Possible fix for touch screen issue. ( updated )

[Badger50]

I went through the whole process of resetting my phone yesterday and went into auto pilot. I am currently running Jan patch but I patched it using the module once I rooted and installed my must haves. So forgot my backup

Unless I'm missing something, why not make a copy of your patched .idc file, uninstall the magisk module, reboot, then you should be on the stock .idc file, then you can compare them.

 

[Allesa]

Latest security patch from google ( jan 5 2018) fixed the sensitivity issue.. dont know if it fixed multi touch.. give it a try..

Multi touch problem still there same as before.

 

[showlyshah]

No ... Jan 5th patch by google seems to fix the problem.. just install ota update or flash stock os from google.. the corners ( both bottom corners) are far better sensitive now.. about multitouch... I really dont know if its fixed..

 

[showlyshah]

Multi touch problem still there same as before.

I tried it with five fingers.. on some multi touch test app.. every single time every single touch is registered.. btw.. i even have a plastic screen gaurd ..

 

[Allesa]

I tried it with five fingers.. on some multi touch test app.. every single time every single touch is registered.. btw.. i even have a plastic screen gaurd ..

Try again, this time put hold your phone landscape
Put your left thumb on the left side of the screen, hold.

Meanwhile, Your right thumb, press and move around. Try this multiple time. There will be one time out of 5-7 where the screen does not register the right thumb movement. It sort of stuck in the middle, even when your right thumb is swiping around.

I think someone made a video showing it here
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/70344455

Edge sensitivity is definitely better on Latest patch tho

 

[showlyshah]

Try again, this time put hold your phone landscape
Put your left thumb on the left side of the screen, hold.

Meanwhile, Your right thumb, press and move around. Try this multiple time. There will be one time out of 5-7 where the screen does not register the right thumb movement. It sort of stuck in the middle, even when your right thumb is swiping around.

I think someone made a video showing it here
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/70344455

Edge sensitivity is definitely better on Latest patch tho

Tried.. even tried 10 fingers.. no issue for me.. btw.. i did a complete wipe and flash for the latest update.. and increase the touch sensitivity a lil..

 

[Allesa]

Tried.. even tried 10 fingers.. no issue for me.. btw.. i did a complete wipe and flash for the latest update.. and increase the touch sensitivity a lil..

Dunno then.. On that issue tracker link, 6p user even experiencing same behavior.

This is very very weird since 8.0 has no such problems..
My guess would be when Google fixes the edge sensitivity, it brought up new issue

 

[PhilDX]

fyi - the lockscreen swiping issue is fixed via substratum overlay here:

https://www.xda-developers.com/fix-lock-screen-swipe-gesture-issues-android-81-oreo/

 

[Allesa]

And words on the street reveals its not fixed in Feb update

 

[umx]

i downloaded the zip went in and cut all the other text added the new lines hit save and when i reboot it reverts back to the previous settings,

 

[samteeee]

I created magisk module to replace idc file
https://github.com/AndroPlus-org/ma...b/master/magisk-module-fix-touch-pixel2xl.zip

Thanks a lot for this module but was wondering
if you ever gonna update it as new "Security updates"
are issued monthly by Google?
Thank you.

 

[mohit141785]

Thanks a lot for this module but was wondering
if you ever gonna update it as new "Security updates"
are issued monthly by Google?
Thank you.

Ok folks , so I was messing around with the developer settings and I think I may have found a possible fix ( albeit a temporary one ) for the multitouch issue , please try this and revert back*
Do this*
In developer menu disable hardware ( hw) overlays*
Set gpu render to opengl(skia)
Now do some fps gaming and see if the multitouch issue is still there or not*
Do revert back with your findings

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

 

[peterlee928]

@showlyshaw just want to say thanks to you and all the other great folks in this thread. used your file and i am seeing a significant improvement. :good:

 

[peterlee928]

@showlyshaw just want to say thanks to you and all the other great folks in this thread. used your file and i am seeing a significant improvement. :good:

is anyone continuing to have issues with weak touch respinsiveness in the corners even after using the zip file in the op?

 

[stalls]

is anyone continuing to have issues with weak touch respinsiveness in the corners even after using the zip file in the op?

Yes in the bottom very corners... Like where the keyboard bottom corners are..

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using XDA-Developers Legacy app

 

[peterlee928]

Yes in the bottom very corners... Like where the keyboard bottom corners are..

ok same here. does anyone know whuch vales can be changed in the touchscreen.idc file to correct this? much thanks in advance ?

 

[ikenvape]

is anyone continuing to have issues with weak touch respinsiveness in the corners even after using the zip file in the op?

Yep, hitting enter on a keyboard is still a pain.

 

[stalls]

Yep same here.. And a few other spots it seems..

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using XDA-Developers Legacy app

 

[rknee]

Thanks I'll give this a try. I've been having major multitouch issues on the screen. Was thinking it was a hardware issue. Google's response is that it is a known issue and they're working on it. February and March update has come and gone and it seems like it's getting worse.

Hello all.. so i started working again on hacks for android. I literally stopped it when i sold my sony xperia z5 premium and bought some samsung device.( It is literally no pleasure to work with all those s6 edge, s7 edge and note 5.. sorry samsung.. but your software is nothing but a nightmare for guys like me) .

I was desperate to buy a pixel 2 xl , waited so long to arrive at markets near me.. and when it arrived.. i grabbed one soon.. its a joy to hold this device.. well .. every happiness comes with some sorrows..

As soon as i got my pixel 2 xl, i unlocked the bootloader and rooted it in just 2 hours after i got it.. so.. even though this device is an awesome gadget to play with.. it have its own drawbacks at several things..

1) of course the infamous display issues.. ( lol.. those haters may wont even know what OLED( or pOLED) display does..

2) crackling of speakers ... Well i am not worried.. i know its something to do with the software.. and google or even we xda geniuses will fix it soon.. ( btw.. i am looking into some solutions)

3) touch screen sensitivity... Ya.. you heard it right.. this pannel have some touch issues.. may be most of you or some of you have noticed it now.. if you dont.. try a glass screen protector..


So while i was not able to fix the speaker issue by now ( my device is just 4 days old.. and i noticed it yesterday only, as i haven't even started using it with a sim card yet) , i possibly have a solution for touch sensitivity .. i just found it 10 minutes before creating this post. ( Thanks to some old knowledge for some sony hacks back in those days) ..

Way too boring talks?? Sorry.. i am basically a story teller type guy.. ok. No more stories.. lets get it done.

1) go to your favorite root file manager ..

2) go to - system / vendor/ usr / idc .

3) you will see a file named touchscreen.idc

4) open it with any text editor and remove all values from it and add these lines ( or replace with the attached file)

device.internal = 1
touch.deviceType = touchScreen
touch.orientationAware = 1
touch.filter.level = 0
touch.size.calibration = diameter
touch.size.scale = 5
touch.size.bias = 5
touch.size.isSummed = 0
touch.gestureMode = pointer
touch.pressure.calibration = physical
touch.pressure.scale = 0.00000125
touch.distance.calibration = none
touch.distance.scale = 0
touch.gestureMode = spots
MultitouchSettleInterval = 0.1ms
MultitouchMinDistance = 0.5 px
TapInterval = 0.5 ms
TapSlop = 0.5 px
touch.orientation.calibration = none
touch.coverage.calibration = box

5) save the file with its previous permissions ( i use filemanager named xplore, which automatically saves it with previous permissions)

6) reboot your device.. and enjoy your super responsive touch screen..


Guys.. please let me know your experience.. for further goods and bads..

Thank you..


Oh.. btw.. i have a bonus knowledge to share too..

If you find your colour calibration ( or colourfulness!! ) Of your device is low even after googles " saturated mode" , you can adjust it in build.prop file.


1) go to - system / vendor

2) open build.prop file in your fave text editor.

3) find this line - " persist.sys.sf.color_saturation=1.1 "

4) change the value to " persist.sys.sf.color_saturation=1.5 " or so..

5) you can go all the way upto "persist.sys.sf.color_saturation=2" but not more..

6) save file with its previous permissions

7) reboot and enjoy you " Samsung'ish " display..

Nb:-

dont burn ur eyes with all those alien looking colours with value of 2.. just keep it under 1.5 or so... Guys.. keep it as pixel, why go for that samsung colours


Wishes..

All praise Lord Dinkan..

 

[Juzman]

I grabbed the original files and updated the Magisk Module with latest template.

Installed on March Oreo + Magisk v16.2 and worked.

File is attached.