ios 16.2 touch screen issues

Hello flyboy43,

Thank you for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.

These steps should help:

"If your screen is too sensitive or responds intermittently to touch

1. Restart your iPhone or iPad.
2. Make sure that your screen is clean and free of any debris or water.
3. Disconnect any Lightning or USB-C accessories. If your screen works after removing an accessory, try using a different outlet, cable, or charger.
4. Remove any cases or screen protectors."

More details can be found here: If the screen isn't working on your iPhone or iPad

If the issue persists, can you provide a few more details? Does this happen when using specific apps?

Also, you are running an older iPadOS version. Back up and update your device using this article: Update your iPhone or iPad

Once you update, test to see if the issue persists.

Cheers!

Hello flyboy43,

At this point, your best option would be to have the device inspected by a technician so that they can determine the cause of the issue. You'll want to contact Apple Support so that they can look into available service options with you.

Have a great day!

Hi flyboy43,

With all the troubleshooting you've tried so far, it seems like this may be a physical issue with your device. With that said, you'd need to reach out to Apple to look into service options: Get Support

Cheers.