How to stopiPhone 7 screen highlighting when I touch the screen

My iphone7 keeps highlighting when I touch the screen. How do I stop this please?

iPhone XS, iOS 18

Posted on Nov 30, 2025 10:32 AM

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Posted on Nov 30, 2025 10:44 AM

Replace the screen....(the digitizer is failing).....but Apple may not have replacement screens available any longer at this point.


Even if they do, you would be looking at $200-250 or so. Add another $70-80 if he battery needs replacement as well.


The money would probably be better spent towards a new phone, but your call on that.



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Nov 30, 2025 10:44 AM in response to denyse102

Replace the screen....(the digitizer is failing).....but Apple may not have replacement screens available any longer at this point.


Even if they do, you would be looking at $200-250 or so. Add another $70-80 if he battery needs replacement as well.


The money would probably be better spent towards a new phone, but your call on that.



How to stopiPhone 7 screen highlighting when I touch the screen

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