How to Use the New Back Preview Animation on Android 16

Enabling Gesture Navigation

• 💡 To use the new back preview animation, you must first enable gesture navigation instead of the traditional three-button navigation.
• ⚙️ Access this setting by going to your phone's Settings, then navigating to the System section, and selecting Navigation mode.

Performing the Back Preview Swipe

• 👆 To activate the back preview, start by slowly swiping inward from either the left or right edge of your screen.
• 📱 As you drag your finger, the current screen will visually shrink, revealing a preview of the screen behind it.

Completing or Canceling the Gesture

• ✅ To complete the back action, simply finish the swipe gesture.
• ❌ To cancel the action, drag your finger back to its original position and then lift it off the screen.
• 💡 This feature allows for a more intuitive way to navigate between previous screens.