Imagine you're on the treadmill and streaming your favorite workout playlist on your Samsung Galaxy®, when the touch screen suddenly stops working. Annoying, right? Don't worry, there are some easy ways to get you—and your device—back up and running. Show
Here at Asurion, we find and fix any issue—fast. Whether your phone battery is draining faster than normal or you're having trouble getting your Nintendo Switch® controller to connect, our experts can help. Here are some quick fixes to try when your Samsung Galaxy touch screen stops working. 1. Remove chargers, cables, and headphonesBefore getting started, you'll want to remove or disconnect any accessories you may have connected to your Samsung Galaxy. This includes chargers, cables, and headphones. This step will make sure these accessories aren't causing your issue. If you have wireless accessories connected via Bluetooth® and your screen is still functioning, turn that feature off in Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. 2. Check your phone for damageIf your Galaxy touch screen is not responding, one of the first things to determine is whether your problem is internal or external. Start with this checklist:
When your phone stops working, your life shouldn’t have to Our experts can help. Make an appointment at your nearest store today. Schedule a repair 3. Restart your Samsung GalaxyIt almost sounds too simple, but restarting your Samsung Galaxy can sometimes fix your touch screen by clearing out what's causing the issue. Here's how to do it:
4. Restart your Samsung Galaxy in Safe ModeIf your Samsung touch screen still is not working, you may want to try Safe Mode. This feature disables apps that didn't come pre-downloaded on your Galaxy, allowing you to see if they're causing the issue with your screen.
If the screen works in Safe Mode, remove recently downloaded apps one by one. Test the phone outside of Safe Mode until the screen responds normally. To exit Safe Mode, restart your device. If you're still experiencing problems but are able to use your touch screen at least some of the time, continue on to the following steps. If it's not functioning at all, contact an expert. 5. Check for software updatesSamsung frequently makes updates to its operating system to help improve its software and fix security issues. Running an old operating system may be the problem with your touch screen. To update your Samsung Galaxy, follow these steps:
6. Turn off your Samsung Galaxy's TalkBack featureThis feature tells you what's on your screen so you can use your device without looking at it. Which is cool. But if you don't know how to use TalkBack, and it's enabled, it can make using your touch screen confusing. For example, to scroll you have to use two fingers at the same time, and to select an item or an app you have to double-tap. To turn this feature off, simply go to Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack and tap the switch. 7. Disable gesturesGestures is another feature you'll want to turn off. It's a series of shortcuts designed to make navigating your Samsung a bit easier, but if you use them incorrectly, it can sometimes cause your screen not to respond. To turn off gestures, follow these steps:
8. Disable or enable touch sensitivityThis feature increases the sensitivity of your screen, which is useful if you have a screen protector. If you don't have one, however, and the setting is enabled, it may be the reason your Samsung Galaxy's touch screen isn't working Here's how to check your touch sensitivity settings:
9. Factory reset your Samsung GalaxyIf you've tried all the recommended fixes and your phone's touch screen still won't work, try completing a factory reset on your Samsung Galaxy—but only as a last resort. This step will erase all your data and restore your phone back to its factory default settings. Make sure to back up your Samsung phone before completing this step. That way you won't lose any personal information such as photos, videos, and texts. If you've tried these steps and still need a little help, we're right around the corner. uBreakiFix® by Asurion is a Samsung Authorized Repair Provider—schedule a repair at your nearest store and our experts can get your device back up and running as soon as the same day. Protect your phoneFor more than 25 years, Asurion has helped 300 million customers protect, connect, and enjoy the tech they love most. And smartphones are no exception. Your life is on your device, make sure it’s protected. Learn more about Asurion phone insurance plans today. *The Asurion® trademarks and logos are the property of Asurion, LLC. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Asurion is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any of the respective owners of the other trademarks appearing herein.* How do I fix my Samsung watch unresponsive touch screen?Restart and update the watch. Charge the watch. Charge the watch using the charging dock that came with it. ... . Force the watch to reboot. Press and hold both buttons on the watch until the screen displays "Rebooting...". Update the watch software. Software updates include improvements to stability and reliability.. How do I fix a unresponsive touch screen?On most phones, press your phone's power button for about 30 seconds, or until your phone restarts. On the screen, you might need to tap Restart .. Turn on safe mode.. Touch the screen. ... . Turn off safe mode.. Why did my touch screen suddenly stop working?A smartphone touchscreen can become unresponsive for several reasons. For example, a brief hiccup in your phone's system could render it unresponsive; a screen may also become unresponsive after incurring water damage. Other factors may include debris, app glitches and viruses.
Why is my phone screen not letting me touch anything?Reboot Your Phone
Restarting your phone shuts down and refreshes all background services, which could have crashed and led to your issue. Press and hold the Power button to display the power menu, then tap Restart if you're able.
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