Where Is the Back Button on Pixel 4a?

A setting on your phone determines whether there’s a button or if you oughta use a gesture.

We’ll learn how to choose one or the other below.

Swipe motion to go back on Pixel 4a

How Do You Use the Back Button on Pixel 4a?

Since there are two ways to move backward on this phone, there are two separate directions.

Go back by swiping from the edge of the screeneither edge works.

Pixel 4a back button

Swipe inward toward the middle of the screen.

you could begin the swipe anywhere on the left or right edge.

Those options are valid for other Pixel phones, too.

System, Gestures and System Navigation in Pixel 4a Settings

The Pixel 3 is one exception, where there’s a 2-button navigation option.

How Do I Change the Back Button on Pixel 4a?

Here’s how to choose either key in:

Go toSettings>System>Gestures>System navigation.

System navigation options on Pixel 4a

If you’re currently using the gesture technique, you might find navigation difficult.

If you chose the virtual button option, you’re done.

You cantake a Google Pixel screenshotusing Google Voice Assistant.

Pixel 4a gesture settings for back sensitivity

Just say, Hey Google, take a screenshot.