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title: "How to fix a touchscreen issue on a tablet?"  
description: "How to fix a touchscreen issue on a tablet?"  
author: "Amartya Singh"  
published: 2024-01-01  
updated: 2024-01-02  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/108661/how-to-fix-a-touchscreen-issue-on-a-tablet  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["troubleshooting"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# How to fix a touchscreen issue on a tablet?



## Answers

### Answer by Saumya Mishra

## Software Solutions:

- **Reboot:** A classic for a reason. Restarting your [tablet](https://www.mindstick.com/category/beginer/mobile-tablet) clears temporary glitches and frees up memory, often resolving touch issues.
- **Clean the screen:** Dirt and grime can interfere with touch detection. Gently wipe the screen with a microfiber cloth and [ensure your](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/161542/how-do-you-ensure-your-ui-is-mobile-friendly) hands are clean too.
- **Check for updates:** Outdated software can cause touch problems. Install any available system or app updates to benefit from bug fixes and [performance](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/85939/performance-testing-ensuring-software-speed-and-efficiency) improvements.
- **Calibrate the touchscreen:** Over time, touch accuracy can drift. Most tablets have a built-in calibration tool in the settings. Run it to re-align the touch sensor with the display.
- **Safe mode:** This isolates [essential](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12260/why-it-is-essential-to-be-proactive-about-your-retirement-financial-planning) apps and drivers. If your [touchscreen works](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/audio/1330/how-your-smartphone-s-touchscreen-works-the-magic-of-capacitive-sensors) in safe mode, a rogue app might be causing the issue. Uninstall recently [installed apps](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/159652/how-to-add-my-exe-to-the-installed-apps-list-in-windows-using-python) one by one to identify the culprit.

## Hardware Concerns:

- **[Screen protector](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94649/does-an-iphone-12-even-need-a-screen-protector-if-the-glass-is-so-strong):** Ensure it's properly aligned and not worn out. Replace it [if necessary](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/23229/in-python-check-if-a-directory-exists-and-create-it-if-necessary).
- **Case pressure:** Some cases can put pressure on the screen, affecting touch detection. Try using the tablet without the case to see if the issue persists.
- **Physical damage:** Cracks, [water damage](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/44830/how-to-protect-your-home-from-water-damage), or drops can damage the touchscreen hardware. If you suspect physical damage, consult a [professional](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13107/scaling-the-gap-between-a-graduate-and-a-professional) for repair.


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