What you need to know about iPhone Touch Disease - Part 2

What does Apple say about the iPhone Touch Disease?

While the issue was reported by iFixit in August 2016, Apple refused to acknowledge that is a real problem for months and t procrastinate the repair program until the public pressure the company could not be neglected.

Apple finally has admitted the problem but because they don't attribute it to a structural design flaw they called it display flickering or Multi-Touch issues. Instead, Apple says that the problem is caused by the iPhone has been dropped on the hard surfaces several times.

What is causing the iPhone Touch Disease?

As mentioned earlier, Apple claims that the problem is happened due to user negligence and dropping the phones. However, this has been challenged by many users and repair experts as the users never dropped their phones face the same problem too and the issue has been seen in the device that has lived all their lives protected in the cases.

Technicians say that because so many iPhones are tuning up with the issue, it should be more than just the result of dropping your phone, and it's connected with the thin and slim design of iPhones unable to withstand bending stresses. Some experts name this problem iPhone's bandage issue.

According to iFixit, the notorious iPhone Touch Disease originates from the loose connection between chips governing touch functionality and the motherboard. As the independent technicians confirm, the problem root is the failed solder joint beneath the touch controller board and, though is considered as a design flaw in the product.

How to get rid of your iPhone Touch Disease?

You can remedy your phone of Touch Disease by either selling your smartphone or getting it repaired by Apple or third-party shops. Unless you are a skilled solderer, in most cases you can not fix your affected iPhone on your own.

First, try to see if you are eligible for Apple's repair program then go for other repair shops. Fixing your device by Apple could be cheaper than sending your phone to other repair shops.

What are the requirements of the Multi-Touch Repair Program for iPhone 6 Plus?

You qualify for Apple's Touch Diseases repair program if you meet the following requirements:

» If you have an iPhone 6 plus.

» It is in the working condition

» There is no sign of physical damage on the device. The screen is not cracked or broken.

» Your iPhone has the issues listed above.

How much does it cost to get my iPhone Touch disease fixed?

If your iPhone suffers from iPhone Touch Disease and your device screen is not cracked or broken, Apple will fix your device for the service price of $149. You should backup your data to iTunes or iCloud before sending it to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Apple offers reimbursement for those paid more than $149 to fix the issue.

Although iPhone Touch Disease is not a real disease caused by a virus, it's infected most iPhone 6 Plus devices around the world, especially those that are not protected by a strong casing. Now, Apple offers a repair program for iPhones struggling with the problem, but at the cost of $196.