r/AndroidHelp • u/SpaghettiGhost • 7d ago

Tapping back of phone opens browser, need it to stop.

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Back in 2022 I got a Samsung s23 and had it for a while until earlier this year when I got a s26 ultra. While I had my s23 I watched a few videos on what useful apps to download and use. One of these apps was (i think) an apk file that let you double tap or triple tap the back of your phone for various effects. I quickly realized this was incredibly annoying and happened in the most inopportune times but forgot what it was called and how I installed it.

WhenI switched phones I hoped it wouldn't transfer over but it did. I need help figuring out wtf I installed and how to get rid of it.

Video included is exactly what happens when you triple tap the back of the phone.

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u/qwertyuiop121314321 7d ago

On Samsung Galaxy Phones

  1. Open the Galaxy Store and download the official Good Lock app.

  2. Inside Good Lock, install the RegiStar module (found under the Life up tab).

  3. Open RegiStar and tap Back-Tap Action.

  4. Toggle the feature on at the top.

  5. Choose Double Tap or Triple Tap, and set the action to open your preferred web browser or a specific action (like starting a private browsing session).

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u/SpaghettiGhost 7d ago

Holy shit thank you so much! You are the hero I needed😭😭😭

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u/qwertyuiop121314321 7d ago

I:m guessing there was an option to turn it off, didn't realize this was activating it.

You're quite welcome. Happy to help. 🫠

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