Disabling the touchscreen on a phone can be useful in certain situations, such as when cleaning the screen or handing the phone to a child. Here are the steps to disable the touchscreen on the latest iPhone models, such as the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Plus running iOS 16:
1. First, ensure that your phone's screen is active and unlocked. You can do this by pressing the power button or using the Face ID or Touch ID authentication methods.
2. Once you have access to the home screen, swipe down from the top-right corner (or bottom depending on the device) to access the Control Center.
3. Within the Control Center, locate and tap on the "Touchpad" icon. This will enable the touchpad mode, which effectively disables the touchscreen functionality on your phone.
4. With the touchpad mode activated, you can now use your phone by navigating with the on-screen cursor instead of directly interacting with the touchscreen. You can move the cursor by swiping or tapping on the screen.
To re-enable the touchscreen, follow these steps:
1. Access the Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner (or bottom) of the screen.
2. Locate the "Touchpad" icon within the Control Center and tap on it once again to turn off the touchpad mode.
3. The touchscreen functionality will be restored, allowing you to interact with your phone normally.
By following these steps, you can easily disable and re-enable the touchscreen on your latest iPhone models running iOS 16. Keep in mind that the exact steps might vary slightly depending on your device's settings and software version.