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bdavis510
User level: Level 1 (20 points)

iPhone 18 Pro slide to answer question

I got my new iPhone 18 Pro last week and the slide to answer has not shown up when the phone is locked, it has been this way since day one. It only the green and red buttons and that has caused some answered calls when the phone is in my pocket. Anyone else have this issue?

Posted on Oct 8, 2026 2:04 PM

2 replies

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Oct 8, 2026 2:32 PM in response to bdavis510

A specific accessibility setting can force the phone to show buttons instead of the slider.

  • Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch.
  • Scroll down and look for Tap to Assist or Prefer Single-Tap Actions.
  • If this feature is toggled on, turn it off. This should bring back the traditional "slide to answer" screen when locked.


if this is not working, try a forced restart to see if the issues persist

  1. Press and quickly release the volume up button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume down button.
  3. Press and hold the side button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the side button.



bdavis510 Author
User level: Level 1 (20 points)

Oct 12, 2026 5:36 AM in response to WheelieNick

The Prefer Single-Tap Actions was turned on. Once I toggled it off, the slide to answer started working again. Thank you for the help!!

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256372729