing the web.
The easiest way to go back on an iPhone is to tap the back button in the top-left corner of the screen. The label for this button changes depending on the app your using, the page you’re on, and whether you just switched between apps.
Alternatively, you can also swipe from the left edge of the screen to the right to go back. This is a little more fiddly to get right, but can be a lot quicker once you get used to it.
How to Get to the Home Screen on an iPhone
When Apple removed the Home button from the iPhone X, it introduced a new gesture to get to the Home Screen: swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
When you’re using an app, you’ll see a white or black bar at the bottom of the screen, called the Home bar. To get home, just do a quick swipe up from that bar and release your finger.
Make sure you don’t leave your finger on the screen too long, though, because that’s how you open the App Switcher.
How to Switch Between Apps on an iPhone
Although you can often use the Back button or return to the Home Screen to switch between apps on your iPhone, the easiest way to do it is using the App Switcher.
To open the App Switcher, do a big swipe up from the Home bar at the bottom of the screen and pause in the middle of the screen for just a second. When you release your finger, you should see all the recently used apps on your iPhone. Just tap one to switch to it.
Making the Most of Your iPhone
The learning curve can be pretty steep when you first switch to an iPhone, but before long it’ll feel as easy to use as any other device. If you’re still getting to grips, make sure you learn everything you can do with an iPhone so you really get the most of your new device.
