OnePlus 5: assign a function to the home button - how it works

The OnePlus 5's home button can also be assigned other functions. It therefore not only serves the purpose of getting to the start screen. You can also deactivate the home button if you prefer an on-screen button. Here's how you can do it all on your OnePlus 5.

Assign shortcuts to the OnePlus 5's home button

1. Open the "Settings" of the OnePlus 5 and go from here to "Customization".
2. The "Buttons" option is located here.
3. Next to "Back key" and "Last key" you will also find the "Start key" item.
4. If you select the menu items "Long tap" and "Double tap", the possible functions appear with which you can assign the home button.
5. For example, you can start the camera with a double tap or open the last app used.

Replace physical home button with on-screen button

If you do not like the physical home button or if it is defective, you can also display the typical on-screen buttons in the form of circles, triangles and squares on the display.

1. Go back to the "Settings"> "Customization"> "Buttons" submenu.
2. Activate the "Activate software screen navigation" option here.
3. The on-screen buttons completely replace the home button. This will deactivate it.

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