Apple Watch Users Report 'Ghost Touch' Glitch (2024)

FAQs

How do I fix the ghost touch on my Apple Watch? ›

We do know the advice in the memo, which is to update affected Apple Watches to the latest watchOS version, then do a force restart: hold down the side button and the digital crown for 10 seconds, before letting go.

You can contact Apple directly for support, or head into an Apple Store or Authorized Apple Service Provider to get service. iPhone X: Apple is aware of ghost touch issues on this model and will replace the defective display for free for three years after purchase.

Many Apple Watch users are experiencing the 'Ghost touch' problem. The issues is causing the device to act as if its screen is being tapped even when it's not. Apple has acknowledged the problem and working on permanent fix.

Perhaps the screen is deteriorating, water got into it, or it has a faulty component. In those instances, you'll need to find a trained technician to replace the screen. Like other screen issues, the best way to resolve ghost touch is to take your device to a service center for a fix.

Malfunctions like the ghost touch can also be caused by dirt or water droplets on the display. These particles conduct electricity, which in turn causes a charge disturbance on the screen. This leads to errors when using your phone. So in this case, it's really simple: Thoroughly clean your mobile phone.

Ghost Touch Fixer is a free Android app designed by Minafro to address any issues that may arise while using your mobile device or tablet. This app provides a solution to the "ghost touch" problem that many users experience, where the device registers touches even when they haven't touched the screen.

In a screen hacking attack, hackers use electromagnetic interference (EMI) to inject false touch points into a touchscreen remotely, without anyone needing to touch it. It's a new attack type, which researchers have called the first active contactless attack against capacitive touchscreens.

Does screen replacement fix ghost touch? If you have tried everything else and you're still experiencing this creepy phenomena, then replacing your entire screen could be the way to go. Come to one of our stores so that our technicians can help you out.

Is ghost touch a virus? ›

What is Ghost Touching? Some smart phones, mostly Android lines, have a vulnerability called Ghost Tapping. This is when certain elements can cause phones to act erratically. Dust or water under the screen's protective layer can cause random Ghost Touching.

If your screen is too sensitive or responds intermittently to touch. Restart your iPhone or iPad. Make sure that your screen is clean and free of any debris or water. Disconnect any Lightning or USB-C accessories.

A force restart can be initiated by simultaneously holding down the side button and the Digital Crown for 10 seconds. AASPs have also been asked to make sure affected Apple Watches are running the latest version of watchOS.

In an internal memo seen by MacRumors, Apple refers to the problem as "false touches" and acknowledges that the issue can cause the watch to do all sorts of things, such as starting a phone call unintentionally and preventing users from entering the device's passcode.

For those who don't know, the Ghost Touch issue is where taps and swipes are registered on an Apple Watch display — despite the fact nothing is actually touching the screen. The problem first appeared in 2020, and then made a reappearance earlier this year with Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches.