How do I recalibrate the touch screen on my iPhone?

Answered by Phillip Nicastro

To recalibrate the touch screen on your iPhone, you can adjust the touch duration and pressure settings. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone. It’s a gray icon with gears.

2. Scroll down and tap on “Accessibility.” It’s in the third group of options.

3. In the Accessibility menu, tap on “Touch.” It’s under the Physical and Motor section.

4. Next, you’ll see the “Haptic Touch” or “3D & Haptic Touch” option. Tap on it.

5. In this menu, you can choose the touch duration between “Fast” or “Slow.” This determines how long you need to press on the screen for it to register your touch. Select the option that feels most comfortable for you.

6. If you have an iPhone with 3D Touch, you’ll also see the pressure options: “Light,” “Medium,” or “Firm.” This affects how hard you need to press on the screen for certain actions. Choose the pressure level that suits you best.

7. Once you’ve adjusted the settings according to your preferences, you can test the new setting on the image provided at the bottom of the screen. Try tapping and pressing on the image to see if it responds accurately.

By adjusting the touch duration and pressure settings, you can recalibrate the touch screen sensitivity on your iPhone to better suit your needs and preferences.