I’ve had the iPhone 17 pro since yesterday, and there have been several times I’ve had to tap buttons in multiple apps and on the Home Screen and keyboard to get the phone to respond. There also seems to be lag when I’m scrolling. Has anyone else had this issue? I have a good quality glass screen protector and this feels like an issue with the software or phone itself.
iPhone 17 Pro, iOS 26
Hi. You probably have found a fix. I hope. If not, you've got a lot more patience than what I have.
I found that my iPhone 17 pro is having the same lack of touch screen response. I tried restarting the phone to no avail. Removed the screen protector...same lack of screen responsiveness. It was over most of the screen not just along the edges.
I went into Settings, Accessibility, Touch, Touch Accomodations and turned everything off. I even restarted the phone again. And it worked!
The screen is responding and I my thumbs are not getting as big of a workout and my frustration is gone.
I am having the same issue with my phone… how can I fix it! I too only had my phone for a few days.
I’m having the same issue. I always have to restart my phone. Got my phone the day it was released.
I hope they fix this issue soon.
Same here my Pro max 17 from day one, was told it's the screen protector.. serious I have no screen protector yet. This is insane 😡😡😡😡
Same issue with 17 pro. Can’t find the touch spot on apple wallet, google calendar, plus others. Apple support says I should do update again. How many times? It does not work!
You are not alone, it’s happening on my iPhone 17 pro and iPad 11th generation
This worked for me as well
I had the same experience on my 17 Pro. I noticed over the course of a day while restoring from backup and signing back into my apps. It wasn't every touch, but it was enough to be noticeable and aggravating. It was almost like the screen was dirty (it wasn't), but many touches weren't recognized. It might get fixed through an update, but I ended up returning it. I noticed an immediate improvement going back to a 16 Pro.
You need to have Apple perform diagnostics on your iPhone. It can be done in person at an Apple Retail Store or at an Apple Authorized Service Provider. You can also contact Apple Support and request remote diagnostics.
If you’re in the US, please call 1-800-MY-APPLE, or outside the US, consult the support articles below. In Canada, call 1-800-263-3394.
Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
I got iPhone 17 pro max couple of weeks back, and facing same issue… touch is not responsive many time, WhatsApp text typing free form text box takes a while to load, message typing delays, had to click on multiple times to make it work , scroll hands at times . Bit annoying!
Same, but for iPhone 17 Pro Max too ☹️
I’ve had the same issue. After various updates. The screen doesn’t respond to me trying to touch specific buttons in various apps.
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Same issue here on 17 Pro
misses 1st or 2nd passcode number about 1/2 the time.
IOS 26.1
IPhone 17 touchscreen not responding.
iPhone 17 Pro screen not very responsive to touch
