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iPhone 12 iPhone 12 Mini not responding to touch correctly on lock screen (Partially FIXED)

snowatom said:
Can anyone verify if it works with a screen protector and an original MagSafe cover?
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I have the Belkin Ultraglass screen protector and the official Apple Magsafe cover, and I have the issue as shown in the video posted before. However, when connected to an outlet or while touching the lightning connector with one finger, the Home Screen is perfectly responsive. Weird indeed... seems grounding-related.
 
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Returning the mini it's bugged dog **** that I paid 850 EUR for.
For that price, I can have a 11 Pro Max 256 gigs not this utter rubbish of a phone.
 
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My first MacRumors forum post is unfortunately going to be a "me too" for this issue. My iPhone X that this Mini replaced worked with all combinations of screen protectors including matte, tempered glass, etc and all cases. I just made it home after buying my third case for the Mini. Until there is a fix, I'd rather go caseless but keep the screen protector On.
 
Pizzakoerier said:
I have the Belkin Ultraglass screen protector and the official Apple Magsafe cover, and I have the issue as shown in the video posted before. However, when connected to an outlet or while touching the lightning connector with one finger, the Home Screen is perfectly responsive. Weird indeed... seems grounding-related.
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Small update: I just removed the Belkin screen protector (only keeping the magsafe cover), and everything works smoothly, the Home Screen is 100% responsive. So the screen protector must be the culprit (or just the combination with the cover).
 
sixtimes said:
My first MacRumors forum post is unfortunately going to be a "me too" for this issue. My iPhone X that this Mini replaced worked with all combinations of screen protectors including matte, tempered glass, etc and all cases. I just made it home after buying my third case for the Mini. Until there is a fix, I'd rather go caseless but keep the screen protector On.
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Personally, I'd prefer to keep the cover and go without the screen protector, as the front is protected with Ceramic Shield, while the back is just glass and thus must be more vulnerable.
 
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sixtimes said:
My first MacRumors forum post is unfortunately going to be a "me too" for this issue. My iPhone X that this Mini replaced worked with all combinations of screen protectors including matte, tempered glass, etc and all cases. I just made it home after buying my third case for the Mini. Until there is a fix, I'd rather go caseless but keep the screen protector On.
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I've found that if I use a finger or even just a lighter touch with the tip of my thumb it responds fine, so for now I'm leaving my leather case and screen protector on and just working around it as best I can in the hopes that they push out a software update that remedies it. If not I'll exchange it for a standard 12 at the end of my 14-day return period.
 
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Daniel Goff said:
I've found that if I use a finger or even just a lighter touch with the tip of my thumb it responds fine, so for now I'm leaving my leather case and screen protector on and just working around it as best I can in the hopes that they push out a software update that remedies it. If not I'll exchange it for a standard 12 at the end of my 14-day return period.
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I think I will be doing the exact same thing. I know that I’m not prepared to compromise as to either a screen protector or a case...
 
Created an account to say that I am having the same exact symptoms, super annoying when wearing a mask.
 
I’ve tested mine without my Peel case and the screen works flawlessly. Very strange issue.
 
I am experiencing issues with my mini when operating the phone keypad when I’m on a call. As well as slide to open in lock screen.
 
Pizzakoerier said:
Personally, I'd prefer to keep the cover and go without the screen protector, as the front is protected with Ceramic Shield, while the back is just glass and thus must be more vulnerable.
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I 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.
 
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It works fine without a case. With the case on, I have to use the tip of my thumb and it works perfectly. I think this could be fixed with a software update.
 
sixtimes said:
I 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.
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It also affects phone call swiping and using the keypad during a call etc.
 
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I’ve missed some calls today because of slide to unlock not working either. I reset my phone and restored from iCloud rather than from my old phone this time around. It didn’t work for me so I dunno. I hope someone (Apple) figures it out soon.
 
Ladybug said:
I’ve missed some calls today because of slide to unlock not working either. I reset my phone and restored from iCloud rather than from my old phone this time around. It didn’t work for me so I dunno. I hope someone (Apple) figures it out soon.
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Remove the case and it will work as it should. To keep the back of the phone from scratching, you can put Blue Painter’s tape on the phone to protect and the phone will work as it should. Not the best I know but, not much can be done outside of that, until Apple fixes the problem.
 
I find it it works quite consistent if you hold the phone with your right hand, swiping up near the the left side of the home bar works best for now.
 

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sixtimes said:
I 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.
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You can touch the camera lens rings when unlocking instead. It’s the only part of the metal chassis of the phone that’s easily accessible
 
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