Air Actions on the OnePlus 15 are designed to let you control certain features using hand gestures. When they stop working, the phone can feel less responsive and less convenient to use. This issue is usually caused by disabled settings, sensor interference, or permission restrictions, and most fixes are simple once you know where to look.
Why Air Actions Are Not Working on Your OnePlus 15
- Air Actions are turned off in system settings.
- The front camera or gesture sensor is blocked or dirty.
- Required permissions are not granted to the feature.
- Power saving features are limiting background sensors.
- A temporary software glitch is affecting gesture detection.
Enable Air Actions in Settings
Air Actions will not work if the feature is disabled, even if gestures are supported on your device. Turning it on ensures the phone actively listens for hand movements.
Open Settings, and then tap System features.
Tap Air Actions, and then toggle the switch to turn it on.
Check Supported Gestures
Not all gestures work in every app, which can make it seem like Air Actions are broken. Reviewing supported gestures helps you understand what actions should respond.
Open Settings, and then tap System features.
Tap Air Actions, and then review the list of supported gestures.
Clean the Front Camera Area
Air Actions rely on sensors near the front camera to detect movement. Dust, fingerprints, or a thick screen protector can interfere with gesture recognition.
Wipe the front camera area using a clean microfiber cloth.
Remove any thick or tinted screen protector and test gestures again.
Disable Power Saving Mode
Power saving features can reduce sensor activity to extend battery life. This often disables or limits Air Actions in the background.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap Power saving, and then turn it off.
Grant Required Permissions
Air Actions may need camera or motion permissions to function correctly. If these permissions are denied, gestures will not register.
Open Settings, and then tap Privacy.
Tap Permission manager, and allow all required permissions for Air Actions.
Restart Your Phone
A restart refreshes system services and clears temporary bugs affecting gesture detection. This is a quick fix that often restores functionality.
Open Quick Settings, and then tap the Power icon.
Tap Restart, and wait for the phone to turn back on.
Air Actions on the OnePlus 15 usually stop working due to minor setting changes or sensor issues. Once the feature is enabled, permissions are allowed, and restrictions are removed, gestures should start responding normally again.
FAQs
Why do Air Actions work in some apps but not others?
Air Actions are only supported in specific apps and situations. Some apps do not allow gesture control at all.
Do Air Actions use the camera all the time?
No. The camera and sensors activate only when Air Actions are enabled and supported by the current screen or app.
Can a screen protector affect Air Actions?
Yes. Thick, dark, or poorly fitted screen protectors can block sensors and prevent gestures from being detected properly.
