Touchscreen response varies with placement

[Davinjpr]

I've noticed that I get good typing response when I have my Nexus 7 held in my hand(s); when I lie it on a hard surface (table, etc.) it will be good or maybe require firmer presses; if it is propped at any angle by its case (moko slim folding) or a softer surface the response is bad, or there is none at all. This is not lag. I also have a military shield screen protector on it.

Anyone experience this? Is it the screen protector, or just that it needs to be on a firm surface? I didn't notice anything, nor use the 7 for very long, before I put on the screen protector. The issue is mostly with single presses, maybe a swipe, not really for pinching.

 

[physioprof]

This is a known issue with some Nexus 7 devices. Have you updated to the most recent Android OS software?

 

[Davinjpr]

Yes, I've got the latest OS update. I'm not experiencing any typing lag or ghost input like I've read about others' experiences.

 

[physioprof]

Insensitive touch when the tablet is not being held is one of the known touchscreen issues.

 

[Davinjpr]

Is this likely a hardware issue? I might as well remove the screen protector to make sure, but the device is great in all other respects.

 

[Davinjpr]

Touch improves on a "soft" surface with headphones in...and I found options to fix this with root. Hopefully a future official update does too. Thanks.