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How to Fix Ghost Touch on an iPhone: Potential Fixes to Try

By Matthew Lynch
June 9, 2023
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A ghost touch on an iPhone refers to a situation where the iPhone starts to act on its own without your control. It is as though there is a ghost in your phone that is triggering various functions without any input from you. This issue is not only annoying but also frustrating, especially when you are trying to accomplish an important task on your phone.

Fortunately, this issue can be fixed with the following potential fixes:

1. Clean the screen

The first step in fixing ghost touch on your iPhone is to make sure that the screen is clean. Dirty or oily screens can often trigger unwanted actions, making the phone appear like it is acting on its own. To clean your phone screen, use a microfiber cloth that is free of lint or any other abrasive material.

2. Restart your phone

A simple restart of your phone can fix ghost touch issues. To restart your iPhone, press and hold the power button until the slide to power off button appears. Swipe it across the screen and wait for the iPhone to turn off completely. After a couple of seconds, hold down the power button again until the Apple logo appears.

3. Update the iOS

It could be that the ghost touch issue is caused by a software glitch. Updating your iPhone to the latest iOS version can help fix this issue. To update your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Software update. If an update is available, tap Download and Install.

4. Remove your iPhone case or screen protector

Sometimes, the ghost touch issue is caused by a faulty case or screen protector. Remove them and see if the issue persists. If the ghost touch issue disappears, then it is likely that the case or screen protector is poorly made or damaged, and you need to get a new one.

5. Reset all settings

If none of the above fixes works, try resetting all settings. This will reset all your iPhone settings back to their default state, without losing any personal data. To do this, go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset all settings.

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