Home button doesn't work

iPhone 4S has been working fine for many months. Now does not work. Looking for a fix/troubleshooting. Thanks

Most likely faulty Home Button Flex or faulty Dock Assembly. All iPhone 4S have Warranty, make Genius Reservation and take to Apple for Warranty Service. If you want work-around, use Assistive Touch. Tap Settings App > General > Accessibility > AssistiveTouch > ON > Tap new white screen button at bottom > tap Home icon.

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My iPod touch 4th gen white's home button doesn't work the first time I press it, but the second time.

My home button doesn't work the first time I press it, but the second time. This is very annoying. Why is it doing this?

- Try a reset. It cures many ills and nothing is lost
Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
-If a hardware problem see:
fix for Home button

My ipod touch 5th generation will not turn on and the home button doesn't work. what do i do?

Hello my name is Leslie and i would like to ask you guys a question on how to fix my ipod or what is wrong with it. My ipod touch 5th generation will not turn on and the home button doesn't work. what can i do to fix it ?

Has the home button worked in the past, or is this been something that hasn't worked for some time? The only way to reset the device is with the sleep/wake (power) and home buttons together. Without it, you would have to wait until the battery dies and then plug it in to try and reset it. The Home button is used for several user troubleshooting steps. Without it, you cannot perform a reset, put the device into recovery mode, or place it in DFU mode. You need to get the home button repaired.

HT4623 my home button doesn't work?

My home button doesn't work. I have to turn my phone completely off to get to a different app

Apple would handle this with Replacement iPhone 4 for $149. The repair part is the Home Button flex cable a $2 part. It is a difficult repair because most of the iPhone needs to be taken apart including removing the front screen to get to the Home Button flex cable.

Sleep and Home button doesn't work to restart, anything else to try?

Sleep and Home button doesn't work to restart, anything else to try?

You don't need to start another discussion about the same issue.
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iPhone, iPad or iPod touch: Not responding or does not turn on
Pay attention to the very end of the support article about restoring the iPad. And by the way ... The battery does have a charge in it doesn't it?

My iPod 5 shut down and hasn't turned back on (this isn't the first time it happened) I've read to put it in recovery mode but my home button doesn't work, how can I fix it?

ipod 5, had it for about 2-3 years, constantly shuts downs for about 12 hours but this time it hasn't turned on for a whole day, and my home button doesn't work which occurred a long time ago.

Try this previous discussion:
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My iPod touch home button doesn't work how can I fix it

My iPod touches home button doesn't work how can I fix it and how much will it cost if I get apple to fix it ?

See:
fix for Home button
Fix a broken, unresponsive or sticky iPhone Home Button
Apple will only exchange the iPod for a refurbished one for:
Apple - Support - iPod - Repair pricing
Try a third-party place like the following.
iPhone Repair, Service & Parts: iPod Touch, iPad, MacBook Pro Screens
Use the Assistive Touch Accessibility feature if you have iOS 5.

I have an ipod touch 5th generation and it won't cut on. I've had it about a year and the home button doesn't work, How do I fix it?

How do I fix my ipod?

It is an ipod touch 5th generation. I've had it about a year and the home button doesn't work. Right now it doesn't want to turn on.

My Iphone 4 screen just went black and it wont come on but it vibrates on ringer. Ps: The home button doesn't work. What do I do!?

My Iphone 4 screen just went black and it wont come on but it vibrates on ringer. Ps: The home button doesn't work. What do I do!?

If it never worked after the screen replacement then it would appear that you have a hardware problem either caused by the repair or the problem that lead to the screen replacement.

Mi boton home no funciona, como hago para arreglarlo? My home button doesn't work, how can I fix it?

Mi boton de home no funciona, desde hace rato, pero no se como arreglarlo? la garantia de un año ya expiro, asi que no se que hacer! alguien sabe? gracias!
My home button doesn't work, since for some time, but I don't know how to fix it? the one year warranty already expired, so don't know what to do! does anyone know? Thank you!

Hola PaulaVila,
Has probado a calibrarlo por si acaso? Para hacerlo tienes que abrir una de las aplicaciones preinstaladas (Contactos es la que suelo usar yo). Una vez abierta, pulsa el botón de encendido del dispositivo hasta que aparezca el cuadro de dialogo de apagado. Luego pulsa el botón de inicio (el que no te funciona) hasta que salgas de la aplicación (el cuadro de dialogo de apagado también desaparecerá).
Si así no lo consigues te sugiero que te acerques a un Apple Store o a un servicio técnico autorizado.
Un saludo,

I'm stuck on a safari/app page.My power button or home button doesn't work.What do I do?

I'm stuck on a safari/app page.My power button or home button doesn't work.What do I do?I cant get to the home page or shut it off.

Try the steps here that you can accomplish. You can use this program to place the iPod in recopvery mode
RecBoot: Easy Way to Put iPhone into Recovery Mode
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

IOS 5.1 Update, Home Button Doesn't Work.

Ever since I installed the iOS 5.1 update on my iPhone 4, the home button does not work at all! I've tried every trouble shooting solution I could find. I've Restarted, I can't hard reset because the home button doesn't work, I've restored from back up, I've restored as new, I've vacuumed out and gently used a tooth brush in the port below the home button in attempt to remove any dust. I've tried opening a factory installed app such as Maps, Safari, Stocks etc and held the top button until the "Slide to power off" showed and then held down the home button until it went to home screen except it didn't go to the home screen at all the "slide to power off" disappeared after a while. I have extremely intermittent response with the Home Button. If i press it continuously it will work after 27 presses one time or 9 presses another but never when I try to do a hard reset and 9.999 times out of 10 it doesn't work. I am so frustrated! I didn't get it wet and it stopped working immediately after the software update. HELP!

I talked to Apple today and was told that it's a "hardware issue" and they will not fix it. I will have to pay 169.00 to have it repaired because it is no longer covered. He told me that "the software update triggered a hardware problem" and that they haven't heard of this issue before either and this was after he went and "spoke with a senior service advisor". The thing is that if THEIR software update triggered the "hardware problem" meaning that if I hadn't updated at all my phone would be in perfect working order right now then HOW IS THAT NOT A SOFTWARE ISSUE?! I am beyond livid. I cannot continue using my phone with assistive touch, NOTHING else works and I know this isn't the first time they've heard of it because how can so many people be having this problem and Apple NOT be aware of it?! My family has bought three MacBooks, three MacBook Pros, one iPad, two iPad 2s, seven iPhone 3s, one iPhone 3GS, five iPhone 4s, two iPhone 4S, four Apple TVs, one Time Capsule and COUNTLESS versions of iPods and have never had an issue having any of them repaired and only four of those products had to be and it was a fast and hassle free...then again they all were covered still at the time of repair...
How do you restore to a previous firmware? I don't want a new phone...I want MY phone to work...the one that worked perfectly before their update....this is beyond ridiculous...I wish apple would take a look at their own support communities and see that this ISN'T our problem...it's a problem created by THEM.

Help. My home button doesn't work. I've to press it several times to get it to function. The phone has 4 months. I've already update software, restarted and calibrated it. I was thinking to go to the service. Has 1 year hardware warranty. Suggestions?

Help. My home button doesn't work. I've to press it several times to get it to function. The phone has 4 months. I've already update software, restarted and calibrated it. I was thinking to go to the service. Has 1 year hardware warranty. Suggestions?

There's another thread with similar problems.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2595841?start=510&tstart=0
I wouldn't suggest it though, since it may void your warrantee. Apple will replace it if you bring it in. The genius bar guys aren't too bright, well most of them. But they'll go through the usual diagnosis steps then issue you a replacement if they have them in stock.
I have to admit, Apple has one of the best replacement services that I've ever experience. If you're familiar with costco, the return/exchange process is very quick and painless.

Stuck on apple logo and Home button doesn't work, help please?

Well, I dropped my iPod Touch 4g by accident and since that day, the home button hasn't really been working that well. Its very hard to use since you have to press it in really hard to get it to work and sometimes it doesn't even work at all. Anways, I was skyping with my girl and I didn't notice that I had to charge the iPod and it died on me so I was like what ever its normal and started to charge it. When it turned on, it got stuck on the Apple logo and its been there for more than a day now? What can I do? I know about the Press Home + Sleep button together but the Home button doesn't work at all anymore. I tried everything really. I tried to connect it to itunes and see if I could restore it but it won't recognize it no matter where I connect it. Tried it on 3 different computers and none worked at all. I can't take it to an Apple store since there isn't any close to where I live and I really don't have anyone to take me there. So is there any other solution to fix my problem at home? or is it messed up completely? Someone please help me

I have this same issue. But also, it isn't just that the lock/home button stops working, all buttons stop working. Even if you switch it to silent sounds are still played. I just got my iphone Thursday. Went to school the next day and pulled it out, it happened while it was locked I guess because my screen was black and I couldn't do anything! Thought it died already! This was around 12. Finally I pulled it out of my pocket again at around 3 and it showed the Apple logo and acted like it had just started back up. Which is what always happens after I get stuck playing a game or something. Help please, has happened two or three times just today.

My home button doesn't work very well, I reset and restored my Ipod but it still doesn't work

I've had this 4th gen. IPod since about mid-June, and it worked fine up until about a month ago. The home button doesn't work very well, and by that I mean if I'm in an app and hit the button once, it won't respond, or it'll think I hit it twice. If I hit the button twice, it either won't respond, or it will think I hit it once. I took it to the Apple store where they reset it. They said that if that didn't work, then to restore it. Well since resetting it didn't work, I restored it, and that didn't work either. I've had the same generation IPod before and never had this problem. Any advice?

Try:
http://snapguide.com/guides/calibrate-your-home-button/?utm_expid=69945963-15
fix for Home button
iPhone Home Button Not Working or Unresponsive? Try This Fix
- If you have iOS 5 and later you can turn on Assistive Touch it add the Home and other buttons to the iPods screen. Settings>General>Accessibility>Assistive Touch
- If not under warranty Apple will exchange your iPod for a refurbished one for:
Apple - Support - iPod - Repair pricing
You can do it an an Apple store by:
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
or sent it in to Apple. See:
Apple - Support - iPod - Service FAQ
- There are third-party places like the following that will repair the Home button. Google for more.
iPhone Repair, Service & Parts: iPod Touch, iPad, MacBook Pro Screens

4th gen iPod home button doesn't work

well here's the story:
since i've had my ipod (the christmas of '12), it has been pretty much fine, seemed uncrackable etc.
so early this week, out of the blue, i go to take my ipod out from bag and it was (on and) cracked. shocked, i didn't know what to think. but to prevent little pieces of glass from falling out from the cracks, i decided to cover it up with tape (the normal clear tape). this seemed to be doing a good job to hold me off until i have enough to replace the screen.
my ipod was working perfectly fine for the day, when suddenly, next thing i know, my home button doesn't work, it's stuck. i have the alternative home button right now ( the whatever-button), but honestly, it bothers me a whole lot and i can't stand it.
does anyone have an idea how i can fix my home button? and if the cracks have anything to do with the now nonworking button? the cracks are all around the button, so i've been lead to believe this might be the case?
so please, help!!!!

Could be that what ever caused the screen to break also resulted in the button problem. You can try:
http://snapguide.com/guides/calibrate-your-home-button/?utm_expid=69945963-15
fix for Home button
iPhone Home Button Not Working or Unresponsive? Try This Fix
- If you have iOS 5 and later you can turn on Assistive Touch it add the Home and other buttons to the iPods screen. Settings>General>Accessibility>Assistive Touch
- If not under warranty Apple will exchange your iPod for a refurbished one for:
Apple - Support - iPod - Repair pricing
You can do it at an Apple store by making an appointment:
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
or send it in to Apple. See:
Service Answer Center - iPod
- There are third-party places like the following that will repair the Home button. Google for more.
iPhone Repair, Service & Parts: iPod Touch, iPad, MacBook Pro Screens

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