5 Ways to Fix Android Phone Automatically Pressing the Back Button

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Common Fixes

Fix 1: Disable and Enable Navigation Buttons

Ifnavigation buttonsaren’t working accurately, enable the gesture navigation temporarily and switch it back to 3-button navigation, fixing existing glitches.

Step 1:Open the Settings app > tapSystem> selectSystem Navigation.

Step 2:EnableGesture navigation, wait a few seconds, and switch it back to3-button navigation.

Fix 2: Turn off Accessibility Settings

Android’sAccessibility featureprovides a large on-screen menu to control device key features. When active, it might interfere with the navigation buttons to create a ghost back touch. Disable it to restore normalcy.

Step 1:Open Androidsettings> selectShortcuts & accessibility> tapAccessibility.

Tip:Search Accessibility in the Settings app home screen to locate it quickly.

Step 2:Select theAccessibility menuand turn off its toggle.

Step 3:Additionally, tapSwitch Accessand toggle it off to disable it.

Fix 3: Reduce Refresh Rate and Touch Sensitivity

High screen refresh rates and enhancedtouch sensitivityare common reasons the back button is pressed automatically on Android. Open Android settings to lower them manually.

Step 1:AccessDisplay and brightnessunder the Android Settings app, selectScreen refresh rate, and lower the current value (e.g. select 60 Hz).

Step 2:To reduce touch sensitivity, head toSettings>Display> toggle offTouch sensitivityto reduce it.

Note:The Touch Sensitivity feature may be unavailable on certain Android devices. You can find it easily on Samsung phones.

Fix 4: Boot Phone in Safe Mode

If the back button ghost touch issue appears suddenly, boot your device in safe mode to locate the culprit third-party app that caused it. Once identified, restart your phone in normal mode and uninstall it.

Long-press the physical lock/unlock button to view the Power menu. HoldRestartfor a few seconds > tapOKto reboot to safe mode.

Fix 5: Factory Reset the Android Device

Lastly, you can reset your Android device to factory defaults if the above methods don’t work.

Note:Back up your device data before performing a factory reset.

Step 1:Open Androidsettings> tapSystem> selectReset options.

Step 2:SelectErase all data (factory reset)and confirm your action by tappingErase all dataat the bottom right.

If the issue persists, bring it in for repair to the nearest authorized service center.

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Last updated on 21 May, 2024

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