stackyFACTSA slightly greasy screen is enough to convince your device that a ghost is aggressively tapping on it.
A slightly greasy screen is enough to convince your device that a ghost is aggressively tapping on it. Because touchscreens detect minuscule electrical disturbances, a thick smear of salty sweat or hand lotion can easily carry a lingering electrical charge. The processor misinterprets this greasy residue as a persistent finger press, causing your screen to violently scroll and click on things without you even touching it.
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