Madison Genthry 
Apple’s latest iPhone is under fire from many users who have been reporting about an issue with the device. Many of those who purchased the new iPhone are complaining about the phone constantly registering “ghost touches” on its screen which make using the device frustrating.
The problem apparently exists across all versions (A1905, A1906 and A1907) of the iPhone. However, it is more prevalent on A1905 and A1906 models according to reports. Many users have been complaining about this ghost touch issue on Apple Support Forum as well as Reddit .
What causes ghost touch on iphone 12
Although Apple hasn’t officially acknowledged the issue yet, the Cupertino-based company did say that it is aware of some customers reporting about this problem and looking into it. For now, many users have been claiming ghost touch on their devices has resulted in issues with keyboard functionality while others are saying that deleting apps doesn’t resolve the issue.
Apple hasn’t said anything about what causes ghost touch on iPhone 12 . However, the fix that has worked for some users is turning their device off and back on. If this does not resolve, it might be time to visit your nearest Apple Store for a replacement.
What is the iPhone 12 Ghost Touch Issue ?
The main problem that is getting users with the iPhone 12 model is that their phones are reacting to ghost touches. This means that when someone is holding their phone, there will be times where they can press down on areas of the screen and action something.
According to the reports, this happens most frequently in apps like Gmail or text messages although it has also been reported to occur in the settings.
How did it start and when did people start noticing it ?
People started noticing the issue on Wednesday which is when Apple’s release date was. A few days ago, there were very few reports of this happening but it has exploded in popularity since then.
At this point in time, the only thing that most users can do is to wait for Apple to come out with an update that will hopefully help. For now, turning off your iPhone and turning it back on again seems to be the best way to combat this.
What are the effects of the issue on the iPhone 12 ?
For many of the users, the main effect that the issue has had is on text messages. A lot of users are claiming that they cannot send any messages at all and some are saying that their keyboards fail to display on screen. This means that they will not be able to type anymore or rely on predictive input.
It has also been reported that the issue causes some apps to crash. This means that you will not be able to use Google Maps, Gmail or Snapchat on your phone. This is obviously something that most people want fixed as soon as possible.
Who is to blame for this happening
Apple, who has just released this device. Although it is hard to say whether or not their new phone is at fault, they are the ones responsible for taking care of the issues so that people can keep using it. The main question here will be if these problems start happening on older models as well.
Apple’s Response
The Apple team says: “We are aware of some customers reporting these issues and we are looking into it.” However, it is unclear whether or not they will release a fix for the problem. The problems with ghost touches on iPhone 12 seem to be occurring wherever you are touching the screen. This means that you might not be able to use your phone in certain areas of it as it will keep reacting to something that isn’t there.
Conclusion
At this point in time, it doesn’t seem like Apple has any intention of fixing the ghost touch issue on iPhone 12. If you can live with not being able to use Gmail and Snapchat, then the problem might not be too severe for you. However, for those who are trying to watch movies or play games on their phone, this could be a major issue. The best way to combat this is to turn off your device and restart it again in the hopes that something will change.
