How to Wake Up Your iPhone 8: Tap to Wake Feature Explained

Learn why Tap to Wake isn't available on iPhone 8 and how to wake your device using Home or Side buttons.

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Tap to Wake is not available on the iPhone 8. This feature is only supported on newer iPhone models with a front-facing TrueDepth camera or OLED display, such as the iPhone X and later. For your iPhone 8, you can press the Home button or the Side button to wake the screen instead.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What models support the Tap to Wake feature? The Tap to Wake feature is available on iPhones with a front-facing TrueDepth camera or OLED display, starting from the iPhone X.
  2. How do I wake my iPhone 8 if Tap to Wake isn't available? You can wake your iPhone 8 by pressing the Home button or the Side button.
  3. Is there a way to enable Tap to Wake on older iPhone models? Unfortunately, Tap to Wake is not supported on older models like the iPhone 8, and cannot be enabled.

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