Home Button is temperamental: reset/restore doesn't resolve issue.

Using iPhone 4 I started to have this problem with iOS 5.0.0 that was carried through to the current release of 5.0.1. I have done multiple resets (Home and Standby key depressed for several seconds etc.) and the restore through iTunes with limited success.I was minded to think that it was a firmware bug but i read somewhere that manufacturing quality control may be a factor too.
True to form my apple care has expired (1 year: thought I’d get an automatic email for renewal - assumption! ); before I press the nuclear button and shout Fit for Purpose at the place where I bought the product I wish to know of any Plan C that other users might know of to solve this annoying bug for my thumb and i fear the pressure on the Home Button will have to be replaced soon.

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on ignor the reset
When it says place the iPod in recovery mode use one of these programs
For PC
RecBoot: Easy Way to Put iPhone into Recovery Mode
If necessary:
Download QTMLClient.dll & iTunesMobileDevice.dll for RecBoot
and
RecBoot tip
For MAC or PC
The Firmware Umbrella - TinyUmbrella
- 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.
- Try on another computer
- 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

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