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104-48
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Problems with touch on IPad Air

the touch to ipad air is horrible. you. need an extremely heavy touch. Does anyone else have this problem?

Posted on Oct 23, 2026 4:43 AM

2 replies

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Oct 23, 2026 4:54 AM in response to 104-48

hi there


Please try this


  • Remove the Screen Protector: Try peeling off your screen protector to see if normal touch sensitivity immediately returns. 
  • Check Accessibility Settings: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Touch Accommodationsand make sure features like Hold Duration or Ignore Repeat are turned off or set properly, as these can make the screen feel like it requires a heavy or prolonged press. 
  • Perform a Forced Restart:
    • For iPad models without a Home button: Press and quickly release Volume Up, press and quickly release Volume Down, then press and hold the Top/Power button until the Apple logo appears.
    • For iPad models with a Home button: Press and hold both the Home button and the Top/Power button at the same time until the Apple logo appears. 


Ipad_A16_larper
User level: Level 1 (12 points)

Oct 23, 2026 5:58 AM in response to 104-48

This happened to my friend, its the screen protector or the touchscreen , I would recommend restarting it first because my friend did that and removed the screen protector

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256381467