How to Use Assistivetouch for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad

Apple products aren’t cheap. Having the proper insurance and/or a protective case is essential in sustaining the life of your product. However, taking the extra steps to be prepared if your home or powerlock button becomes stuck or broken can do no harm. Applying the AssistiveTouch feature does exactly what it says, assist with the touchscreen needs on your Apple product.
STEPS

1

ACTIVATE ASSISTIVETOUCH ON YOUR IPHONE OR APPLE PRODUCT.
Go to settings
Scroll down and tap General
Tap "Accessibility" at the bottom
Under Physical OR THE HOME AND/OR LOCK BUTTON IS BROKEN ON YOUR IPHONE OR APPLE PRODUCT THAT RESTRICTS YOU FROM SCREENSHOTTING, THE ASSISTIVE TOUCH HAS A SCREENSHOT OPTION:
Tap the Assistive Touch button
Tap the Device option on the right
Tap the More option on the bottom right
Finally, tap the screenshot

3

ADJUST VOLUME. With Assistive Touch activated on your apple product you can either increase, decrease, or mute your volume.
Tap AssistiveTouch button
Tap Device option on the right
From here, you can choose Volume Up, Volume Down, or Mute

4

LOCK SCREEN.In case the lock button is broken on your apple product the AssistiveTouch can.
Tap AssistiveTouch
Tap Device option
Tap lock screen at top left of box

5

MULTITASKING.When using an application or surfing the internet on your apple product, you can multitask to open another application by double clicking the home button. In the case that your home button is broken, the AssistiveTouch can do that for you.
Tap Assistive Touch button
Choose the Device button
From here, choose the More option on bottom right
Tap Multitasking at bottom of box
TIPS
You can update your device to iOS 5 or later by going to another wikiHow guide called How to Update the iPhone Operating System: 7 Steps
WARNINGS
Warning: AssistiveTouch can not assist you if both your powerlock and home button is stuck or broken.
THINGS YOU\'LL NEED
A working Apple product:1. iPhone2. iPod Touch3. iPad Patience
ARTICLE INFO
Categories: Multi Platform Smartphone Applications
Recent edits by: Maluniu, Teresa, DMG123
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