Left side of iPhone SE keyboard popping up letters without typing

I am having issues with My IPhone SE. Left side of the keyboard works uncontrollably when I get close to the screen. Letters are popping up without me typing them. This happens with or without screen protector. Cleaned it, reset keyboard dictionary, turned off and on, nothing works. Running iOS 18.5, no other updates available.




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Posted on Jul 19, 2025 5:02 AM

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Posted on Jul 19, 2025 8:52 AM

Nothing works because the screen is failing.


Make an appointment at the Apple Store / Genius Bar or take the phone to an authorized Apple service shop. You can find a list of authorized shops in your area using this link:


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Jul 19, 2025 6:31 AM in response to M973

Usually that is a problem with the digitizer that is built into the screen. While it is more common when there is a crack in the screen, the digitizer will fail just like any other hardware component. Schedule an appointment with Apple and they can perform diagnostics on your phone to determine if the screen will need replaced to resolve the problem.

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Left side of iPhone SE keyboard popping up letters without typing

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