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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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May 3, 2015 7:10 AM in response to 6pls

I have the same problem with my ipad air - just out of warranty. Looking back through all the posts, this problem has been around for 5 years - why is no-one at Apple addressing this issue?

Aug 6, 2015 8:50 AM in response to Community User

did they replace it free or do u have to pay

Oct 22, 2015 3:41 AM in response to Community User

TThis really will help me because my is the same and I can't play my games or watch movies but thank you I will try to use your advise🙂

Nov 11, 2015 10:49 PM in response to DarkDwarf

thank you that was pretty cool how did you think of that fix

Apr 24, 2016 5:14 PM in response to Ejack3

MY iPad is doing this too, it just started today. For example, it has T

sallenmd

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Jul 13, 2016 8:20 PM in response to gcsheets

"Does anyone know if Apple will replace the device for free once the device is out of warranty?"

Of course not! The warranty has expired.

biptc

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Dec 19, 2016 11:03 AM in response to Milerich

This is happening to me, the sticky keys and I can't control it. The Safari screen goes crazy, enlarging and minimizing on it's own and I can't stop it unless I close the window. Help!!!

Jeck1354

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Jan 13, 2017 2:54 PM in response to biptc

Dude, do you know of any other way to fix it other than replacing the iPad? I got my iPad for Christmas. I don't really want to replace it. Even if I do, I would getting a cellular model.

Jeck1354

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Jan 27, 2017 5:05 AM in response to Ionlyusethiswhenineedit

Lol, mine does that too!

egregory

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Mar 22, 2017 5:40 PM in response to Sam7768

Thank you so much for your advice and that solved

my ipad issue.

Mombanks

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May 22, 2017 3:59 PM in response to Ejack3

I am having issues too! At first I thought it was my screen protector, but didn't on't think that's it! Just now it took me back to google as I was typing!

Aug 4, 2017 7:56 AM in response to Community User

Do they charge you any money to get it replaced?

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