How to Change Touch Sensitivity on Android

This wikiHow teaches you how to change how sensitive your Android’s screen is to your touch.

Steps

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    Open your Android’s Settings. It’s the
    Android 7 Settings
    usually located on the home screen or in the app drawer.
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    Tap Languages & input. It’s usually near the center of the menu.
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    Tap Pointer speed. It’s under the “Mouse/trackpad” header. A slider will appear on the screen.
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    Drag the slider right to increase the sensitivity. This speeds up the screen’s reaction to your touch.
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    Drag the slider left to decrease sensitivity. This decreases how fast the screen detects your touch.
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    Tap OK. Your changes are now saved. If you’re not happen with the new speed, you can return to Pointer speed to make adjustments.
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Article SummaryX

1. Open your Settings.
2. Tap Languages & input.
3. Tap Pointer speed.
4. Drag the slider right to increase sensitivity.
5. Drag the slider left to decrease sensitivity.
6. Tap OK.

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