Menu key not working on N8

My menu key has stopped working all of a sudden.
The key is recognised as when it is pressed when the phone is locked the on screen unlock option flashes up. I just can't access any settings, apps etc.
Any ideas?
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tangerine wrote:
OK, so when you press the unlock icon that has flashed up, does the phone not select the homescreen?
Yes, it does. I have an update though. I left the phone switched off all night and when I restarted it this morning the button is working again! Very confusing as I restarted it countless times yesterday after the problem first emerged.
However, I now have another problem with the unit though where the battery is only lasting about 4 hours. There is an incredible amount of heat on the back of the phone.
I will post it as a new thread....
Ilove nokias but they do have a habit of behaving like this. Frustrating.

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