Touchscreen doesn't perform "clicking" / "opening" action on display elements randomly

Hi everyone,


For the past few months I've noticed an issue where every now and then randomly, random elements on my touchscreen just will not process a "click" when I tap it. My touchscreen is not broken and I know that the phone does recognize the tap as I can click and hold on the element and it will have an animation, but if I single tap it it will not do anything.


This will happen randomly, on random elements, no matter if I'm logged in or logged out of my phone.


Here is a screen recording of the issue:

https://youtu.be/cluOQrxL1Bc


I've seen other people on TikTok reporting the same issue for the past few months and I have no idea how to fix it.

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 31, 2025 12:54 PM

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Apr 1, 2025 12:24 AM in response to ritvikgupta03

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch, then tap Haptic Touch or 3D & Haptic Touch. Choose the touch duration—Fast or Slow. On an iPhone with 3D Touch, you can also choose the pressure needed—Light, Medium, or Firm. Test your new settings on the image at the bottom of the screen.


Adjust how iPhone responds to your touch - Apple Support (IN)


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