A screen that suddenly stops responding on the RealMe 16 can make the phone feel completely unusable. Taps do nothing, swipes fail, and even unlocking the device becomes difficult. In most cases, this problem is caused by software glitches, sensitivity issues, or temporary system overloads, not a broken screen.
Why Your RealMe 16 Screen Touch Is Not Responding
- The system is frozen due to heavy background activity or a recent app crash.
- Screen sensitivity settings are not optimized for your usage or screen protector.
- The phone is overheating, causing touch input delays or failures.
- A faulty or incompatible screen protector interferes with touch detection.
- Temporary software bugs after updates or prolonged uptime.
Restart the Phone
Restarting clears temporary system errors and refreshes touch-related services. This is often enough to restore responsiveness, especially if the phone has been running for a long time.
Press and hold the Power key, and then tap Restart.
Wait for the phone to reboot fully, and then test the screen again.
Remove the Screen Protector
Some screen protectors reduce touch accuracy, especially thicker or low-quality ones. Removing it helps determine whether the issue is hardware-related or caused by an accessory.
Turn off the phone, and then carefully remove the screen protector.
Turn the device back on, and then check if touch response improves.
Enable Increased Touch Sensitivity
Touch sensitivity settings help the screen detect lighter taps, which is useful if touches are not registering properly. This setting can make a noticeable difference, especially when using a protector.
Open Settings, and then tap Display.
Tap Touch sensitivity, and then enable the option if available.
Close Background Apps
Too many apps running at once can overload the system and delay touch input. Closing them frees memory and improves overall responsiveness.
Open Recent apps, and then swipe away unused applications.
Return to the Home screen, and then test touch input.
Let the Phone Cool Down
Overheating affects touch accuracy and can cause the screen to stop responding temporarily. Allowing the phone to cool helps restore normal operation.
Turn off the phone, and then place it in a cool, shaded area.
Wait a few minutes, and then turn it back on.
Reset App Preferences
Corrupted app permissions or system defaults can interfere with touch-related services. Resetting app preferences restores default behavior without deleting personal data.
Open Settings, and then tap App management.
Tap Reset app preferences, and then confirm the action.
If your RealMe 16 screen is still unresponsive after these steps, the issue may be hardware-related. At that point, professional inspection is recommended to prevent further damage.
FAQs
Can a software update cause touch screen issues on RealMe 16?
Yes. Some updates may introduce temporary bugs that affect touch responsiveness, which are usually fixed by restarts or later updates.
Does overheating permanently damage the touch screen?
Short-term overheating usually does not cause permanent damage. Repeated overheating, however, can reduce screen lifespan over time.
When should I bring my RealMe 16 to a service center?
If the screen does not respond at all even after restarting and removing accessories, the touch panel may be damaged and needs professional repair.
