for reconfiguring a user interface layout according to a deterioration of an interface device , a ui layout is analyzed to determine a position of a ui element on the interface device according to the ui layout determination is made that the ui element is positioned in a first area of the interface device , the first area having a first sensitivity to touch , where the first sensitivity is below a level of sensitivity . a second area of the interface device is identified , the second area having a second sensitivity to touch , where the second sensitivity is at least equal to the level of sensitivity . the ui element is relocated from the first area to the second area thereby forming a modified ui layout . the modified ui layout is sent for rendering on the interface device .