I found this tip on the web to help you get better feedback from the screen while using a screen protector or a case that has a built in protector:
Setting/Display/Navigation Bar/Hard Press Home Button (reduce the pressure level to your desired setting)
2 works perfect for me. Hope this helps
Sorry to hear that.. I would be sick.. carried my Note 8 like a baby until I got my case https://www.i-blason.com/galaxy-note-8-magma-case.html?color=24&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiujRz9jX1gIVCLbACh1dWA-1EAkYBCABEgLpuPD_BwE