My IPhone X refuses to let me type the letter y

Whenever I try using the letter y, it instead types a t and u. I had to use my phone in landscape to type this. This problem only happens in portrait mode.

iPhone X, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 11, 2023 7:17 PM

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Posted on Oct 11, 2023 7:51 PM

It sounds like you have a hardware issue with the digitizer on your iPhone. This would require a visit to your Apple Store Genius Bar for evaluation and options. And that may require you to pay Apple to replace the screen on your iPhone. Personally, I wouldn't invest that much money in an iPhone X, which can't even support the most recent iOS 17. But that's up to you.

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Oct 11, 2023 7:51 PM in response to tristen_kig

It sounds like you have a hardware issue with the digitizer on your iPhone. This would require a visit to your Apple Store Genius Bar for evaluation and options. And that may require you to pay Apple to replace the screen on your iPhone. Personally, I wouldn't invest that much money in an iPhone X, which can't even support the most recent iOS 17. But that's up to you.

Oct 11, 2023 7:33 PM in response to tristen_kig

tristen_kig Said:

"My IPhone X refuses to let me type the letter y: Whenever I try using the letter y, it instead types a t and u. I had to use my phone in landscape to type this. This problem only happens in portrait mode."

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Troubleshooting iPhone Keypad:


A. Force Restart your iPhone:

Keys on the keypad may not be responding. Start with a Force Restart, seeing that that get this working.

Go Here: Force Restart iPhone - Apple Support


B. What's the App?:

Some apps do not allow for certarn key usage, whatever the orientation.

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