Smartphone manufacturers calibrate the default touch sensitivity for optimum use. However, you may find it too low and face issues with basic navigation. It can be due to poor calibration, low-refresh rate settings, a thick screen protector, moisture, and other reasons. Most Android OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) offer relevant options to increase the touch sensitivity on yourtop budget phone.
You are up for a below-average experience when your Android phone doesn’t properly react to your touches. Such touch delays irritate and confuse you. Beforeselling your Android phonein favor of an iPhone, use the tricks below to improve its touch sensitivity.
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Increase touch sensitivity on Android
A screen protector is one of the must-have accessories to protect your Android phone’s expensive display. However, many have noticed a degraded touchscreen sensitivity after applying tempered glass on their Android devices. If you are among them, make a tweak from Settings.
Increase touch sensitivity on Samsung Galaxy phones
We talked about the default Settings menu that’s preinstalled on most Android phones, including the Google Pixel. Samsung uses a different Settings menu on One UI software. If you have one of thetop Galaxy phones, use the steps below to change touch sensitivity.
Increase display refresh rate
Did you dial down the refresh rate from 120 Hz to 60 Hz on your mobile device? Many decrease the panel refresh rate to extend the battery life on their phones. But once you get used to a 120 Hz or higher refresh rate, going back to 60 Hz can affect your experience with touch sensitivity. It’s time to change to a high refresh rate on your Android phone.
Samsung phones
Samsung users can go through the steps below to increase the refresh rate.
If you have an LTPO (low-temperature polycrystalline oxide) display that auto-changes the refresh rate, make a tweak from Developer settings to force the peak refresh rate to improve touch responsiveness and animation quality.
Clean the display
If your phone’s display is dirty with dust, oily fingerprints, debris, or moisture, it may impact the touch sensitivity. You should carefully clean the display and use it without any touch lag or delay.
Increase pointer speed on Android
Do you notice lag while using a Bluetooth mouse on your Android phone or tablet? You can change the pointer speed and wheel scrolling speed from Settings.
We used screenshots from a Samsung phone. The steps may change on your Android, OnePlus, or Google Pixel phone. On some phones, it’s often a part of the accessibility menu.
Use a high-quality screen protector
Did you buy a screen protector from a sketchy Amazon listing? These below-average screen protectors often cause issues with touch sensitivity even when you increase the touch sensitivity from Settings.
You should stick to reputed names or opt for the official tempered glass from the OEM for your Android phone.
Use phone-compatible gloves
Traditional gloves don’t often play nice with modern smartphones. If your region has snowfalls during the winter, get a pair of gloves that are compatible with your smartphone.
Let your phone cool down
If you use your phone after a long gaming session or recording a lengthy 4K clip, the device temperatures go abnormally high, and you may face issues with touch sensitivity for a while. You may also notice lag with basic scrolling on the homescreen or the web page. Let your phone cool down and use it after some time has passed. The issue is more apparent on phones with poor cooling systems.
Can you use third-party apps to improve touchscreen response speed?
The Google Play Store is packed with third-party apps that claim to improve the touchscreen response speed and sensitivity of your screen during gaming. You should always take such apps with a pinch of salt. They also advertise calibrating the touchscreen to factory settings. Most of these apps are paid and may not work as expected. If you face this issue,get a refund from the Google Play Store.
Fly through the Android system
You may face touch sensitivity issues on a damaged or broken smartphone display. Instead of continuing to use it,find an approximate cost to replace the display. Make sure to get one from the official sources for factory-level calibration. If the touch sensitivity issue persists,factory reset your Android phoneand start from scratch.
