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How to fix Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE touchscreen issues

When using the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, you may encounter issues with the touchscreen.

If you are experiencing problems with the screen responding slowly or improperly to your commands, then you can check out this troubleshooting guide from Seeking Tech.

How to fix the slow, inaccurate or unresponsive Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE touchscreen

To fix the issues you have with the touchscreen of your tablet, you can try doing the following:

1. Your problems may be related to the app, or apps, you are using on the tablet. Therefore, we recommend closing any active app or apps to see if this fixes the touchscreen errors.

2. You can also try restarting the tablet to help clear out any software glitches.

To reset Galaxy Tab S7 FE, open the notification panel by dragging the status bar on top of the screen down and then swipe downwards. Tap the power button and then the Restart option.

If you can’t reset due to the malfunctioning touchscreen, press and hold both the Side key and Volume Down key for at least 7 seconds to force a restart.

3. If you are playing a game on your tablet, then you may have enabled Touch Protection, which will lock the touchscreen during gameplay.

You can disable this feature in the Game Booster panel of the navigation bar.

4. Furthermore, make sure that the firmware for your phone, as well as the software versions of the apps and games you are using, are up to date.

5. If you are experiencing touchscreen issues while recharging and using the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE at the same time, then your problems could be related to an unstable power supply.

To fix this, try to unplug the charger from the device and then test to see if the touchscreen is functioning normally again.

6. The touchscreen of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE may not work properly if you put a screen protector on top of it.

Therefore, you may want to consider removing the screen protector to see if this will help.

7. Magnets may also cause the touchscreen of the tablet to malfunctioning, especially if you are using S Pen.

So, if you have a magnet, or any magnetic device nearby, you can try moving to the tablet to a different location.

8. The Galaxy Tab S7 FE touchscreen may also be too scratched or damaged to properly function.

If you suspect that the touchscreen is damaged to the point where it is not working as intended, you need to go to a Samsung Service Centre.

How to avoid damaging the Galaxy Tab S7 FE touchscreen

To avoid damaging the touchscreen of the tablet, you can take the following precautions:

1. Avoid using the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE in extremely humid conditions.

2. You should also avoid the tablet from being exposed to any significant amount of water.

3. Prevent your tablet from overheating.

You can check out this guide to see how to fix and prevent the Galaxy Tab S7 FE from getting too hot.

4. Clean your hands before using the touchscreen.

5. Avoid wearing gloves when using the touchscreen.

6. You should also avoid using any sharp objects on the screen as you may end up damaging it.

If you have sharp nails, makes sure you are gently press down on the screen.

7. Get a protective case that will protect the screen, as well as the entire tablet, from drops, bumps and other damages.