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Unresponsive iPhone moving by itself

My iPhone is moving by itself and my responsive to my taps or input




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Original Title: Moving by itself

iPhone 12, iOS 18

Posted on Jul 11, 2025 5:13 AM

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Posted on Jul 11, 2025 5:37 AM

That sounds like Ghost Touch, which is often a sign of a hardware issue with the digitizer in your screen. You need to schedule an appointment at your Apple Store Genius Bar for evaluation and service options --> Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


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