Unlocking the Power of a Home Button on Your Screen

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Do you miss the Home button on your smartphone? With the latest iOS updates, the Home button is no longer available on the iPhone. But don’t worry – there are several ways to get a virtual home button on your screen!

For iOS 14 and 13 users, enabling the Home button is a breeze. All you have to do is go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch and toggle on AssistiveTouch. This will add a small gray dot that appears onscreen; simply tap this dot to access the Home button.

If you’re uing an older version of iOS (iOS 12 or older), then head over to Settings > General > Accessibility. From here, turn on the AssistiveTouch feature in order to access a virtual Home button.

But what if you’re using Chrome? Don’t worry – adding a Home button is just as easy! Just type “chrome://settings” into the Omnibox and check “Show Home button” uder the Appearance section. You can also click “Change” in order to set your own home page; just type in the URL for your desired home page and click “OK” when finished.

Once you have everything set up, make sure that Accessibility Shortcut is enabled in Settings > Accessibility so that you can easily add or remove the floating home button with just a triple-click of your Side/Home button. And there you have it – now you have easy access to a virtual home button right from your screen!

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Adding a Home Button to an iPhone Screen

To enable the Home button on your iPhone screen, you’ll need to turn on AssistiveTouch. To do this, go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch and toggle on AssistiveTouch. If you’re using iOS 12 or older, the setting is found in Settings > General > Accessibility. Once AssistiveTouch is enabled, a gray dot will appear onscreen; tap this grey dot to access the Home button. You can also customize the icon that apears in place of the gray dot by going to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch and tapping Customize Top Level Menu. From there, you can select from a variety of pre-made icons or create your own using Memoji or an image from your photo library.

Adding a Home Button

Adding a Home button to your Chrome browser is easy. First, type “chrome://settings” into the Omnibox and press enter. Then, scroll down to the Appearance section and check the box next to “Show Home button.” Click on “Change” to set your own home page. In the pop-up window, type in the URL for the home page you want and click “OK.” You should now see a Home button at the top of your browser window which will take you directly to your chosen homepage.

Removing the Home Button from a Screen

To get rid of the Home button on your screen, you need to disable AssistiveTouch. To do this, go to Settings > Accessibility > Accessibility Shortcut and unselect the ‘AssistiveTouch’ option. Once this is done, the Home button will no longer appear on your screen.

Will the Return of the Home Button to the iPhone Mark a New Era?

Yes, Apple has relaunched the home button on its new iPhone SE 3. The home button was a popular feature on iPhones prior to the introduction of the newer models that replaced it with Face ID. The home button allowed users to quickly access their home screen, as well as other features like Siri and Apple Pay. With the reintroduction of the home button on the new iPhone SE 3, users can now take advantage of many of these features without having to use facial recognition technology. Additionally, the new iPhone SE 3 also features an improved haptic feedback system when using the home button, allowing users to feel a slight tap when they press it. This prvides a more tactile user experience that some users may prefer over simply swiping or tapping on the screen.

Bringing Back the Home Button on Google Chrome

To get the Home button back in Google Chrome, you’ll need to do the following:
1. Open the Chrome browser and click on the “Menu” icon in the upper-right corner of the window.
2. Select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
3. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and look for “Show home button” option.
4. Toggle this setting to “On” position to enable it.
5. Once enabled, you can customize your homepage and new tab page settings, as well as configure what website opens when you click on the Home button icon in Chrome browser.

Removing a Circle from a Screen

To get rid of the circle on your screen, you’ll need to disable AssistiveTouch. To do this, go to Settings > Accessibility > Interaction and Dexterity > AssistiveTouch. Then, toggle off the switch next to ‘AssistiveTouch’. Once that is done, the circle shoud disappear from your screen.

Hiding the Home Bar on an iPhone

To hide the Home Bar on your iPhone, you need to enable Guided Access. To do this, go to Settings > Accessibility > Guided Access and toggle the switch to On. Then, open the app you want to use and triple-click the Power button on your device to enter Guided Access mode. Once in Guided Access mode, the Home Bar will be hidden and no longer visible at the bottom of your screen. To exit Guided Access mode, triple-click the Power button again and enter your passcode (if prompted).

Conclusion

Overall, the Home button on screen can be a great way to easily navigate your device. With AssistiveTouch enabled, you can quickly access the Home button from anywhere with a single tap of the grey dot that appeas onscreen. You can even customize the Home page in Chrome by typing “chrome://settings” into the Omnibox and setting your own home page URL. Additionally, you can easily add or remove the floating home button to your device by triple-clicking the Side/Home button and selecting ‘AssistiveTouch’ in Settings > Accessibility > Accessibility Shortcut. All in all, being able to access a Home button directly from your device’s screen is an incredibly convenient feature that can make navigating your device easier than ever!

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James Walker

James Walker has a deep passion for technology and is our in-house enthusiastic editor. He graduated from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, and loves to test the latest gadgets and play with older software (something we’re still trying to figure out about himself). Hailing from Iowa, United States, James loves cats and is an avid hiker in his free time.