The sensor on iPhone 5 stops working. What to do if the sensor stops working - touchscreen on iPhone

The phone randomly began to press itself at the top of the screen. I removed the film, everything went away, glued another one, it seemed to work again, then the upper part of the screen, about 1 cm, stopped responding to touch. I took it apart and found out that if you don’t lean the sensor against the screen, it doesn’t press itself. Tell me how to solve the problem, has anyone had a similar or similar situation?

Users on iPhone, iPad and iPod are offended that the touchscreen itself presses the screen and buttons, and after updating to iOS Beta, the touch stopped working. Today we will find out why the iPhone sensor freezes and presses itself, and how to fix this problem for iPhone 5/6/7.

How to fix the problem - the sensor presses itself

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iPhone display clicks on its own - Tenorshare ReiBoot

Step 1. First, you need to download and run the program on your computer. And connect the device to the computer via a cable.

Step 2: By clicking “Enter Recovery Mode”, you can fix the smartphone screen itself being pressed using Recovery Mode.

In addition, the program can fix other problems, the iPhone is frozen on the apple, the display does not respond to touches, the battery is very low, the sensor has stopped working, iOS 11 has turned the iPhone/iPad into a brick, the iPhone is disabled, connect to iTunes, reset the iPhone to factory settings. You can conveniently use this program on Windows and Mac.

There are several methods to ensure that the iPhone or iPad display behaves correctly and does not live its own life. You can install it yourself without any third-party application.

Keyboard buttons pressed - reboot

Force reboot is the easiest way to click on its own. You need to press and hold the Power and Home buttons together; for iPhone 7, you need to hold Power and Volume down until the apple appears on the screen. Next, release the two buttons until your gadget reboots. The iPhone lives its own life and does not respond to presses - this problem is solved!

Fix sensor running on its own via iTunes

Reflashing is a common way to fix a touchscreen problem by restoring an iPhone or iPad. But all information will be erased; before this action, a backup copy is made in advance.

When using iTunes, the first thing you should do is connect your iPhone to it. And it should open the main management page for your iPhone, iPad. You can see the “Restore” information on the top bar by clicking it. And iTunes automatically updates the device to the latest version. After rebooting the iPhone, the screen will stop working on its own.

If all else fails, then you need to contact the service center and replace it with a new display. And I would like to receive useful advice, don’t be shy, write to us!

There are cases when iPhone users experience a lack of response to touching the screen. This situation indicates a malfunction of the sensor (touchscreen). Before you try to restore normal operation of the phone, you should understand why the breakdown occurred.

Causes of malfunction

The sensor on an iPhone does not work for the following reasons:

• During the process of replacing the display module, not all cables were connected correctly;
• The phone fell face down, causing the screen to become unresponsive;
• Temporary OS freeze;
• Incorrectly installed updates. You may have turned off your phone while installing new firmware;
• Installation of programs incompatible with the device;
• The work of the virus. Some types of malware can block the touchscreen. While the user decides what to do, the virus opens the browser and advertisements on third-party resources;
• Using a non-original part. Fake display modules are not of high quality, so failure is a completely predictable phenomenon for such elements.

Degrees of touchscreen failure

In practice, there are different types of sensor malfunctions in iPhones. The failure may manifest itself as follows:

1. Only certain areas of the screen do not work. Here we can say with confidence that the reason is not a hardware failure. Most likely, the operating system is simply slow;
2. The touchscreen is completely unresponsive. The digitizer cannot process the touch and transmit it to the motherboard for further display;
3. The sensor stops responding after turning on a specific program;
4. The phone works fine, but periodically glitches and does not respond to touches;
5. The device randomly turns on programs, presses keys and opens unfamiliar sites. The reason for this strange behavior is the autoclicker virus.

We fix the problem ourselves

The problem is solved in the same way, regardless of the device model. First, try the simplest solution methods. Reboot your phone and the side buttons should work fine. If your phone is frozen, this will definitely help.

As a last resort, you can roll back the latest updates or reset the phone to its original settings (remember that all files and programs will be deleted, so it is better to first connect the non-working device to the computer and make a backup). Scan your device with an antivirus. Remove any Trojans found. If the sensor still clicks on its own, you should delete all browser data.

Do you have Zillow installed on your phone? This application does not work correctly with 5th and 6th generation iPhones. In the background, the utility can execute erroneous code, which leads to slowdowns. To resolve the issue, simply uninstall Zillow from your device.

If none of the above methods work for you, the problem lies in an incorrectly connected module. Perhaps the cables that secure the screen to the back cover were loosely connected.

Pay attention! Very often, when turning off the touchscreen cable (shown in the figure below), users touch one of the filters with a spudger, which leads to its breakdown.

The filter is located at the bottom of the motherboard. The plug that hides it needs to be lightly removed with tweezers:

Most likely the filter has broken off. Part name – FL34. The markings are indicated in small print on the device board itself. This way you won't get lost in all the little details. All you need to do is ring the adjacent filter (FL35). If the 35th element rings, then the 34th filter can be easily replaced with a jumper.

You can find any instructions for self-repairing an iPhone on our website, or call a specialist for to any place convenient for you.

Greetings to one and all! I didn’t want to write the title of the article exactly like that, but it’s very difficult to find another word other than “buggy.” Very succinctly (the mighty Russian language is rich and beautiful!) It describes all possible problems with the screen, which lives on its own - keyboard buttons are pressed, desktops are scrolled through, applications are launched, and all this without your knowledge. And the display itself does not respond to pressing!

It would seem that the situation is fantastic and somewhere even mystical, but... in fact, there is nothing strange in this - everything has a logical explanation. Which? Now we’ll find out everything! But first, let's decide after what actions the screen of your iPhone or iPad can begin to take on a life of its own, create chaos, go completely wild and frighten its owner.

There are not so many of these actions:

1. Firmware update.
2. Physical damage (fall, shock, moisture).
3. Replacement or repair of the display (nuances may apply).

That's it. Although no, there is another option - none of the above happened, and the screen suddenly began to “glitch”.

Let's start with general preparation of the device, which will help eliminate some standard issues that cause the touchscreen to behave in such an incomprehensible way:

• If there is film or glass stuck to the device, remove it.
• Wipe the screen thoroughly with a soft cloth. Do not use special cleaning fluids; sometimes they can simply ruin the oleophobic coating.
• To rule out a software problem and errors in iOS, do this.

Yes, everything listed above is quite banal, but it can help. However, these are not all the actions that can be performed in order to improve the operation of the display.

And the first thing you should pay attention to is non-original power supplies and Lighting cables. Although most likely we will talk about the wires (the adapter itself, as a rule, does not greatly affect the operation of the device). Yes, they can spoil your nerves.

Once I myself encountered this and saw how a person’s phone was charging and at the same time periodically lit up, the screen unlocked, pressed on its own, and characters were typed on the keyboard. To be honest, I was very surprised how the iPhone hasn’t called somewhere on its own yet!?

After a short conversation, it turned out that although this bothers the person, he simply does not want to buy an original wire (I rarely use it, and it will do!). The fact that spontaneous pressing of the display is not the worst thing that can happen, and the battery will definitely have to be changed soon, did not interest him.

Conclusion one: if the iPhone display lives its own life and does not respond to touches only while charging, the charger is most likely to blame. Replace and use only certified accessories.

If everything is ok with the charger, then you should move on to the next reason - these are low-quality display modules. There are simply a huge number of them, but there is an explanation for this:

1. Many models are simply wildly popular, for example the iPhone 5S.
2. China will help everyone.

Here you have a large number of screens of varying degrees of quality. Moreover, they can be installed both during repair and on “new” (in fact, restored from an unknown location) iPhone. And if you are unlucky and the screen is set completely to the left, then accidental clicks and other pleasures of life are guaranteed.

By the way, a characteristic feature of this defect is that after blocking/unlocking the device everything returns to normal, but for a while, and then it starts to “glitch” again. This can appear either immediately after repair/replacement or after updating iOS. What to do in this case? There are two options:

1. Set to normal display.
2. Try gluing film or glass.

The most interesting thing is that some workshops, knowing the quality of the display they are installing, when replacing a module, stick a sticker on the screen as a “gift”. Often this is done just so that the iPhone or iPad display behaves correctly and does not live its own life. Brilliant move! The difference between a good and a bad screen is big, but the price of the film is small. And everyone is happy: the client thinks that the service is good - he even glued the film, and the workshop itself won money.

Conclusion two: if the iPhone display is “buggy”, most likely it is simply not of very good quality. Replacement required. There is also a more budget-friendly solution that helps many people - sticker of film (glass). With the iPad the situation is completely similar, only it’s harder to glue :)

There is another reason why the touchscreen may behave strangely. But here it would be more correct to say that it will not process clicks at all, and not “just” trigger in the wrong place.

Perhaps we are talking about the display sensor controller and this is very sad. It can be damaged if it falls, hits, gets moisture inside the gadget, or is missing. Only a few service centers have the skill to resolder it (the procedure is done so as not to change the entire motherboard). Well, it also costs money accordingly - of course, cheaper than completely replacing the board, but still...

Conclusion three: the most serious malfunction in which the iPhone display is pressed by itself is a breakdown of the screen sensor controller. Compared to previous problems, it is rare and much more difficult to correct.

This is the unpleasant conclusion at the end of the article...

However, I really hope that all the “glitches” of your iPhone screen will be cured by simply replacing the charger, wire, or, in extreme cases, a sticker of film or glass. And it will not come to complex repairs at the service center. Let it be so!

P.S. And to increase the chances of a successful outcome - put “like” and click on the social network buttons, +50% luck is guaranteed :)

P.S.S. And of course, if you have questions or practical tips on how to overcome a “glitchy” display, be sure to write in the comments!

The screen does not respond to your touch, the touchscreen becomes dull and freezes: remember if your phone has fallen recently? This may be the reason for the poorly functioning sensor on the iPhone 6, 6s.

In addition to the fall, the performance of the touchscreen is affected by:

• screen replacement;
• software update;
• moisture getting inside the device;
• screen dirty.

Experts believe that you should contact a service center if:

• the sensor responds, but with a delay;
• The phone’s “reaction” is missing in some places on the screen;
• The touchscreen doesn't work at all;
• The device lives its own life: it opens and closes applications on its own, types text, and turns off.

Important! If the gadget does not respond completely to touch, then there is a possibility of a motherboard failure. It is necessary to urgently contact specialists.

What not to do and how to solve the problem yourself

In order to save money, advanced users want to fix gadget problems themselves. When trying to “reanimate” the touchscreen, you should not follow “harmful” advice:

• Dry your iPhone with a hairdryer if it falls into water;
• without outside help, glue or replace the screen if it comes off;
• disassemble and assemble the “mobile phone”;

This will increase the cost of repairs, but will not save the situation.

3 ways that you can take without being a specialist in the field of electrical repairs:

• Perform a full reboot of the device (Press 2 buttons simultaneously for 20 seconds: power and home);
• remove the protective glass or film. They may be the reason why the sensor does not work on iPhone 6, 6s plus;
• Wipe the display from dust and dirt.

Important! Do not try to replace the screen on your iPhone yourself, because if you damage important parts, the repair will cost more. Only an experienced craftsman can perform such work. Our service center offersaffordable prices in St. Petersburg for replacing iPhone 6 glass.

Qualified help

Did you fail to “reanimate” the sensor? Seek help from professionals for a free consultation over the phone. If the breakdown is not serious, the technician will help restore the device’s functionality remotely.

In case of a serious problem, the service center will diagnose the phone to understand the cause of the breakdown and replace the failed part.

iPhone 6, 6s repairs in St. Petersburg are carried out with a guarantee. Only original spare parts and professional equipment are used in the work.

Our service center specialists are always ready to quickly and efficiently replace the screen unit on an iPhone 6 at affordable prices in St. Petersburg, as well as carry out free diagnostics of other problems.