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Lubricating iPad Screen to Increase Responsiveness and Improve Scrolling

Clean your iPad display with a microfiber cloth. Don't use any liquids other than water, but not really necessary.
Then wash your hands, so these don't stick to the glass.
if your hands tend to sweat, you may try putting some powder in your hands; just make sure your skin absorbs it before you start using your iPad.
 
For intense iOS games that require heavy use of a on-screen directional control, I lightly dip the pad of my thumb in a little Gold Bond anti-moisture powder and blow off any excess. This reduces moisture and friction build-up during heavy gaming especially as the iPhone warms up, leading to a much smoother, longer lasting and hassle-free gaming experience. Doesn’t make much of a mess either and any clean-up required is quick and easy. This works.
 
I think if there's any problem it's not because it's dry but because it's dirty. With clean hands and screen there shouldn't be a serious problem, no matter how DRY they are.

note: for future reference, you might think about how people will respond to a question like this :D
 
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Col4bin said:
For intense iOS games that require heavy use of a on-screen directional control, I lightly dip the pad of my thumb in a little Gold Bond anti-moisture powder and blow off any excess. This reduces moisture and friction build-up during heavy gaming especially as the iPhone warms up, leading to a much smoother, longer lasting and hassle-free gaming experience. Doesn’t make much of a mess either and any clean-up required is quick and easy. This works.
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Macalway said:
I think if there's any problem it's not because it's dry but because it's dirty. With clean hands and screen there shouldn't be a serious problem, no matter how DRY they are.

note: for future reference, you might think about how people will respond to a question like this :D
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How could you guys even see a thread from 2012?
 
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I would recommend butter from the Himalayas to soften the screen. After you are done, a bit of spit on your fingertips will make the experience much smoother. The bacterial biofilm growing on your screen will make it perfect for scrolling
 
I understand completely. I like to use film screen protectors for this reason. I just don't like the feel of the screen like you described.
 
burgman said:
How could you guys even see a thread from 2012?
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Honestly, I’m shocked no one has marketed a product like this to the mobile gaming world. I’ve searched everywhere and have come up with zilch (hence my finding this post). Still shocked no one has an answer.
[doublepost=1507683349][/doublepost]Ohhhhh snap, look what Daddy’s buying. (I’m dropping the mic and walking away. Just slammed the door on this 5-year old post!)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B073...+thumb+pad&dpPl=1&dpID=51jobKA79PL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B072...+thumb+pad&dpPl=1&dpID=51zCSlpzxdL&ref=plSrch
 
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I buy Zeiss lens cleaning wipes from Malwart. I used to use them on about 100 Ipad Gen 2/3's to clean fingerprints and "Bacteria" off of them before tests. I use it on my Gen 4, works fine, no problems.
 
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