The back button on your Redragon Rift G710 can be disabled through the controller's settings menu without needing any extra software

The Redragon Rift G710 has a back button on the left side that sends a "back" command to your device — useful in menus, but frustrating if you hit it by accident during gameplay. You can turn it off permanently in the controller's built-in settings, and the change stays even after you power off the controller.

The process takes about two minutes and requires only the controller itself. You do not need to connect it to a computer or read anything.

Key Takeaways

  • The back button setting is found in the controller's own menu, accessed by holding the home button for three seconds.
  • Once you disable the back button, it stops sending any signal and will not interfere with games or apps.
  • The setting is saved to the controller itself, so it remains disabled on any device you connect it to.
  • You can re-enable the back button the same way if you change your mind later.

Access the controller settings menu

Hold down the home button (the button in the center of the controller with the Redragon logo) for three seconds. Do not press and release — keep holding it. The controller will vibrate once and the LED light will flash, signaling that you have entered the settings menu.

If nothing happens, make sure the controller is powered on. Check that the power switch on the back of the controller is in the ON position. Then try holding the home button again for the full three seconds.

Navigate to button settings

Once you are in the settings menu, the controller will respond to the directional pad on the left side. Press up or down on the d-pad to scroll through the menu options until you see "Button Settings" or "Button Config" displayed on your screen or in the controller's LED indicator pattern.

The menu cycles through several options — you may see options like "Sensitivity," "Vibration," or "LED" before you reach button settings. Keep pressing up or down until you find the button-related option.

Find and disable the back button

Once you have highlighted "Button Settings," press the A button (the green button on the right side of the controller) to enter that submenu. The controller will vibrate to confirm your selection.

In the button settings submenu, use the d-pad again to scroll until you see the back button listed. It may be labeled as "Back Button," "Side Button," or shown with a symbol. Highlight it and press A to toggle it off. The controller will vibrate twice to confirm the change.

Save and exit the settings menu

After disabling the back button, press the B button (the red button) to go back one level, or hold the home button for three seconds again to exit the settings menu completely. The controller will vibrate once to signal that you have left settings mode.

The change is saved automatically to the controller. You do not need to do anything else — the back button will remain disabled the next time you use the controller, even if you turn it off and back on.

Test the back button to confirm it is off

Launch a game or app and try pressing the back button. It should do nothing. If the back function still triggers, return to the settings menu and double-check that the back button toggle is set to off. Some users accidentally toggle it back on while navigating the menu.

If the button still responds after you have confirmed it is disabled in settings, the controller may have a hardware issue. Try updating the controller's firmware if Redragon offers a firmware update tool for your model, or contact Redragon support with your controller's serial number.

Re-enable the back button if you need it later

To turn the back button back on, follow the same steps: hold home for three seconds, navigate to Button Settings, find the back button option, and toggle it on. The controller will vibrate twice to confirm. This is useful if you switch between games that benefit from the back button and games where it gets in the way.

You can toggle the back button on and off as many times as you want without any risk to the controller. Each time you make the change, the new setting is saved when ready and persists until you change it again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will disabling the back button affect other buttons on the controller?

No. Disabling the back button only turns off that single button. All other buttons — the face buttons, triggers, bumpers, and d-pad — work normally. The home button and menu button are not affected either.

Do I need to disable the back button on every device I use the controller with?

No. The setting is stored on the controller itself, not on your device. Once you disable it, the back button stays disabled whether you connect the controller to a phone, tablet, PC, or console.

What if I cannot find the button settings option in the menu?

Make sure you are holding the home button for the full three seconds — a shorter press may not open the settings menu. Also confirm the controller is fully charged or plugged in, as a low battery can prevent the settings menu from opening. If it still does not work, try a factory reset by holding home and the back button together for five seconds.

Can I disable other buttons the same way?

The back button is the main button designed to be toggled on and off through the settings menu. Other buttons cannot be disabled through the controller settings, though some games let you remap buttons within the game itself.

Will the back button setting change if I update the controller firmware?

Firmware updates typically preserve your custom settings, including the back button toggle. However, if you perform a full factory reset, all settings return to their defaults and the back button will be re-enabled.