iPhone Tricks > Errors and Issues Show Last updated on September 27th, 2022 at 03:28 pm Posted in Errors and Issues, Bug Fixes by Patricia on September 13, 2022 Touch screen not working iOS 16 Is the touch screen not working on iPhone in iOS 16? Touch barely recognizes swipes and scrolls after the update? User interface lags, creating the impression of ghost touches Screen is out of focus and the device is almost unusable? Here is what you can do to fix it! Touch Screen Not Working In iOS 16?This issue has been reported by several readers on our iOS 16 review page:
Are you also encountering this issue? Share your feedback in the comments! Please, mention iPhone model and confirm if your display is genuine or if it’s been replaced with an aftermarket unit. How To Fix Touch Screen Barely WorkingAccording to our readers, restarting the device doesn’t help. At the moment, the following workarounds are recommended: Recommendation: Wait it out and use the workaround provided below! (Update, September 14) 1. Workaround For iOS 16 Touch ProblemsMehdi has shared a temporary fix for this annoying issue:
Does this help to fix touch screen not working? Please confirm in the comments! How To Fix Touch Issues In iOS 16We’ve also published a video showcasing the troubleshooting sequence presented above: 2. Reinstall iOS 16You most likely updated to iOS 16 over-the-air. Try to clean install the current version and you might be able to fix the touch screen issue:
3. Downgrade To iOS 15Shammil has confirmed that reverting to iOS 15 has fixed the problem for him. Here is how to:
Have you managed to fix touch not working in iOS 16? Do you have a better solution? Use the comments section to share your feedback. Related: Other common bugs reported for these early stages are: Why is my touch screen glitching iPhone XR?Software glitches could interact and affect background apps while the update is ongoing. These could cause issues like rogue apps and may trigger ghost touch bug on your iPhone XR. To remove these glitches inflicted by iOS 13.2, close all background apps on the device.
How do I calibrate my iPhone XR touch screen?Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch, then tap Haptic Touch or 3D & Haptic Touch. Choose the touch duration—Fast or Slow. On an iPhone with 3D Touch, you can also choose the pressure needed—Light, Medium, or Firm. Test the new setting on the image at the bottom of the screen.
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