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iPad typing on it's own and moving between pages

My iPad is typing on it's own! It's "glitchy" in that it moved from one screen to the next without me touching it...like it's possessed! It moved itself to the search screen and started tying random letters, I actually see the letters on the keyboard being punched in I'm freaking out...this seems to be the mother glove...help!,, thanks

pS doesn't do it all the time, just when it wants to. Also I've cut off and on, and tried to sync with itunes

Dell, 3g

Posted on Jun 26, 2010 7:54 AM

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DarkDwarf

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Posted on Dec 18, 2010 12:24 PM

I have the same problem, and I found out what's wrong, it's not the software - restart, restore and FW upgrade will not help, if's defiantly hardware.
The best option is to replace your iPad assuming you have an apple store nearby… which I don't 😟 however I found what's causing it and how to bypass the issue almost completely 🙂
It's caused by the case pressing on the borders of the iPad, if you plan to continue using your case make sure it applies no pressure on the iPad - stretch it a little.
Then, take your iPad out of the case (the random / ghost typing will continue..) hold it on both sides, and press hard like your trying to "fold" it towards the apple icon in the back, once you do that you'll that the iPad works normally, and will keep working ok for a long time, if the random typing returns, just do the "folding" action again.
When pressing, apply strength but don't overdo it, you don't really want to fold your iPad (or break it), hope this helps…

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Ex_Brit

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Jan 4, 2012 2:30 AM in response to Alfie's Mom

Make sure your wireless router connection has a very secure password.

beauxp

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Jan 4, 2012 9:10 PM in response to alvin2828

Problem is hardware. Some iPhones have the same problem. I took mine to the Apple store and the knew exactly what the problem was. They swapped it out for a new one.

Jan 4, 2012 9:13 PM in response to beauxp

But we don't have an apple store here in my location only an apple reseller...

Feb 9, 2012 8:35 PM in response to MustangMom

Thank you! Possessed is the right description. I just hope mine will repeat the behavior in the store. It's frustrating to have to spend a couple of hours on this.

Jun 4, 2012 11:09 AM in response to DVDKEV

Apparently it did not work for me. It gotten worst each time when i restore...

DVDKEV

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Jun 4, 2012 11:18 AM in response to chateaudillusion

The time lapse between your posts suggests you havent followed the instructions fully. It should take half an hour minimum.

Jun 4, 2012 11:31 AM in response to DVDKEV

I could not update the software as the ipad itself is already saying that it's the latest software. Therefore the 30+mins for downloading the new software is not "Required".

Jan 26, 2013 7:53 PM in response to MustangMom

Does it cost to get it sent out for a new one ?

Ex_Brit

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Apr 25, 2013 6:29 AM in response to jbut1220

This all sounds to me more like a Bluetooth and/or Wireless connection that isn't secure and it is simply mirroring someone else's input.

molito

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Jul 13, 2013 2:15 AM in response to DVDKEV

thank you for the help. you know your stuff, it seems, because after following your instructions i havent had any more "posessions" on my ipad2. its awesome!

molito

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Jul 13, 2013 2:16 AM in response to molito

thank you to dvdkev, that is.

gaurav79

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Sep 5, 2013 4:46 AM in response to Ejack3

Hi, I had a similar problem with my ipad 4th generation 3G ipad, took it to the apple service center. They are replacing the iPad, they say its a hardware issue.

soshine

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Mar 12, 2014 2:43 PM in response to DarkDwarf

You are awesome! "Bending" the iPad worked like a charm. Thanks for taking the time to post OVER 3 YEARS AGO.

drose230

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Nov 22, 2014 10:24 AM in response to DVDKEV

The firm slap on the back of my iPad helped, thanks

cutelinx

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Jan 7, 2015 5:07 AM in response to DVDKEV

thanks a lot! IT WORKS! restoring the ipad and slap the back of the ipad (panicking so i just do both method at once). HURRAY i dont have to buy a new one ^^

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