You have an iPhone. And sometimes you see the particular error: glitching!
Why is my iPhone glitching?
Your phone is glitching because some apps on your phone usually cause problems. You need to restart your iPhone to fix this error. Sometimes, you need to bring your phone to an expert because this error can be caused by hardware problems or malware in rare cases.
However, there is one similar error that can freak you out. It is a ghost touch. Ghost touch happens when the iPhone screen starts acting on its own or moving and scrolling without you touching it. The screen seems to be responding to non-existent commands or touches, which makes the apps open and close and sometimes leads to losses. This can be unnerving, and we will help you solve this problem today.
Most of the time, the first action is to take your iPhone to get repaired. However, you can also try some simple fixes before doing that. For example, you could try a factory reset to resolve your issue.
Ghost touch is a common problem with the iPhone x. In 2018, there were multiple confirmations that people faced issues with their iPhone X touch screen. Apple agreed to provide free repairs for this issue, too. However, online reports like to differ and have shown that this issue persists with other models. These include the iPhone XS, XR, and different models like the iPhone 6,7,8,5, 11,12, AND 13. Hence, ghost touch can sometimes affect any model. So, why is my phone clicking on things by itself?
Why is my iPhone acting weird?
Your phone is acting weird because of the common glitching problem or ghost touch problem when the iPhone screen starts taking action on its own. The reason can be a cache on your iPhone’s App Store or a faulty app. The app cache problem can be fixed if you clear the cache or/restart your phone.
How to Fix Ghost Touch On iPhone?
To fix the ghost touch error on your iPhone, you need to restart or reboot your phone, which in 80% of cases will be enough to correct the problem. However, if this does not fix the problem, you can clean your touchscreen or remove all cache on your iPhone, and finally, if nothing helps, do a factory reset. See the ten steps below.
1. Clean your touchscreen
You can clean the iPhone’s touchscreen, which is simple but effective against the ghost touch issue. If you do so, the dust and debris will be cleared, and there will be no invasive elements on your screen that trigger the ghost touch.
You can clean your iPhone by unplugging cables; you should have a lint-free cloth and some cleaning glasses for the procedure. Next, dampen this cloth a little with warm water. The last step is to clean the touch screen with a gentle hand from one space to another.
Make sure to eliminate any moisture from the screen.
Apple directs that you should not use household cleaners, window cleaners, or elements like hydrogen peroxide. These can erode Apple’s oil-resistant screen.
2. Remove your screen protector
Screen protectors, or tempered glass, are thin protective layers of glass or plastic that are laid upon the actual screen of the iPhone or any other mobile phone to protect it from cracking or scratching. They keep the screen safe, but they can sometimes lead to problems like ghost touch. Hence, by removing them, you can fix the ghost touch.
To do this, you must carefully remove the iPhone’s glass. You should start from one end and peel this protector off the iPhone screen. If your protector is damaged, it’s better to take it to a repair shop to avoid harming yourself.
Contact the screen manufacturer. The manufacturer can help remove the screen arduously or refund your money if the protector causes the ghost touch problem.
3. Remove the phone case
The twisted screen can also be the reason behind the ghost touch. If you face such a problem, you can resolve it by removing the hard case. You can remove it to find out if that is the problem behind your ghost touch.
It has been noticed that iPhone users mentioned that removing complex cases helps remove ghost touches.
4. Reboot your iPhone
You can restart your phone for several issues to solve the problem. This can solve the ghost touch issue, as it can clear the temporary memory and remove any glitch causing the ghost touch.
You can restart your iPhone without a home button by:
- Hold the side and volume buttons together until the power off slide option appears.
- Swipe the slider to the right.
- Hold the side button once the phone shuts down and turn it on again until the Apple logo appears on the screen.
Restart the phone with the home button:
- Hold the top or side button till the shutdown slide shows.
- Swipe towards the power-off icon.
- Once the phone is off, turn it on again by holding the side button.
5. Force your iPhone to restart
This action is the same as restarting but involves more steps, so you force your phone to restart. You can use this method if the ghost touch problem gets out of hand. This method is considered at such times because it works even when the iPhone is not working.
The steps to restart the iPhone 8 or later versions are as follows:
- First, press and release the volume up button immediately.
- Press and release the volume down button immediately.
- Hold the side button.
- Release this button as you see the Apple logo appear.
To force restart iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus, you have to:
- First, hold the volume down button with the sleep button.
- Then, release the button as the logo appears.
To force restart iPhone 6 or 6 plus or earlier models, you have to:
- First, hold the Sleep and Home button together.
- Then, release them when the Apple logo appears.
6. Clean all cache on your iPhone
- Open Settings
- Scroll down. Tap Safari.
- Scrol’ down. Tap’ Clear History and Website Data.
- In the ‘popup, tap ‘Clear History and Data to confirm.
7. Update your iPhone
If your ghost touch problem is still not solved, it may be due to an outdated iOS system. Hence, you should update your iPhone. This is a good fix because it can get rid of any software glitches and fix bugs in a recent update.
To update your phone, you need to:
- Go to the settings.
- Select general.
- Select software update.
- Tap install, or download and install.
8. Do a factory reset
If the updates and forcing don’t start don’t solve your issue, it is time to do a factory reset on your iPhone. This clears problems that might be causing problems in the system. However, you should always have a backup of your iPhone before you do this. Otherwise, all your saved data will be gone.
To reset your phone, you need to:
- Go to the settings.
- Select general.
- Go down, tap transfer, and reset.
- Select Erase all content and settings.
- Select the continue option and type your passcode to initiate the process.
After this process, you will have to set up your phone again. Hence, you can get all your data back through a reset.
9. Recover your iPhone
If the restart or facdoesn’tset doesn’t work, you can turn your iPhone into recovery mode and install iOS again. This should be done only when the ghost touch on your phone does not let you update it the usual way if you can, do not put the phone in recovery mode.
To put your phone in recovery mode, you need to connect it to a macOS or iTunes, follow the steps, and be forced to restart it.
Once you enter the recovery mode, you will see the” message, “There is a problem with the iPhone that requires it to be updated or” restored.” Click update if the option exists; otherwise, proceed with the restore.
A backup is also crucial for this process since all your data will be gone.
If the dosn’t work, use DFU mode. This is the more intense version of recovery mode, in which the phone will also reinstall firmware and software.
10. Take your phone to the Apple center
If the Adobe actions do not resolve your issue, you should take it to your nearest Apple Store to get it repaired. Unfortunately, there are no other fixes for the software, so there may be a problem with the hardware. Issues like touchscreen seating and touchscreen assembly can also cause this problem.
This issue should only be handled by a professional, and you should not try to take apart the phone yourself. Hence, contact Apple support or book an appointment with a professional to check it.
Bad repairs can also trigger ghost touch.
If a hardware repair is needed for your iPhone, ensure that it is only done by professionals or Apple-authorized personnel because the low quality and sloppy repair can worsen this problem.
A fault repair from an unauthorized person is also a reason for this.
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