Did you not turn off the 0.1 seconds hold duration?
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aahh sorry you referred to that second option with the delay. Yes that makes typing a bit weird. Typing by swiping works good for me though.
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iPhone 12 iPhone 12 Mini not responding to touch correctly on lock screen (Partially FIXED)
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Did you not turn off the 0.1 seconds hold duration?
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aahh sorry you referred to that second option with the delay. Yes that makes typing a bit weird. Typing by swiping works good for me though.
Been experiencing this issue since Friday, when I received my new iPhone Mini. Frustrating not being able to unlock my phone while wearing a mask. I hope Apple soon addresses this issue publicly as we’re already at 17 pages of postings on this thread alone.
yes that might be the reason. There is another interesting fact: Apple seems to have fixed some Lock Screen issues already with 14.2 but they just might have forgotten to adjust it to the mini. check the third topic in the ‘fixes‘ section: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211808#142
Wow! So glad I found this, I thought I was going crazy. Answering phone calls from lock has been a PITA. It seems to work best when using tip of finger with more pressure than usual. Hoping for a fix soon.
Haha that is actually a vg ideaI always use a matte screen protector to get rid of glare, finger prints and provide a satin feel when swiping. Also, I got the white Mini so I get to enjoy the naked look for a while. If the wait for a fix is too long, I might just dremel a section on the edge of one of my cheap cases where my index finger rests when performing an unlock.
So everyone that’s having issues, does your screen protector cover the whole screen even the notch? Because my screen protector doesn’t and I’m not having this issue.
Placing a small piece of tin foil on the bottom side of the case where one of your fingers usually rest works every time, versus the assistive touch gesture toggle, which doesn’t work every time and affects typing. Use a small enough strip of foil where your pinky is, and you won’t even see the foil while holding the case.
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Are you using a case as well? I think those affected are using cut out and full screen protectors.
I had the same issue from out of the box, no case, no screen protector of any kind. It took several minutes just to get the swipe up gesture to be acknowledged so I could escape the language selection screen. It didn't get much better than that after 14.2 was installed and set up was completed. I did put a case on it after that, no screen protector though. I don't tend to use them tbh. Can't say the case made the problem worse, it was a complete pain anyway
I'll point out that I'm a voice over user and that was enabled from set up, voice over appears to exacerbate the problem a bit, I discovered that by turning it off and trying to unlock my phone, which was easier then. Unfortunately I need voice over to use the device and its really not practical in most situations to have to disable it, and honestly I don't think I should have to simply for it not to take multiple attempts to get the phone to respond to some gestures. Especially as it doesn't fix the problem completely either.
So I'm actually returning the phone. I'll muddle on with the 8 I was upgrading from. I might go for the SE which will be some improvement at least and which retains touch ID which I prefer over face ID anyway especially in the current climate of having to ware masks a lot.
I'll keep my fingers crossed that Apple will bring out another mini to SE sized phone in future that still has touch ID and decent cameras like the 12 series.
Hope they find a fix for the issue soon.
I'll point out that I'm a voice over user and that was enabled from set up, voice over appears to exacerbate the problem a bit, I discovered that by turning it off and trying to unlock my phone, which was easier then. Unfortunately I need voice over to use the device and its really not practical in most situations to have to disable it, and honestly I don't think I should have to simply for it not to take multiple attempts to get the phone to respond to some gestures. Especially as it doesn't fix the problem completely either.
So I'm actually returning the phone. I'll muddle on with the 8 I was upgrading from. I might go for the SE which will be some improvement at least and which retains touch ID which I prefer over face ID anyway especially in the current climate of having to ware masks a lot.
I'll keep my fingers crossed that Apple will bring out another mini to SE sized phone in future that still has touch ID and decent cameras like the 12 series.
Hope they find a fix for the issue soon.
Having similar issues too. Returning mine. Need a better experience for $656. Will order another when the bugs are sorted.
I really do think that this does need to be acknowledged as further issues are starting to become apparent:
- Some purchases have done so via an upgrade programme so are in a difficult situation with regards to exchanges and returns having surrendered their previous handset
- Users who rely upon accessibility features such as voiceover are struggling to use the device as a result of the issue which is an even greater concern
- Due to the ongoing pandemic, having to return or exchange the device is already proving to be challenging due to physical store closures or lack of stock availability
Yes I have no issues with both genuine MagSafe leather case, peel ultra thin case and this screen protector.
Not good to hear that
I have waited long to get the perfect phone
Please Apple do something
Ok so everyone please LISTEN UP!!⭐️
spent about 4-5 hours in contact with Apple. Helpline > helpline > helpline > helpline senior advisor > engineer
Engineer says this is NOT LOGGED as an issue by Apple. Said that they don’t take info from Apple discussions site or macrumours or any online forums into account.
have advised I return my phone for replacement.
So, people please get onto Apple support and log your issue!
spent about 4-5 hours in contact with Apple. Helpline > helpline > helpline > helpline senior advisor > engineer
Engineer says this is NOT LOGGED as an issue by Apple. Said that they don’t take info from Apple discussions site or macrumours or any online forums into account.
have advised I return my phone for replacement.
So, people please get onto Apple support and log your issue!
So essentially everyone report to Apple with the official feedback form: https://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html
I took off the ESR full screen and tried the Spigen notch. Didn’t make a difference in Apple case of Spigen Ultra Hybrid. I then applied iCarez full screen privacy and put the Apple Poppy back on with the aluminum on the bottom right corner of the case, and swiping etc., works again as it should.
Reported using the above link.
I’d be interested to know how people get on with their replacement phones they’ve been advised to get. I can’t see that helping.
Where, if anywhere, do Apple publicly acknowledge issues like this? Do they have a known issues page?
I’d be interested to know how people get on with their replacement phones they’ve been advised to get. I can’t see that helping.
Where, if anywhere, do Apple publicly acknowledge issues like this? Do they have a known issues page?
Ok so now am on phone to a different engineer. He says this is logged as an issue. But very small number of cases. So may be an issue with a certain batch rather than widespread.
So get onto apple, people!