iPhone touchscreen not responding to taps
Force restart your iPhone. Press and hold the volume buttons and side button until the power-off screen appears, then drag to power off. This fixes most unresponsive screen issues. If it still won't respond, the touchscreen might need repair.
Unresponsive touchscreen is in most cases a software glitch that force restart fixes. If restart doesn't work, the screen hardware might be damaged.
Risk: High
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not pressing hard enough during force restart
- Assuming screen is broken when it's just a software glitch
- Using iPhone while wet
Signs you need professional help
- Touchscreen doesn't respond even after force restart. Screen is cracked but you need to use iPhone. iPhone got wet and screen won't respond. Give us a call.
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