How to fix iPhone touch error

iPhone performs tasks on its own? You may be experiencing a ghost touch error . Below are some ways to fix phone touch problems .

Ghost touch or touch disorder is an error where the iPhone screen moves by itself or touches the buttons. This screen seems to respond to non-existent touch gestures. That means the app opens and starts doing things you didn't ask it to do.

When you have touch problems, you often have to take the device to an Apple store for repair. However, there are actually some free ways to fix iPhone touch screen error. Below are methods you can try.

Which iPhones are affected by the touch error?

Ghost touch most commonly affects the iPhone X. In November 2018, Apple admitted that it had discovered a number of errors affecting the touch screen of the iPhone X. The company also announced that it would provide free repairs to affected customers.

However, online reports and complaints have shown that the touch error also occurs on other iPhone models. Affected iPhones include not only iPhone XS, XR but also iPhone 8, 7, 6, 5 or newer. In other words, touch failure can appear on any iPhone.

How to fix touch error on iPhone

Clean the screen

It sounds simple, but cleaning the screen is often quite effective in fixing iPhone touch problems. By doing this, you will remove dust and dirt, making the iPhone screen look like new again.

To clean the iPhone screen, first you should turn off the phone and unplug the connecting cables. Next, take a soft, clean and slightly damp towel (just use clean water) to wipe the screen gently but enough to remove all dirt.

Remove the protective film

Screen protectors are often helpful, but sometimes they affect the way the touchscreen works. So, try removing it and the touch error on iPhone may disappear.

You should remove the iPhone screen protector carefully and slowly. Start in one corner, then slowly move to other corners. If the patch is torn, you should go to a specialized store to have them handle it.

Don't forget to clean the screen again after removing the protective film.

Remove the iPhone case

Another cause of iPhone touch problems may be due to the screen being slightly compressed. In this case, you can solve the problem by removing the hard case you are using. It sounds unreasonable, but on online forums, some iPhone users have shared that removing the distorted case after dropping the iPhone can fix the touch error.

Restart your iPhone

Restarting the device is a simple operation but can fix many problems on the iPhone, including touch failure.

To restart iPhone without the Home button, do the following:

1. Hold down the side button and the volume button until you see the slide to power off slider appear.
2. Swipe the power off slider to the right.
3. After turning off the phone, hold the side button again until you see the Apple logo appear.

To restart iPhone using the Home button, follow these steps:

1. Hold down the top or side button until you see the slide to power off bar.
2. Swipe the power off slider to the right.
3. After turning off the phone, hold down the button on the top or side of the screen until the Apple logo appears.

Restart your iPhone

Similar to restarting iPhone but this is a more powerful solution, you can force restart iPhone in case you cannot turn it off as usual.

To force restart your iPhone 8 or later, do the following:

1. Press and release the volume up button.
2. Press and release the volume down button.
3. Hold the side button.
4. Release the side button when you see the Apple logo appear.

To force restart iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus:

1. Hold down the volume down button and the Sleep/Wake button .
2. Release the buttons when you see the Apple logo appear.

To force restart an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus or earlier, do the following:

1. Hold down the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons .
2. Release both buttons when you see the Apple logo appear.

Above are the simplest but most effective ways to fix iPhone touch error for everyone. Hope the article is useful to you.