How to remove shortcut button from screen

[judemymum]

I have a tiny icon which can be moved around the screen. It gives access to gestures, favourites, home and device, among other options. How do I remove it? It is grey, square with rounded corners and a pale circle in the centre.

 

[MattIM]

I have a tiny icon which can be moved around the screen. It gives access to gestures, favourites, home and device, among other options. How do I remove it? It is grey, square with rounded corners and a pale circle in the centre.

Rather than pressing the physical home button, this tiny icon gives you a virtual home button. If you don't want it, go to settings app, go to general. You should see a similar screen like this one pictured. Notice assistive touch is on. Turn this feature off by going into this setting.

 

[judemymum]

I am so grateful! Thank you very much.

 

[MattIM]

I am so grateful! Thank you very much.

You are welcome!

 

[Lindalynan]

It's really helpful.

 

[Theodora riris]

Anyway, how to get it back?

 

[Mickey330]

Just reverse the steps as outlined by MatIM above: go to your Settings app and press the General tab. Then, scroll down the right side until you see the "Physical & Motor" line and then press the "AssistiveTouch" tab. When that opens, turn the button to ON and you will see the white dot appear on your screen.

Marilyn

 

[LauraG]

Came across your reply while searching for a solution. It worked. Thanks so much

 

[Applehead]

Rather than pressing the physical home button, this tiny icon gives you a virtual home button. If you don't want it, go to settings app, go to general. You should see a similar screen like this one pictured. Notice assistive touch is on. Turn this feature off by going into this setting.

 

[Applehead]

Thanks for this info, it was driving me mad, could not remember how I added it!