Why can't I get back to my home screen on my iPhone 4s?
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Hello Gina,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
I'd like you to follow the steps below to troubleshoot this issue with your iPhone's home button:
The Home button isn't working
Put the iPhone to sleep.
Wait a couple of seconds.
Press the Home button.
iPhone should wake up.
If iPhone does not wake up, then iPhone should be serviced.
iPhone: Hardware troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2802
Take care,
Alex H.
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