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Motorola Quick Launch lets you tap the back for shortcuts

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Motorola’s Quick Launch lets users trigger shortcuts by double‑tapping the back of a phone, a feature previously limited to devices with dedicated buttons. The gesture detects two rapid taps using the accelerometer and maps them to any chosen action, from opening an app to taking a screenshot. On foldables like the Razr Fold, the trigger sits just above the camera bump.

The default setting launches Moto AI, but the Settings → Gestures menu lets users pick tap strength—Gentle, Moderate, or Hard—and assign any function such as Recorder, Smart Connect, music play/pause, or app switcher. Changing the mapping is crucial for models with an AI key, preventing two physical shortcuts from performing the same task and freeing the back‑tap for more useful actions quickly.

For most owners, the most practical assignment is Take Screenshot, eliminating the clumsy volume‑power combo. Once set, a quick tap captures the screen, launches the editor, and presents the share sheet—speeding up documentation on large devices where reaching side buttons is awkward. Enabling Quick Launch therefore adds a tangible efficiency boost to any Motorola handset for everyday tasks.