The miles morales phone trick is a hidden backward-dive easter egg where Miles pulls out his phone and faces the camera mid-air, not an official move or a real phone setting. To perform it, you need to start a dive with Miles facing the camera, then hold Down on the left stick and Square (or the equivalent down + attack button on other controllers) during the dive.
What is the miles morales phone trick?
This is a secret, easter-egg-style maneuver in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. During a backward dive, Miles will pull out his smartphone and record himself while facing the camera. It is not listed in any official move set, and it has nothing to do with mobile game cheat codes or real phone features. The move is described as an easter egg-style trick, not an official move-list item in at least one guide. The trick is purely cosmetic but adds a stylish, selfie-like flair to your web-slinging.
Step 1: Get to a high ledge or upward swing
Position Miles on a tall building, ledge, or start an upward swing to gain enough height. The trick requires enough airtime for the dive and the phone animation to play out. A common setup is to leap off a skyscraper or launch from a web-swing that arcs upward. One guide says you can also start from an upward swing or leap off a building, then perform the backward dive before holding the trick input.
Step 2: Start a dive facing the camera
Run or jump off the ledge and ensure Miles is facing the camera, meaning his back is to the viewer, as the dive begins. If Miles is facing away from the camera, the trick will not trigger the same way. This backward-facing setup is the crucial starting point.
Step 3: Hold Down and Square during the dive
During the backward dive, hold Down on the left stick (or L3) while holding Square on PlayStation controls. On PC or other controllers, use the mapped equivalent: the down input plus the attack/trick button. One video guide also notes you can hold the right trigger, then hold down and square at the same time after the backward dive begins. One video guide says the trick can be done by holding right trigger and then holding down and square at the same time after setting up the backward-facing dive. The phone animation should start as Miles continues his fall.
Tips for mastering the phone trick
Practice the timing of the backward dive, the trick only works if Miles is already facing the camera when you start the input. Experiment with starting from an upward swing instead of a static ledge, as the momentum can make the dive smoother. Remember that the trick will not work if Miles is facing away from the camera, so always check his orientation before committing to the dive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I do the phone trick on any platform?
Yes, the trick works on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC, as long as you use the correct control mapping for your controller. There are no platform-specific limits.
Does the phone trick affect gameplay or combat?
No, it is purely cosmetic. It does not deal damage, dodge attacks, or provide any gameplay advantage, it is just a visual easter egg.
Do I need to unlock an ability to do the phone trick?
No. The phone trick is not tied to any unlockable skill or story progression. You can perform it as soon as you have control of Miles in the open world.
Why won't the phone trick activate when I hold the buttons?
The most common issue is that Miles is not facing the camera when the dive starts. Make sure his back is to the viewer before you begin the dive input. If he is facing away, the trick will not trigger.
