I’m a new user to the Xperia X10 and overall, I am quite happy.

However, I find the screen too sensitive – trying to scroll around the screen tends to open up links. Occasionally this is to be expected, but this happens so frequently that it’s maddening.

This forum is easy to navigate because the hyperlinks are relatively rare. But Facebook? OMG! It’s a nightmare.

Even the “Android Market” shows this problem also. Trying to scroll down within “market” is an iffy proposition because instead of scrolling, it often opens the “buy page” for some application.

I am aware that part of my problem is learning to use the phone. But only part. It is way too easy to open a hyperlink.

Is there a fix for this? Is there a setting on the phone that I have missed? Is there an application to fix this?
(BTW, I’m fairly happy with the keyboard right now – that’s NOT the problem I’m describing.)

I would like to see an option (or application) that would require a double click before opening a hyperlink.
Or a safe area on two sides of the screen that can be touched without activating a link.

Thanks for your help.

P.S. Before posting I searched this forum. If I missed an earlier discussion of this topic, please direct me to it.

 

Thanks for the suggestions.

I've made friends with the sensitivity issue, and for new users who might be having the same problem I'll make this suggestion.

Touch the phone on the plastic OUTSIDE the screen, then slide your finger onto the screen. This works very well.