iPhone 12 mini touchscreen issues

Yes, it is a big issue, although my phone works relatively good, but if I want take a call a have to swipe twice or more. And also when I am scroll a long websites, it sometimes doesn’t recognise my touch. I am a fan of apple product , but this is disappointing. I really hope , they could fix it by software update. Otherwise the next phone will be other brand.

As of today, January 3, 2021, I am having the same problems and I already have the iOS update that supposedly “fixed” the issue. Randomly, I cannot login my pin code or answer phone calls. If I had an emergency, I would be SOL! So now, I must make an appointment and go into the Apple store. This ridiculously over-priced phone is a piece of crap.

I'm an Apple user since 1990 for desktop publishing and also an iPhone user, but I have had several of the top Samsung Galaxy phones and they are both about equal. It depends on the way you like to use them. I would wait for Apple to fix the issues. They always want to be the best.

FYI, this issue has not been solved with the latest update. I received a new iPhone 12 mini this week with iOS 14.3, and I'm still experiencing this. It seems to be worst with the lock screen--I can't even swipe up to get to the passcode screen without using two hands (holding the phone in one hand and using the other to swipe). And if I'm not using two hands, when I tap on numbers, the dot turns white, as though it has registered the number, and then quickly goes back to blank. (But it only does that sometimes, so I have to pay very close attention to avoid entering the wrong password.) Once I'm past the lock screen, I'm able to use the phone one-handed, so I think it's a lock screen issue.

I had my phone for 2 days before I added the case and screen protector and didn't have these problems. Like others, I only have the problem when I'm using both a case and screen protector, not with one or the other. And like others, I'm able to unlock the phone one-handed if I make sure one finger is touching the camera while I unlock the phone, but of course, that's incredibly awkward to do.

I hope Apple is able to truly fix this issue with a future update.

Yes , this issue is not fully fixed. With the latest update still minor users facing this issue. And also updated phones still have minor problems / swiping at incoming call - you need swiping twice etc. /.

I had this same issue: my phone would not open when I put my phone case and screen protector on, light and camera wouldn’t open either. I thought is was because the lip at the bottom of the case hung over too much and my thumb wasn’t catching the screen properly to unlock it. I’m thinking maybe I I just need to buy a case from Apple ? Which suck because I spent money on this one already

So I bought MagSafe phone case to compare it to the generic phone case i bought. It is a lot easier to open the phone with the MagSafe. But the camera and flash light still don’t work when trying to open on the Lock Screen. It is very frustrating

I believe the phone needs to be grounded thru thru the user. But when the case in on and the screen is covered by a screen protector, especially glass, there is no contact between the phone and the person and the phone cannot be grounded. That's why touching the metal part of the camera where the metal is exposed fixes the problem. It worked with me and I found that trick in this discussion group. – try it.

It is not true, Haptic Touch is no longer supported on IPhone 11 either IPhone 12 , it only depends how long you press it, it is not needed to do a bigger force on a screen. And if you need looking for some crazy hacks to work with your iPhone it is not ok. It is not a budget phone , it should work with out this crazy tricks for cheap phones. It is a problem through all device iPhone 12 mini and it is still not solved properly, it is shame.

It DOES require a more forceful touch. It is a haptic-touch-like feature. Haptic touch is still on iPhone 11 and iPhone XR. While iPhone 12 is not Haptic Touch even on iPhone 12, you need to push harder to enable the Camera and Flashlight. And when done correctly, you will feel a tap, not unlike what Haptic Touch felt like.

There is an issue with the case and screen protector used together; I have the MagSafe and also a Tech 21 screen protector; have always used Tech 21. However, it would appear that it doesn't matter what make you use, the same problems arise. I was not always able to swipe up on the lock screen to open; it would take a few tries, but all I do now is lightly tap where you swipe up, and it all works fine. If you just use either the case or screen protector alone, there is no problem. Guess Apple didn't account for this!

A word of advice - do not use Haptic touch as it drains down the battery. Fortunately, I have not had all the problems mentioned on this forum, but you should not take too much advice from these amateurs - you need to refer back to Apple and get professional advice!

Really?I've mentioned it again and again. There is absolutely nothing wrong with my 12 mini since updating to 14.1.

I'm. now running on 14.3 without issue. For these who are putting a band-aid on their issues, demand a new phone and install the current iOS 14.3. This is the best iPhone I've had in years due to its size and I couldn't be happier with my purchase.

I’m sure you mean well, but please stop assuming that everyone else must be wrong if yours is fine.

I’ll say it again, I HAVE had my phone replaced, I’ve updated to 14.3, and even done a fresh install directly through iTunes — STILL the same issues. I’ve owned every iPhone model since the first, and the touch screen has NEVER had issues like this.

I really like the mini, and I hope they keep making it (despite the rumours) but they really need to resolve this issue for all the people who DO have problems, despite following all the troubleshooting steps and EVEN getting a BRAND NEW replacement.

Here’s hoping the 14.4 RC is a step in the right direction.

You don't have to do that. Just put your finger on the metal part of the camera when you open it from the locked screen. Or. update to 14.2 or 14.3. Updating fixed my phone and now it's the best phone I ever owned.