Touch Screen Calibration – How To Fix Issues On Windows And Android

Most people think a touch screen calibration is not necessary anymore, but that’s not true.
Especially cheaper Android and Windows devices are not calibrated properly and you will have issues with an exact recognition of your finger on the screen.
But there are solutions for every device.

How to do a touch screen calibration on an Android phone oder tablet?

Nowadays it’s as simple as downloading an App.
The developer RedPi Apps is providing a simple solution with their app called “Touchscreen Calibration”.

This app helps you with problems like: slow responding touch screens or inaccurate recognition of your touches.
It’s very easy to use and you can calibrate every gesture separately.
In order to use all of its features, you need a rooted device.

How to do a touch screen calibration on a Windows tablet or desktop?

Use the integrated Windows search bar and type “calibrate”.
Then select “Calibrate the screen for pen or touch”.
Now use the “Setup…”-button and follow the instructions on the screen.

If this procedure is not solving your problem, make sure you’re using the right drivers for your device.
Visit the manufactures website and search for the “support” tab.
When you can’t find the required drivers, you can search for a device with the same specs from an other manufacturer.
In order to avoid compatibility issues, remember to deinstall the old drivers.

How to do a touch screen calibration on an iPhone or iPad?

Sadly, iOS doesn’t give you any option to calibrate your touch screen.
If you have issues with it, try to contact the Apple Care support.

What if nothing helps?

Issues with your touchscreen can have a lot of reasons.
If none of the tips above help to fix your problem, try to contact the manufacturer.
A touch screen calibration can’t help with a defective panel.