iPhone SE Touch Screen Problem IOS 11

I just upgraded my SE to IOS 11. Now the touch screen is hard to use. I have to hold things down for a long time and typing is almost impossible. Games don't work because touch is difficult.

iPhone SE, iOS 11

Posted on Sep 19, 2017 5:19 PM

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Oct 11, 2017 4:42 PM in response to Briansyddall

how about 11.0.3?

iOS 11.0.3 includes bug fixes for your iPhone or iPad.

This update:

  • Fixes an issue where audio and haptic feedback would not work on some iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus devices
  • Addresses an issue where touch input was unresponsive on some iPhone 6s displays because they were not services with genuine Apple parts

i love how it's not apple's software right up until they release the update that addresses the issue.

Nov 19, 2017 2:56 PM in response to oldovergrad

I bought an iPhone SE 32GB last week, exactly the same problem: it's very hard to hit some buttons towards the edge of the screen. And in general there is a lack of accuracy in the upper part of the screen. For example, I go to the App Store, enter some text in the search field, then try hitting the little cross to erase the text, and it takes me ages to do that. It's so frustrating... I hope it's a software issue (bad "feature") that Apple will solve asap.

I did an interesting test to "see" the problem by displaying the tapping: go to Settings, General, Accessibility and activate the AssistiveTouch. Open AssistiveTouch (tap on the new AssistiveTouch floating icon), then Custom, then create a new "Single-Tap" action (when asked for recording the new gesture, just single-tap the screen and save, and name it Single-Tap if you want). Now select the new Single-Tap gesture and try it out.

Sep 20, 2017 10:50 AM in response to oldovergrad

Hi there, oldovergrad!


Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities! It sounds like you are having issues with your screen on your iPhone SE. I suggest checking out this article with steps to Get help with the display on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch . This article will give you the best steps to try along with what to do if you continue to have issues with the screen.


Have a great day!

Oct 30, 2017 1:20 PM in response to oldovergrad

I have a similar problem.

I got my SE just a few weeks ago and immediately upgraded to 11.0.3, so I can't say if iOS 11 is at fault or not.


In my case, all the touches near the left or right edge (when in portrait mode) of the screen are detected about 5 milimeters closer to the center than they really are. For example to tap the 3 dots icon in the app store (when viewing app details), I have to tap slightly to the left of it.

It is also very obvious in notes when drawing vertical lines in Notes.


Also, I noticed similar behavior on a friends 5S that was also updated to iOS 11.

Nov 11, 2017 5:05 PM in response to oldovergrad

In my case the hit box of buttons in the top left and right corners of the screen in different apps are offset towards the center of the screen. The result is that you have to hunt around the edges of the button to activate it, rather than pressing the middle of the button


An example of how this can be reproduced is:-

1. open the App Store

2. select the search tab

3. insert some text in the search box

4. press the close button


Expected result:

pressing the middle of the button should activate it


iPhone SE 32Gb - ios 11.1.1 - 2 weeks old

Nov 16, 2017 4:50 AM in response to Kyub

I have a similar problem.

I got my SE just a few weeks ago and immediately upgraded to 11.0.3, so I can't say if iOS 11 is at fault or not.


In my case, all the touches near the left or right edge (when in portrait mode) of the screen are detected about 5 millimeters closer to the center than they really are. For example to tap the 3 dots icon in the app store (when viewing app details), I have to tap slightly to the left of it.

It is also very obvious in Notes app when drawing vertical lines.


Also, I noticed similar behavior on a friends 5S that was also updated to iOS 11.

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