For smartphones/ tablets, these direct options aren’t available but there are indirect ways how we can disable the touchscreen. These tricks come in real handy for parents with toddlers. Therefore, we have compiled a list of ways to turn off the touchscreen on devices running on android and iOS. Follow the steps for your device.
How to Turn off Touch Screen in iPhone/iPad
How to Turn Off Touch Screen in Android Phones
There isn’t one universal step for android phones as there are so many brands that produce these devices. It entirely depends on what the brands offer to consumers. As android isn’t restrictive as iOS, it doesn’t matter if there are inbuilt features or not. The sheer amount of Touch lock applications in Google play is unimaginable. Just pick one and install it on the device and you are set.
How to Turn off Touch Screen in Chromebook
Should you Disable TouchScreen on Chromebook?
Nearly all variants of Chromebooks are touch-based. We recommend disabling touch if the touch screen interferes with your work or everyday use of the device. Some of the common possibilities why we would need to disable touch in Chromebook are:
Frequently Asked Question?
Why Can’t I Use the Touchscreen With My Gloves on?
Most of the touchscreens we use today are capacitive. They detect the electrical currents on our fingers whenever we touch the screen and perform actions accordingly. But, the glove or any other non-conductive material restricts the contact between the fingers and the screen. Hence, the screen can’t detect your fingers and can’t perform any actions. Whereas resistive touchscreen responds to the pressure on the screen rather than the electrical current. So, you can use your gloves or anything that can be used to apply pressure on it. The main drawback of the resistive screen is that it does not support multi-touch.
Does Apple use Touchscreens on computers/ laptops?
As of now, Apple has not adopted touchscreen technology in any of its PCs or laptops.
