The sensor does not work on iPad what to do

Touch ID stopped working. How I solved this problem!?

Hello! As has already been repeatedly noted on the blog, all articles are the problems or questions that I myself have encountered either personally or my friends. Actually, for this, the site was created. To share personal experience and help others with “apple” technology. And so, mine is already quite old, but still the worker iphone 5s “threw” me another idea for the instructions. Touch ID suddenly stopped working for him.

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And, as it seemed to me at the first, it happened completely and irrevocably. No, well, what else can you expect? The device is far from new. Chips, scratches, scuffs, falls. All this was and is. The natural wear of the device is not to go anywhere 🙂 Therefore, when Touch ID “fell off”, I was not very surprised. Surprise came later, in the process of solving this problem However, let’s about everything in order.

  • I updated on iOS 10.3.One
  • After some time, I began to notice that the sensor for unlocking does not always work. But as usual did not attach any importance to this-maybe the hands of it are dirty or something else.
  • But after I could not go to the bank cover, in my head, “the solitaire has developed”-Touch ID does not work.
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Looking ahead, I note that everything was allowed safely. But what actions had to be taken for this?

It is worth noting that if the “non.Native” Home button is installed on your iPhone (for example, replaced after repair), then the Touch ID will not function on it. Never. The Printing Center “Tough” is tied to the system board. One board. One Home button. Also, some sellers immediately sell the iPhone with a non.Working scanner. I already wrote what kind of devices.

But we have a different problem. The iPhone stopped recognizing the print, although nothing happened to it (except for iOS updating).

I thought it was a simple “glitch” of the system and did this:

  • To begin with, I forcibly performed a hard reboot. It is done very simple. And in some cases helps to get rid of failures in the system. But not at this time.
  • Opened “Settings-Touch ID and Code-Parol”, deleted the old imprint and tried to add a new one. There were no problems with removing problems, but at the stage of adding a new scanner I simply did not read my finger and showed the white screen. Sometimes adding the inscription. “You pressed the button. Place your finger on the button home without pressing it “.
  • Well, I think things are very bad. You need to do the restoration of the firmware. Created a backup and recovered.

And here, it would seem, everything should end. But no-a miracle did not happen and Touch ID still did not work. After that it became clear that the problem is “iron”. And it consists in the train of the Home button:

And it seems that this is not my case. I have not wetted the iPhone, and since the last disassembly, the scanner has worked perfectly.

But still, the device had to be disassembled and this is what happened:

  • I dismantled the iPhone.
  • Disabled the cliff of the Home button.
  • Looked at him and, as expected, saw nothing. He was in perfect condition.
  • Put it back.
  • Touch ID earned.

Honestly, the result received surprised me a little 🙂

I do not know why the simple reconnecting of the train helped, but the fact remains. After this operation, the button began to normally process prints of my fingers.

Although I have one idea why it could have happened. Recently my iPhone has fallen several times (and quite strongly). I already thought that it would come to replacing the screen, but in the end in general, everything worked out. And, perhaps, it was these falls that caused all the malfunctions that were described a little higher.

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Rostec Corporation suggested as a response to various sanctions and blocking services to establish a domestic operating system on the equipment of the American company.

The concern presented the latest development, which allows you to replace imported software with devices for one that cannot be blocked or limited in fuccation by decision of a foreign company. The presented operating system has several versions: for desktop computers, for tablets and mobile phones.

To ensure the installation process in connection with great demand for import substitution, citizens voluntarily begun to reset the apple device and take it to the nearest update, the address of which can be found on the public service portal.

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So that the consumer does not worry about his device, in the event of any problem or not receiving his device on time back. Insurance compensation will be valid and the device will be automatically replaced by a completely similar product of the Russian manufacturer, which is able to perform the functions of a computer, tablet or phone, that is, they allow you to work with the public service portal.

Second solution: Install updates.

If, after forced rebooting, your iPad can boot and work normally, install all awaiting updates for your applications and iOS if they are available. It is necessary to make sure that none of your applications will cause the freezing of your iPad touch screen and stop working again. Given that the Internet connection works fine, and your iPad is enough for storage and battery, you can go to these steps and install the latest version of iOS available to your device.

If the update is available, follow the screen instructions to download and install the update.

You can also update your iPad manually via iTunes. This is the best option, because you do not know when the touch screen of your iPad freezes or gets stuck again.

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  • Connect the iPad to the computer using the original Lightning USB-cable or cable, which is attached to it.
  • Open iTunes on your computer and wait until it finds your iPad.
  • When your iPad appears in iTunes, click on its icon to choose it.
  • Then click the panel “Summary”.
  • Press the button to check the availability of updates.
  • If a new update is available, click “Download and update”.
  • Enter your password when you are asked to continue.

In addition to iOS updates, the installation of all awaiting applications on the iPad Air 3 can also help, especially if the main culprits are outdated applications.

  • On the main screen, click the App Store. This is launched by Apple Store.
  • Scroll to the bottom of the App Store screen and click “Updates”. A list of applications with waiting updates will appear.
  • Go to the list of applications and then press the “update” button next to the name of the application to establish a separate update.
  • If several application updates are available, click the “update everything” button in the upper right corner of the screen.

Updates usually make corrections of corrections to get rid of stubborn system errors that caused various problems, including hanging the touch screen and other performance problems. Updates for iOS and iOS really offer such errors, so it is recommended to update your device and applications.

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What to do if the sensor stopped working on the iPhone?

At the same time, press and hold the power buttons and “home” for 15-20 seconds. If the reset was successful, Apple will appear on the iPhone screen (Apple logo). And after some time the iPhone will turn on.

The updated menu “Battery”, which can be accessed through “settings”, allows you to activate the economical regime. Thanks to him, the life of the device will last several hours. The principle of its work is quite simple: the mode limits the operation of some services. Among them:

Users are free to choose the performance of services that should be limited to save battery charge. The new version of the operating system displays detailed information about the cost of the battery capacity, for this it is enough to go to the settings and select the battery option. In addition to facilitating the opening of this parameter, there is a hidden function that can be found by clicking the “detailed viewing” icon. Thanks to this action, you can determine which application in the active and background modes of a mobile device consumes a battery charge. Thanks to such innovations, you can always configure the device for the long.Term and productive work, thereby protecting it from quick discharge.

What to do if the touchscreen does not work on the iPhone?

If the touchscreen malfunction is manifested periodically (that is, the iPhone touchscreen works, but it works extremely unstable), then you should start a rigid reloading of the device: press and hold the inclusion button and the “home” button for at least 10-15 seconds-after that the iPhone should be rebooted. And a standard Apple logo will appear on the screen.

If a film is glued on the iPhone protective glass or a protective cover is used, the coating of which partially or completely closes the surface of the glass, remove them and check the operation of the touchscreen.

If, after the actions described above, the touchscreen malfunction also continues to manifest itself, it is worth thinking about contacting the Apple service center, whose employees will be able to evaluate the condition of the device and the degree of malfunction, as well as indicate the time of repair.

In most cases, if the iphone touchscreen does not work, but its replacement is its correct solution. Replacing the iphone touchscreen is one of the most common repair procedures in Apple’s service centers, therefore, as a rule, such repair takes no more than an hour.

Less often, a touchscreen malfunction can be caused by some damage to the board or its deformation. In such cases, the iPhone will have to be left in the service center for a larger amount of time so that specialists can identify and eliminate the malfunction as well as possible.

In all generations of the iPhone, starting with the iPhone 4 and later models, sensory glass (touchscreen) is an integral part of the display module consisting of three inseparable elements (display, touchscreen and upper protective glass), therefore, if you do not work in the iphone touchscreen. Then the entire display module changes entirely.

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Therefore, if the display does not work on your device or the upper protective glass is broken after falling or impact, then the entire display module is also subject to replacement.

Features of the replacement of the sensor with iPad

In most cases, the touch screen can be replaced separately from the display matrix. This is quite enough if the image is not broken. The exception is the iPad Air 2, where the sensor changes together with the display, as the components form a single module. In the presence of the necessary components, it takes about 60 minutes to the procedure.

The touch panel is replaced in conditions close to sterile. This is due to the fact that when assembling the display module, no dust should penetrate inside (otherwise you have to redeem and clean the tablet again). At home, compliance with these requirements is unlikely. It should also be borne in mind that to open the case, you need to have a specific tool and practical skills.

Remember that the repair of iPad tablets in the workshop will cost less than eliminating the consequences of unskilled intervention. Practice shows: despite the detailed step.By.Step instructions on the Internet, amateur performances often leads to an aggravation of the situation.

Ipad touchscreen does not work

In a situation where your iPad 2/3/4/Air/Mini refused to operate the screen, do not deform the gadget by pressing the lock button or home, because this can cause even greater problems in work, irrevocably damaging the mechanism. First of all, it is necessary to know exactly the reason why the ipad touchscreen ceased to work. Such a reason will be able to be:

  • A fall, because even a small height can contribute to the deformation of the details and become a starting point for the device;
  • A blow, in the absence of “protective equipment” such as a cover and a film for the screen, even a small, at first glance, contact of the tablet with hard objects can prompt negative consequences;
  • The external load, accidentally sitting on the iPad or putting a heavy object on it, you can damage a fairly fragile display;
  • Software failure, installing a new firmware from an unverified source, even the presence of antivirus applications may not save your tablet from the penetration of malicious files;
  • Overheating, at high temperature, contacts may melt, which will disable the train;
  • Fluid, during even a small drop on the display, a visible deterioration in the quality of the picture will occur, as a result, a complete shutdown may occur.

Signs of a faulty iPad sensor can be as follows:

  • Lack of a reaction to any actions performed by the sensory Multi-Touch display;
  • Partial sensitivity of the sensory glass, areas can work in the upper part of the screen or in the lower or on the sides;
  • Slow sensor reaction to iPad.

If the ipad touchscreen does not work first of all, it is worth wipe the display to shine with a special tool. This must be done without gloves, because all Apple devices are equipped with a thermal sensor, which reacts exclusively to the leather touch or special stylus. Do not touch the screen with your wet hands. This negatively affects its work. If your iPad is glued a protective film made of plastic or glass, it is necessary to remove it and wipe the display.

If as a result of the aforementioned methods the problem was not eliminated. It is worth trying to knock down the device for factory settings, for this, click the lock button and home, hold them for 10 seconds without releasing them. For a radical resolution of the issue, you can use the services of the Noot-911 service for repair Apple iPad. Problems related to the display breakdown are eliminated within one hour, for diagnosis you will need only a faulty gadget.

Fourth decision: Restore your iPad in iTunes (recovery mode).

The latest options include the restoration of iOS if the iPad Air 3 touch screen still freezes after the exhaustion of previous methods. What you are dealing with can be a serious systemic problem that requires more complex solutions. As the next option, try to restore your iPad Air 3 in recovery mode.

This will transfer your device to a restoration state and allow iTunes to restore all damaged components of the system. First you need to protect the computer on which the latest version of the iTunes application is installed. Then go to these steps when you are ready to restore the device:

  • If your iPad is turned on, first turn it off.
  • Launch or open itunes on your computer. Be sure to use the latest version of the iTunes application to avoid system conflicts.
  • Then connect the iPad to the computer, while pressing and holding the “home” button.
  • Release the “home” button when the screen “connect to iTunes” appears.
  • At this moment, iTunes should give a message that he discovered your iPad in recovery mode, and will ask you to restore the device. Just click the “Restore iPad” button to start restoring the recovery mode via iTunes.

The recovery recovery process usually takes several minutes. Be sure to not disconnect the iPad from the computer so as not to break the process. Otherwise, everything can turn upside down if this happens.