How to Fix Gesture Navigation Not Working on Tecno Pova Slim 5G

If gesture navigation suddenly stops working on your Tecno Pova Slim 5G, it can make using your phone feel clunky and frustrating. Swiping up for Home or switching between apps might not respond, leaving you stuck with on-screen buttons instead. Fortunately, this issue is easy to fix once you know what’s causing it.

Why Gesture Navigation Might Not Be Working

• System glitch or software bug after an update.
• Navigation mode accidentally switched to buttons.
• Hidden launcher or theme settings interfering with gestures.
• Screen protector affecting swipe detection near the edges.
• Corrupted system cache or outdated software version.

Check if Gesture Navigation Is Enabled.

Sometimes, gestures are simply turned off or replaced by button navigation. You can easily verify and enable it again.

1. Open Settings, and then tap System navigation.
2. Tap Gestures, and then select Gesture navigation.

Once you switch to gestures, test by swiping up from the bottom of the screen to return Home.

Restart the Tecno Pova Slim 5G.

A quick restart can clear temporary system glitches that might block gestures from working properly.

1. Press and hold the Power key, and then tap Restart.
2. Wait for the phone to reboot, and then test gesture navigation again.

If it works afterward, it was likely a minor software hiccup.

Re-Calibrate Touch Sensitivity.

If the screen doesn’t recognize your swipes, it could be due to low touch sensitivity, especially if you use a thick screen protector.

1. Open Settings, and then tap Display.
2. Tap Touch sensitivity, and then toggle it on.

After that, try using gestures again to see if the issue is resolved.

Check Your Launcher Settings.

Third-party launchers sometimes override gesture controls or disable them unintentionally.

1. Open Settings, and then tap Apps & notifications.
2. Tap Default apps, and then select Home app to check your current launcher.

If you’re using a third-party launcher, switch back to the system launcher and see if gestures start working again.

Update the System Software.

Outdated firmware can cause gesture-related bugs or conflicts. Keeping your phone up to date ensures the system runs smoothly.

1. Open Settings, and then tap System.
2. Tap Software update, and then tap Check for updates.

If an update is available, download and install it, then test gesture navigation once the phone restarts.

Reset All Settings.

If gestures still refuse to work, resetting all settings can remove configuration errors without deleting your data.

1. Open Settings, and then tap System.
2. Tap Reset options, and then tap Reset all settings.

After the reset, re-enable gesture navigation and test again.

Gesture navigation makes your Tecno Pova Slim 5G feel fluid and modern. With these fixes, you should be able to restore its functionality quickly and get back to smooth swiping.

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