Erratic "ghosting" behaviour on iPad Mini 2

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Erratic "ghosting" behaviour on iPad Mini 2

My iPad Mini 2 is having "ghosting" issues - it jumps quickly and erratically from app to app without me touching anything as if someone has taken control of it remotely. I have read some old threads suggesting that it's to do with the touch screen (i had mine replaced about a year ago but the problems only started about four months ago) being supersensitive to dust or the case squeezing the iPad too much but addressing these issues don't seem to help.

Does anyone have any up-to-date information about this extremely irritating malfunction? are there any patches available to fix it?

All helpful answers gratefully accepted...

Cheers.

iPad Mini Wi-Fi, iOS 10.3.1

Posted on Oct 29, 2018 9:39 AM

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Answer 1

Oct 29, 2018 10:34 AM in response to soupyness

In that case, I would take it back to the shop that did the repair. Apple most likely won't service it since it has been opened by an unauthorized party.

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Answer 2

Oct 29, 2018 9:42 AM in response to soupyness

That is usually the sign of a failing touch screen. Who did the previous replacement?

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Oct 29, 2018 9:44 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

it was done by a high street repair shop (I'd brought the iPad to the App Store with a broken screen after a small fall and they said they didn't replace iPad screens and that i would have to change the iPad...)

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Nov 5, 2018 11:08 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

Thanks a lot for the reply - your input is very much appreciated. I'm in a busy period now so will have to wait for some free time and proximity to the original repair shop before i can try to find the right solution. I am thinking of going to an Apple store to see if they will do a diagnostic test of some sort to check in case its a software or system issue but i think you are most likely right. I'll post again when i have tackled it to let you know how it goes.

Best wishes

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Answer 5

Nov 5, 2018 12:37 PM in response to soupyness

And best of luck to you.

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