iPhone: how to access the camera of my smartphone without unlocking it



The camera iPhone It has a high quality lens and its users are satisfied with the results obtained in various shots. And although the processor of the Apple smartphone allows us to interact quickly with the device, sometimes we miss the opportunity to capture a moment because we have to unlock it first and then enter the app, focus and take the photo.

To save us those seconds and be able to store those moments that will never be repeated, the portal share three ways to access camera with locked phone. Just a small configuration is enough to be able to take pictures quickly.

The first method is quite well known and comes by default. On the lock screen, press the camera icon and we will have the possibility to take photos or record videos. Many users have disabled this option for security, to prevent third parties from using the cell phone and filling the memory with unwanted images.

A second way to get the iPhone camera ready is by touching the back of your smartphone. Follow the steps that Mag El Comercio indicates, and thus you will activate this function:



  • Go to Settings
  • Find Accessibility
  • Click on Play
  • Choose Touch Back
  • Select Double Tap
  • Choose Camera and done

Camera and Assistive Touch

The floating button of the iPhone gives us thousands of possibilities. Regardless of the version of iOS you have, AssistiveTouch is a tool that helped many users to give a longer life to the center button of their device in the previous generation of smartphones designed by Apple.

Silencing the phone, locking it, or restarting it are tasks that can be performed with this wizard. If you want to know how to access your camera, follow these instructions:

  • Go to Settings and then go to Accessibility
  • Select Touch and then AssistiveTouch
  • Now choose Customize Floating Menu and click on the – icon
  • Delete shortcuts until only one remains
  • Press on the charm you left and select Camera.

Now just lock your device and you will see that you will have quick access to your camera and you can take photos or record videos without having to unlock your iPhone.

How to call an emergency service from your iPhone?

This feature allows you to quickly call for help. With a button you can communicate with the assistance services or with a completely trustworthy contact in the event of any eventuality. This is usually a local support number, set by default on the device.

Activating this feature varies depending on the model of iPhone you have. If you have an iPhone 7 or earlier, follow these steps.

  • Quickly press the side or top button five times.
  • You will see the Emergency SOS slider appear on the screen.
  • Swipe to activate the services and the call will be made immediately

Remember that after the call, the contacts you have placed in the “Emergency Contacts” list will receive an SMS with your location.

The process is very similar in the iPhone 8 or in more current devices. Follow the instructions that Mag El Comercio has prepared for you.

  • Press and hold the Side button and one of the Volume buttons until the Emergency SOS slider appears.
  • Slide over the Emergency SOS bar to contact local assistance services.

If you press and hold the mentioned buttons and do not activate the bar on the screen, a countdown will begin and at the end of the countdown, the iPhone will call the number configured as emergency service.



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