Karly Wood
In this article, I’ll share with you all possible workarounds to fix the iPhone touch screen not working after iOS / iPadOS update.
The touchscreen is a primary interface for all smart gadgets. And the new Apple iPhone, iPad comes with the original Force touch in the control center and the 3D Touch to see more options at a glance for the installed app. Sometimes you feel that your iDevice is responding too slow or hanging/ Screen Unresponsive on the open app, Use third-party Keyboard for type text, Use the Camera app iPhone, iPad.
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Some hidden techniques and tips work on the Touchscreen unresponsive on the launch Control center within the app or lock screen; Access saved photos or albums in a third-party app.
Quick and Easy Solutions for iPhone Touch Screen Issues
If your iPhone’s touchscreen is not working in some areas, here are potential solutions organized in a table:
| Issue | Potential Causes | Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Touchscreen unresponsive | Screen protector or dirt | Clean the screen or remove the screen protector. |
| Software glitch | Restart your iPhone. | |
| Calibration issue | Reset settings or restore iPhone. | |
| Some Areas of screen not working | Hardware damage | Visit an Apple Store or authorized service provider for repair. |
| iOS bugs after update | Update to the latest iOS version or restore to a previous backup. | |
| Intermittently working screen | Loose display connector | Professional repair needed to secure the connector. |
| Extreme temperatures | Allow the iPhone to return to a normal temperature. |
Additional Tips:
- Force Restart: Sometimes, a force restart can resolve unresponsive touchscreen issues. This is done by pressing and quickly releasing the Volume Up button, then the Volume Down button, and finally pressing and holding the Power button until the device restarts.
- Backup Your Data: Before performing any reset or restoration, make sure to back up your iPhone data to iCloud or your computer to prevent data loss.
Using this table, you can identify potential causes for your iPhone’s touchscreen issues and explore appropriate solutions to resolve them.
1. Update your Device firmware or app version
New updates always come with bug fixes and new features. So care about new iOS software when it is available.
Steps to System update in iOS – Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
Update App: Open App Store > Updates > Available Update or Update All.
Some apps are taking too long time or responding slowly after launch. Also, check for the update of this app.
Unsupported and incompatible app versions might be in crashing or Making the iPhone screen unresponsive.
2. Restart or Reboot Device
Restarting your iPhone can resolve various issues, such as lag, app crashes, and connectivity problems. Here’s how to restart your device based on its model.
Steps to Restart Your iPhone:
- Press and hold the Side button and one of the Volume buttons simultaneously.
- When the “slide to power off” slider appears, release the buttons.
- drag the slider to right side to turn off your iPhone.
3. Backup or Restore (Downgrade)
Incompatible (Device is on the edge of the supported list) with the latest version of iOS then downgrade iOS. Or near to close, left from the latest iOS-supported device.
You must go with the help of iTunes, Backup iPhone at first.
Restore iPhone using iTunes download iPSW file for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
4. Taking too long time to Open apps
That means your iPhone is hanging and overloaded due to not having enough memory, Close all unused apps from the multitasking screen.
Or Make free storage space using Different iPhone optimization techniques.
5. Unresponsive to rotate screen
Disable auto screen turn the feature on the home screen or app screen. To quickly stop rotate screen, Swipe up the control center and Tap on the lock icon with a circular arrow. Some apps can’t support landscape view.
6. Tempered Screen Protector Problems
After a too long time, Some chemical effects may create a problem, and after lost pro-quality, you may be feel Screen Clutter, sticky after remove screen protector damage. If possible then you can get help from a professional and clean up the screen without any damage.
Change or set up a new screen protector (Updated with latest Technology and Facility)
7. Reset settings
Reset all settings at once and Go with the Default option. Might be some screen resolution, New Font size, and style creating problems for rendering the app or UI on the screen.
- Go to the “Settings” app
- Tap “General”
- Find and open tap “Transfer or Reset iPhone”
- Tap “Reset”
- Lastly tap on “Reset All Settings”
- For security reasons, you will be asked to enter the iPhone Passcode.
- Tap Confirm Reset All Settings.
- After that iPhone will reboot.
8. Check Warranty Status: Problem on Screen
Accidental pressure on the screen may damage the screen or internal hardware part. Keep away while you sleep in Bad or also from your kids – Child.
On Pressure damage screen will show Two Vertical lines on the iPhone screen.
9. Check Warranty Status
Know remaining Warranty (In Months and Year) from IMEI number on the apple site. Under Warranty Device is eligible for replacement or Free repair on Damage/ Not working hardware is free.
Above all are the possible troubleshooting ways on iPhone Screen unresponsive.
