Apple iPhone Smartphone
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Iphone touch-screen




By Dayne on Aug 18, 2007

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My Iphone touch screen has stopped working and I am unable to calibrate touch screen - it just won't work.

Whenever I select pen calibration and it takes me to the screen to perform function, when I click the screen with stylus nothing happens-it remains at that screen.

Same Problem

Feb 15, 2009

-   i got my iphone just yesterday from one of my brother's friend. the only thing i did from then is take a few pics and downloaded 8 songs and that's it. SOMEONE PLEASSSEEEEE HELPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!-   thluver

Feb 02, 2009

-   I want to recalibrate my iphone it wont work. im tring to unlick it it wont let me it doesnt do anything how can i fix it. HELP!!!!!!!!!! how can you reset it.-   Guest

Dec 05, 2008

-   my phones touchscreen does not work i bought it in september 2008 i feel ripped of i feel like i got an iJUNK -   Guest

Oct 29, 2008

-   my service is off and its not turning on-   Guest

Oct 29, 2008

-   i dropperd my i touch and i was wondering if you can just replace the screen or do i have to buy a completely new ipod?-   juicy4539

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posted on Aug 13, 2008
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Jatt22

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Solution i tried on Unlocked 1.1.3 and 1.1.4 versions. Just follow the steps they have been explained really easy way. Dont think this is too hard. Just follow them it will work:

1) download WinSCP on your PC (google it) and run the application
2) download new general.plist file on laptop
3) download OpenSSH on your iphone (its not show on iphone but its there so dont worry)
4) connect the laptop and iphone through the same wireless network and both will have separate ipaddress.
5) write the ipaddress from the iphone (Settings>Wifi>network details to which you are connected to shows you the ipaddress)
6) Goto laptop on WinSCP type the ipaddress of the iphone in host name field and username:root and password: alpine and then hit Login.
7) it will open like an explorer view of your iphone files on laptop then click on root left side. Click Applications> preferences> replace the general.plist file with the one you downloaded. Done the major part.
8) unplug iphone click Settings> General>Touch and reduce the senstivity to 0. 0 gives you the highest touch sensitivity.
9) Now be happy it works....
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Solution #2

posted on Nov 21, 2007
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indrek777

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This may help:

http://rapidshare.com/files/60583410/Gen...
This is the General.plist file that adds a touchscreen setting to your General Settings. It can alter the touchscreen sensors, with 0 being a high sensor (which is what I have set mine to now) and 16 being the lowest sensor (can't move anything). Default setting is 3.5.
Upload the file to Applications/Preferences.app and you're set!


Best,
I.
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Solution #3

posted on Dec 11, 2007
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Guest

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how to i upload the file in applications/preferences.app

Solution #4

posted on Apr 06, 2008
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siliconeagle

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i can say that this solution didnt work for my iphone :( - i just installed 1.1.4 firmawre for iphone and this mod made my iphone constantly reboot - my only option was to recover from scratch

so i would NOT recommend using:-
http://rapidshare.com/files/60583410/General.plist.html
with the unlocked 1.1.4 version
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Solution #5

posted on Jul 06, 2008
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Guest

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i hav apple iphone 8 gb.but its menu button can working,,,,,plz telll me wht can i do .....

Solution #6

posted on Dec 23, 2007
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ZombieBsAs

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Use iFuntastic to upload the file
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Solution #7

posted on Aug 29, 2007
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Guest

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you have to use flesh... No stylis!

Solution #8

posted on Sep 17, 2008
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anuragmj

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The issue you are facing is known as a lower dead strip. You may eventually have to replace the digitizer but if you wnat to save some money then follow the steps below

Downgrade to Firmware 1.1.4 (watch some videos on youtube)

Jailbreak using idemocracy 3.0 (google it)

Connect your phone and open fie browser for iphone.

Move to /Application/Preferences.app/
Replace the touch.plist and general.plist with the files found here:
http://limitededitioniphone.com/iphone-touchscreen-fix-increase-sensitivity/

Restart your phone. Got to settings >>> general >>> Touch and decrease the sensitivity t0 -15.0

Restart your phone.
Should work fine now..


Let me know.

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Sep 18, 2008

- Link to genaral.plis: http://rapidshare.com/files/60583410/General.plist.html
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Solution #9

posted on May 13, 2009
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uerym

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FIND YOUR SOLUTION FROM APLLE.

HERE IS YOUR SOLUTION

www.apple.com/iphone/prob237ji32/solution



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Solution #10

posted on May 13, 2009
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asgder

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Hi,
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Solution #11

posted on Feb 18, 2009
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sllano2845

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There is an iPhone repair service that can help you with that or a free iphone repair guide, if you want to do it yourself or have a tech-savy friend do it for you. The part is readily available on Ebay.
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Solution #12

posted on Jul 14, 2008
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destcare2000

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Friends i need help i have an iphone mcc model w118 it just have a crake on the screen case this did not affect the real screen but the sceen touch refuse to work now it ask me to celibrate if i try it refuse it doest not work what will i do post to my bow destcare2000@hotmail.com
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Solution #13

posted on May 25, 2008
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Guest

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my iphone touch screen goes dead after i install aller app. few programs via installer app.i read that the touch screen gives you
problems within 6 months of usage.the plist didnot work for me.

Solution #14

posted on Apr 19, 2008
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Guest

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Hey guys, this solution worked 100% for me! Thanks indrek777.
I also unfortunately had dropped my iphone from a very low altitude and the screen went dead. I was very deepressed, and then I came across this post.
indrek777 may all good things come to you man!

David from Sydney Australia.

Solution #15

posted on Feb 17, 2008
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alanmohall

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were do u find the Applications/Preferences.app were is it located?
email alanmohall@hotmail.com
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posted on Feb 01, 2008
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35 Other Users Have The Same Problem - Continued

Comment by sucvan, posted on Oct 07, 2008

i have the similar problem
my iphone's screen on the buttom doesn't work ( * call # ) these key are not working
please help me ?

Comment by legallymargo, posted on Oct 07, 2008

Right above halfway of my screen, the phone does not pick up when I touch in that area.

Comment by butterfly211, posted on Aug 31, 2008

My Iphone touch screen has stopped working and I am unable to calibrate touch screen - it just won't work.

Whenever I select pen calibration and it takes me to the screen to perform function, when I click the screen with stylus nothing happens-it remains at that screen.

Comment by m_en_luis, posted on Aug 20, 2008

my cell phone does not come any flame sends me the message to your mailbox

Comment by Guest, posted on Aug 03, 2008

the touck on my iphone got stuck

Comment by ceeee, posted on Jul 27, 2008

My iphone clone P168C screen got crack and the touch screen is not working what to do?

Comment by Guest, posted on Jul 25, 2008

my btton half dont work but my top does help PLZZZZZZ

Comment by rsai, posted on Jul 25, 2008

the screen is not working at all. can't move the slider.

Comment by jq0729, posted on Jul 21, 2008

my iphone touch screen isn't operating correctly. only the top half i can access my apps but bottom half no matter what it won't operate at all. i cant even unlock it unless i turn off and back on. i dont know what to do. HELP NEEDED PLEASE!!!!!!!

Comment by Guest, posted on Jul 18, 2008

upper portion of iphone is not sensing, i can not use iphone properly

Comment by veronz, posted on Jul 14, 2008

Can anyone please share with me if there is any solution to fix the touch-screen problem (unable to slide)? Is this Software or Hardware problem?

Comment by mrlsharma97, posted on Jul 03, 2008

Yes, I am facing with the same problem.

Comment by jasonong28, posted on Jun 30, 2008

I am unable to press the 7 ,8 ,9 on my iphone key pad , can anyone advise solution ?

Comment by manmananddri, posted on Jun 17, 2008

it wont work

Comment by ekong111, posted on Jun 07, 2008

My iphone has been dropped in the water. I took it out and the battery was dead. 2 months later i started it up again and it was fine only this time the touch screen works for about 5 seconds and then it freezes.
Please help me

thanks

Comment by bgc1947, posted on May 28, 2008

my iphone touch screen is not working.i am able to release the lock , but unable to access the menu or any of my contacts.

Comment by Mark37, posted on May 27, 2008

my slide to unlock bar won't slide. Nor am I able to touch my password number to unlock. But my slide to turn off bar works.

Comment by beckyw, posted on May 27, 2008

my touch screen has stopped working help xx

Comment by beckyw, posted on May 27, 2008

my touch screen has stopped working help me please xxx

Comment by Guest, posted on May 26, 2008

my iphone touch screen is not working.i am able to release the lock , but unable to access the menu or any of my contacts.

Comment by shariqseraj, posted on Apr 21, 2008

hello!
plz someone help!
my iphone screen when i touch apps it opens than anything i tried to do it won't function... its like screen most parts is dead!
its really pissing me off!
plz someone help!
or email me at
shariq_seraj@hotmail.com
PS: yes its jailbreak!

Comment by Guest, posted on Mar 23, 2008

Please help me my slide to unlock is not working . it is showing lock sign on top . how do I unlock my iphone .

Comment by Joan K, posted on Mar 22, 2008

I have the same problem. We dropped the phone from a really low alltitude and the bottom of my touch screen stopped working.
Is there a way to reset the screen callibration?

Comment by skibert, posted on Feb 27, 2008

My iphone was dropped in water for 5 seconds, everything works except the row where settings,notes,calculator and clock is. Is there any hope of restoring that row.
Roberta

Comment by Guest, posted on Nov 21, 2007

My phone got wet. My calendar alerts still sound but the touch screen doesn't work. Is there any hope?

Comment by joggeli, posted on Nov 20, 2007

i also dropped my iphone, now i cannot use half of the lower screen...any clues ?????

Comment by lbdav, posted on Nov 15, 2007

My iphone got a little damp. Everything seems to work but the touchscreen. I still get alerts from my calendar but can't slide the arrow to unlock

Comment by Guest, posted on Nov 05, 2007

same with me, i dropped my iphone then the lowest part of the screen is not functioning, anybody knows how to fix? thanks

Comment by sova, posted on Nov 05, 2007

weather using flesh still can not move the slice bar on the screen please help

Comment by Tolbot, posted on Nov 04, 2007

The lowest 1/4 of the touchscreen doesnt work.
so cant press the "phone" or "ipod" button or slide to unlock it etc.

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