The home button won't work on my ipod touch

when i open an app and want to get back to the main menu, my home button doesn't work. i have to restart my ipod just to go to a different app
i dont understand why it is doing this
does anyone have any idea?

Did you already try to set it up as new device? How to back up your data and set up as a new device

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    What should I do if the home button won't work?

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    Calibrate the home button
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    3. Immediately release the sleep/wake button and press & hold the home button. Hold until the red slider disappears.
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    http://www.cultofmac.com/199875/switch-between-apps-directly-on-your-ipad-using- four-or-five-finger-gestures-ios-tips/
    However, you might want to try restoring the iPad to see if that returns the functionality of the home button and/or take it to an Apple Store and let a Genius have a look at it.

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    If the ipod is defective then they will replace it.
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    Genius reservation http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/

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    Recently my ipod touch's home button has not been working. i sometimes need to push the button a little hard for it to work. i tried the blowing in the dock port but it doesnt work. my ipod touch still has the 1 year warranty from when i bought it,so does the warranty cover this and can i get s replacement or it fixed?

    Try:
    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

  • My home button has stopped working on my iPod touch 4th gen. Is there a way to fix it?

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    Try:
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    fix for Home button
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    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

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    My Iphone 5 won't charge properly, computer won't recognise the device and also the home button has stopped working completely, it hasn't been dropped or suffered any water damage, anybody else had anything like this? and what are the solutions? thanks

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    You may take your device to an Apple retailer for help or you may call Customer Service and arrange to send your device to Apple:
    Apple Store Customer Service at 1-800-676-2775 or visit online Help for more information.
    To contact product and tech support: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers.
    iPod Service Support and Costs
    iPhone Service Support and Costs
    iPad Service Support and Costs
    There are third-party firms that do repairs on iDevices, and there are places where you can order parts to DIY if you feel up to the task. Start with Google to search for these.

  • How much will Apple charge me to fix my Ipod Touch 4g? It won't turn on because I think the battery is bad, and the home button doesn't work anymore... and it's not under any warrenty anymore

    How much will Apple charge me to have my Ipod Touch 4g fixed? It won't turn on anymore more because I think the battery is probably bad, and the home button doesn't work either... its not under any warrenty either.

    Apple - Support - iPod - Repair pricing - http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/service/prices/

  • 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?

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  • My home button won't work

    My husband's I-pad has been playing up! His home button won't work, and this keeps happening.

    Try a reset ...
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  • Help, my home button won't work at all!!!

    Hi,
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    It sounds like it's broken. Assuming you haven't jailbreaked or otherwise hacked it you should try a Restore or a Recovery. If you put it in the cradle and you can't restore it see: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305797 for Recovery mode.
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