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How to set up assistive access in Accessibility on iPhone? In today's article, we'll explain how the Assistive Accessibility feature simplifies the iPhone interface and how to set it up. As technology advances, it is important to ensure that it remains accessible to everyone, including our elderly loved ones. Known for their user-friendly design, iPhones offer a number of features under Assistive Access that can make the device more accessible and easier for older people to use.

Assistive Access is a new accessibility feature in the system iOS 17, which makes it easier for users with cognitive disabilities to use their iPhone independently. It provides an alternative user interface. With Assistive Access turned on, apps and features on your iPhone are optimized for easier navigation and handling. Native apps such as Phone, Camera, Messages, Music, and Photos have been optimized for Assistive Access. Each app offers its own settings, but in today's guide, we will only focus on activating Assistive Access itself.

How to set up assistive access on iPhone

If you want to set up assistive access on your iPhone, follow the instructions below.

  • On iPhone, run Settings.
  • Click on Disclosure.
  • Head to the section In general.
  • Click on Assistive approach.
  • Activate the item Assistive approach.

If you want to use a triple press of the iPhone's side button to activate Assistive Access, also activate Accessibility Shortcut. This is how you can activate Assistive Access on your iPhone. We will cover the feature in more detail in one of our next articles.

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