Your phone’s display acts strange by registering touches that you haven’t made. It could be localized or across the whole screen. But it is something you don’t administer on your LG Stylo 6 and thus called as ghost touch issue. A broken screen is a different thing since you can still use it if it is working (like many users do). But with ghost touches, you are basically using a phone which takes random touches so it will be difficult to guide your phone to do a certain task without tapping on the wrong option.
It is more like you wanted to call A but you accidentally called AA. So, the question is, how to fix it? Well, that’s what we are here for so have a look at all the troubleshooting strategies that we know of to fix the LG Stylo 6 ghost touch issue.
Poor-quality of Charging Cable OR Charger
The retail box of your LG Stylo 6 already has a charger and cable included Or if you have a phone which doesn’t come with a charger included, you can buy it separately. Although using the same old charger/cable isn’t a problem unless it is way too old, using an old charger or cable or a third-party or local charger can induce a ghost touch issue for sure.
This can happen due to poor quality of charger Or cable so that’s a problem. Swap it with a new and original charger or cable of your LG Stylo 6 and things should come to normalcy with no ghost touch issue. Also, using a fast-charging or surprisingly slow charging can trigger issues as well so look for the wattage of your phone’s max capability and buy the charger that supports it.
Clean the Display [ LG Stylo 6 Ghost Touch Issue ]
Many times, it seems like the display is clean but have you ever noticed that even a droplet of water on screen can cloud it’s response. Dirt or debris can have some effect as well and that’s why cleaning the display is highly recommended. Since you are struggling with the LG Stylo 6 ghost touch issue, you should try wiping the display to check whether it makes any difference or not.
Faulty Software Updates
You just got a new software update on your LG Stylo 6 and you took just a second to download and install it. With every software update, you are often introduced with new features, bug fixes as well as new bugs. Could a faulty software update be responsible for the ghost touch issue on your phone? It is quite possible. The options you have here is to retreat to a previous iteration or upgrade to a new one. You can even get help from an expert to do the needful.
Check for a pending update via Settings >> System >> Software Updates >> Check for updates.
Poor-quality Screen Protector [ LG Stylo 6 Ghost Touch Issue ]
Every smartphone user applies a screen protector be it just the transparent film or tempered glass. What both of these protectors have in common is that no dirt or debris could escape between the film and the screen without leaving a bubble and that could explain the ghost touch issue. On the contrary, using a poor-quality screen protector on your LG Stylo 6 can trigger the issue as well. Buying a good-quality protector could be a bit pricey but it will pay off for sure.
Kill/uninstall unwanted Apps
You can keep 20-30 apps in the background open for access on your LG Stylo 6 with ease. However, it will bog down your phone’s performance and that’s something you wouldn’t want. Turns out killing all those unnecessary apps can make your phone a lot better.
On the contrary, uninstalling those unwanted apps can make a lot of difference as well since you won’t like those apps from consuming precious resources. So, all you have to do is to go to Settings >> Apps & Notifications >> All Apps >> Click on an app >> Uninstall. Repeat the same procedure for all the apps you don’t want to have on your LG Stylo 6 and that’s all.
Reset settings [ LG Stylo 6 Ghost Touch Issue ]
This particular option actually reset settings and not the entire data (which is logically the next method). All the settings will be restored to their defaults and that’s it. Here’s how you will have to do it.
- Go to Settings >> Reset All Settings.
- Proceed to “Reset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth >> Reset Settings”.
- Also, go to “Reset App Preferences”.
- Follow the on-screen instructions and you should be able to reset all the settings accordingly.
Perform a Factory Reset on your phone
This is something you would do if you want to torch all the data and settings saved in an attempt to fix any problem. If your LG Stylo 6 ghost touch issue is because of some kind of software issue, restoring it should fix the problem. Here’s how you can do it.
- Open Settings on your LG Stylo 6 and proceed to System.
- Proceed to “Reset All Settings” or “Backup/Reset” based on what option you get.
- Next up, tap on “Erase all data (factory reset)” and confirm by hitting the “Erase all data”.
- A prompt asking you to enter the password/PIN will appear so do enter it and confirm the actions i.e. factory reset.
- Once everything is done, manually setup the device as a new one and monitor its performance. You need to check whether the screen is behaving the same or not.
- If yes, you have the last option of reporting the issue to a service center.
Trip to a Service Center
Your LG Stylo 6 ghost touch issue is unlikely to fix itself which means you will have to do it somehow. I don’t recommend dismantling the phone to see what’s wrong and how to fix it because that will not just void the warranty, you could be losing the phone as a whole if you don’t know how to disassemble and assemble.
It is easier to walk-in to a nearby service center (authorized one for many reasons) and report the issue. The technician is a sound person to help you with the issue be it software or hardware related. He/she will fix the problem and that’s all. It is likely you’ll need a screen replacement so that adds the cost, FYI.
Conclusion
As we mentioned in the header of this guide, a trip to a service center is inevitable if these methods don’t fix the ghost touch issue of your LG Stylo 6, especially if it is because of a hardware issue. You are free to refer to any of the methods listed above to find the one that works for you, for sure.
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