Accidental Touch Protection on the RealMe 16 is designed to prevent random taps when the phone is in your pocket or bag. When it stops working, the screen may wake up on its own, open apps, or dial numbers unexpectedly. This issue is usually caused by display settings, sensor interference, or system restrictions, and you can fix it with a few focused checks.
Why Accidental Touch Protection Is Not Working on RealMe 16
- The feature is turned off in display settings.
- The proximity sensor is blocked or dirty.
- Screen sensitivity is set too high.
- Power saving or battery optimization is limiting background detection.
- Temporary system glitches after a software update.
Enable Accidental Touch Protection
This feature must be enabled manually, and it may turn off after updates or resets. If it is disabled, the phone cannot block touches when the screen is covered.
Open Settings, and then tap Display.
Tap Accidental Touch Protection, and then toggle the switch on.
Clean and Check the Proximity Sensor
Accidental Touch Protection relies on the proximity sensor near the front camera. If it is blocked by dirt, oil, or a thick screen protector, the phone may not detect when it is covered.
Wipe the top portion of the screen with a clean cloth, and then remove any case or cover.
Lock the phone and place it in your pocket to test the feature again.
Adjust Screen Sensitivity
High screen sensitivity can cause the display to register touches too easily. Lowering sensitivity helps the phone ignore accidental contact.
Open Settings, and then tap Display.
Tap Screen sensitivity, and then disable enhanced sensitivity if it is enabled.
Turn Off Power Saving Mode
Power saving features may limit background sensors to reduce battery usage. This can interfere with how Accidental Touch Protection works.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap Power Saving Mode, and then turn it off temporarily to test the feature.
Restart the Phone
A restart refreshes system services and recalibrates sensors. This often resolves small software glitches that affect touch detection.
Swipe down to open Quick Settings, and then tap the Power icon.
Tap Restart, and then wait for the phone to boot up fully.
Check for Software Updates
System bugs can cause sensor-related features to misbehave. Installing the latest update often includes fixes for touch and display issues.
Open Settings, and then tap Software update.
Tap Check for updates, and install any available update.
Accidental Touch Protection on the RealMe 16 usually starts working again once the display settings and sensors are properly configured. After enabling the feature and removing common interferences, your phone should stop reacting to unintended touches.
FAQs
Why does my RealMe 16 still register touches in my pocket?
This often happens if the proximity sensor is blocked or if screen sensitivity is too high. Cleaning the sensor area and lowering sensitivity usually fixes it.
Does a screen protector affect Accidental Touch Protection?
Yes. Thick or low-quality screen protectors can interfere with the proximity sensor, which may prevent the feature from working correctly.
Will restarting the phone reset my settings?
No. Restarting only refreshes system processes and does not erase or change your personal settings or data.
