How to Change Touch Sensitivity on an Android Tablet

Touch sensitivity is the responsiveness of your tablet’s screen to your finger taps and gestures. It can affect your user experience, especially when you are typing, browsing, gaming, or drawing on your tablet. If you find the touch sensitivity too low or too high, you may want to adjust it according to your preference. In this blog post, I will show you how to change touch sensitivity on an Android tablet using different methods. Whether you want to increase or decrease the touch sensitivity or customize it for different apps, you will find a way to do it in this guide.

Method 1: Using the Accessibility Settings

One of the easiest and most common ways to change touch sensitivity on an Android tablet is to use the accessibility settings. This method allows you to adjust the touch and hold delay, which is the time interval between when you touch the screen and when the action is performed. Here are the steps to do it:

1. Open the Settings app on your Android tablet. You can find it in the app drawer or on the home screen.
2. Scroll down and tap on Accessibility. This will open a menu with various options to improve the accessibility of your tablet.
3. Look for the Touch and hold delay or similar option. It may be under the Interaction controls or System section, depending on your tablet model and Android version.
4. Tap on the option and select the touch-and-hold delay that suits you. You can choose from Short, Medium, or Long. The shorter the delay, the higher the touch sensitivity, and vice versa.

This method will change the touch sensitivity for all the apps and functions on your tablet. However, if you want to change the touch sensitivity for specific apps, you can use the next method.

Method 2: Using the Developer Options

Another way to change touch sensitivity on Android tablets is to use the developer options. This method allows you to adjust the pointer speed, which is the speed at which the pointer or cursor moves on the screen when you use a mouse or a stylus. Here are the steps to do it:

1. Open the Settings app on your Android tablet and tap on About tablet. This will show you the information about your tablet, such as the model number, Android version, and build number.
2. Tap on the Build number several times until you see a message that says “You are now a developer”. This will enable the developer options on your tablet.
3. Go back to the Settings app and tap on Developer options. This will open a menu with various options to tweak the performance and behavior of your tablet.
4. Scroll down and look for the Pointer speed or similar option. It may be under the Input section, depending on your tablet model and Android version.
5. Tap on the option and drag the slider to adjust the pointer speed according to your preference. You can move the slider to the left to decrease the pointer speed and touch sensitivity or to the right to increase them.

This method will change the touch sensitivity for the apps and functions that use a pointer or a cursor, such as a mouse or a stylus. However, if you want to change the touch sensitivity for the apps and functions that use your finger, you can use the previous method.

Method 3: Using the Display Settings

Another way to change touch sensitivity on an Android tablet is to use the display settings. This method allows you to enable or disable the touch sensitivity or screen protector mode, which is a feature that enhances the touch sensitivity when you use a screen protector on your tablet. Here are the steps to do it:

1. Open the Settings app on your Android tablet and tap on Display. This will open a menu with various options to adjust the display of your tablet.
2. Scroll down and look for the Touch sensitivity or Screen protector mode option. It may be under the Advanced Features or Screen section, depending on your tablet model and Android version.
3. Tap on the option and toggle the switch to turn it on or off. Turning it on will increase the touch sensitivity while turning it off will decrease it.

This method will change the touch sensitivity for all the apps and functions on your tablet. However, it may not work on some tablets or Android versions, as the feature may not be available or supported. In that case, you can use the other methods.

Method 4: Using the Google Lens App

Another way to change touch sensitivity on an Android tablet is to use the Google Lens app. This method allows you to extract and copy text from images on your tablet, such as documents, signs, or screenshots. Here are the steps to do it:

1. Download and install the Google Lens app from the Google Play Store here. This is a free app that lets you search and do more with your camera and photos.
2. Open the Google Lens app and tap on the Text icon at the bottom. This will enable the text recognition mode, which allows you to extract and copy text from images.
3. Point your camera towards the image with the text and tap on the Capture button. The app will scan the image and highlight the text in it. You can also tap on the Extract tab at the top to see the extracted text.
4. Tap on the highlighted text and either press Select All to select the entire text or manually move the selection bars to select the text you want.
5. Tap on Copy to extract and copy the text to your clipboard. You can now paste the text in any app you want.

This method will not change the touch sensitivity for all the apps and functions on your tablet, but only for the Google Lens app. However, it can be useful if you want to copy text from images that are hard to read or select with your finger.

Method 5: Using the Samsung Camera App

If you have a Samsung tablet, you can also use the Samsung Camera app to change touch sensitivity on an Android tablet. This method allows you to enable or disable the text from the image feature, which allows you to extract and copy text from the image that you capture with your camera. Here are the steps to do it:

1. Launch the Samsung Camera app on your tablet and point it towards the subject that you want to capture. You can also use any other camera app that has a text-from-image option, such as Google Camera or Open Camera.
2. Tap on the T icon at the bottom-right corner of the screen. This will enable the text-from-image feature, which allows you to extract and copy text from the image that you capture.
3. Tap on the Capture button to take a photo or video. The app will scan the image and highlight the text in it. You can also tap on the Extract tab at the top to see the extracted text.
4. Tap on the Share icon at the bottom of the screen. This will show you a list of apps that you can share your photo or video with.
5. Tap on the Facebook icon. This will open the Facebook app and take you to the Edit Post screen, where you can add captions, tags, stickers, filters, or effects to your photo or video. You can also tap on the layout icon at the bottom of the screen to change how your photo or video is arranged in the post.
6. Tap on the Post or Share button at the top-right corner of the screen. This will upload and share your photo or video on Facebook.

This method will not change the touch sensitivity for all the apps and functions on your tablet, but only for the Samsung Camera app. However, it can be useful if you want to copy text from images that are hard to read or select with your finger.

Conclusion

These are some of the best ways to change touch sensitivity on Android tablet. You can use any of these methods to increase or decrease the touch sensitivity according to your preference and need. You can also customize the touch sensitivity for different apps and functions on your tablet. However, you should be careful not to change the touch sensitivity too much, as it may affect the accuracy and responsiveness of your tablet’s screen. You should also keep your tablet’s screen clean and dry, as dust, dirt, oil, or moisture can interfere with the touch sensitivity. By following these tips and tricks, you can enjoy a smooth and satisfying touch experience on your Android tablet.