How to stop unwanted screen edit mode

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How to stop unwanted screen edit mode

I recently "upgraded" to an iPhone 14 Pro from an 8 Plus and I am constantly getting into screen edit mode that I don't want. It appears this problem has been discussed for at least a year and Apple does not seem interested in fixing the problem. The "advice" I see to change the Touch under Accessibility is useless. The options are slow and fast, no OFF. There is NO logical reason for the system to EVER do this automatically. Apparently it was something added to newer phones so obviously they CAN return to the previous INTENTIONAL edit function if they CARE to.

How do we get Apple's attention so they quit annoying ALL of their customers with this nonsense? Any ideas?

Posted on May 21, 2023 6:03 PM

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Lawrence Finch

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May 21, 2023 6:19 PM in response to Jpedi

If you hold your finger on the screen it will go to screen edit mode. ALL iPhone models from the original iPhone have always worked this way. It was not added to newer phones, it has always been there. To avoid it don’t hold your finger on the screen, just tap it.

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Jpedi Author

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May 22, 2023 9:39 AM in response to Lawrence Finch

Not true. I have had iPhones for 15 years and never had the problem until the 14. My fingers haven't changed, the phone has.

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May 22, 2023 9:45 AM in response to Jpedi

True. I have been editing my screens for 15 years by touching and holding on the screen. I rearrange my home screens frequently, and that is how I do it.

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Jpedi Author

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May 22, 2023 10:00 AM in response to Lawrence Finch

Yes, I do as well, but I have always done it INTENTIONALLY, "holding" being the operative word, never had it go into edit automatically at the slightest touch. Setting to "slow" makes no difference.

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