Gamepark Holdings released a new v4.0.2 and v4.1.0 firmware that fixes touchscreen problems.
If you upgrade from anything lower than v4.x.x make sure to install v4.0.2 first, unless you want to hold a brick in your hands.
Discussion: http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=42401&view=findpost&p=614806
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