How Do I Fix The Lock Button On My IPhone?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  1. Hold the Power button (or use AssistiveTouch) and the Home button at the same time.
  2. Release both buttons when the Apple logo appears (around ten seconds).
  3. When the iPhone boots up, test the Power button for normal functionality.
  4. If the Power button works again, it means it was a software error.

How do you fix the button on the side of your iPhone?


Go Settings > General > Accessibility > Side Button, tap slow or slowest to change the click speed

. Reboot the device and the issue should be fixed. Can’t restart your iPhone X without the side button? Here is another way to reboot the device.

How do you get your iPhone lock button unstuck?

If the power button is stuck, you can turn your iPhone back on

by plugging it into any power source such as a computer or wall charger

. After connecting your iPhone to a power source using your Lightning cable (the charging cable), the Apple logo should appear on the screen of your iPhone before turning on.

Why won’t my iPhone lock when I press the button?

Try and Force Restart your iPhone exactly as shown below and see whether that resolves the issue: Press and quickly release Volume UP

button

. Press and quickly release Volume DOWN button. Press and Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears then release the Side button (Can take up to 20 seconds.

What do you do when your iPhone lock button doesnt work?

In iOS, there’s a little known feature that can help massively when buttons stop working on your iPhone. To get to this feature, go to Settings > General > Accessibility. There, scroll down to

click AssistiveTouch and slide the toggle

so that it appears green.

What do I do if my home button is stuck?

If the power button is stuck, you can turn your

iPhone back on by plugging it into any power source such as a computer or wall charger

. After connecting your iPhone to a power source using your Lightning cable (the charging cable), the Apple logo should appear on the screen of your iPhone before turning on.

Why is my power button not working on my iPhone 12?

Probably

stuck because of dust

, just run some water to the stuck button and it will back to normal, IPhone 12 series has IP68 rating so it’ll be fine.

Where is the lock button on my iPhone?

To lock the iPhone immediately,

press the Sleep/Wake button

. To unlock it, press the Sleep/Wake button again. Or, press the Home button on the front of the screen. Either way, the on-screen slider appears, but your iPhone doesn’t actually awaken until you drag the slider to the right with your finger.

Why is my lock screen not working?

You can do this by simply

turning the service off

, restarting your device, then turning it back on. For detailed steps, follow this guide: Click on the Windows icon in your taskbar to open the Start menu, then choose Settings. Alternatively, you can use the Windows + I keyboard shortcut.

How do I unstick my phone buttons?

Grab some Q-tips and some

rubbing alcohol

for this quick cleaning tutorial. First, unplug the controller. Dip the Q-tip into the rubbing alcohol, dabbing off any excess. Rub the Q-tip around the button that is sticking several times, getting as far into the crevices as you can.

How do I restart my phone if my power button doesnt work?

  1. Plug the Phone into an electric or USB charger. …
  2. Enter Recovery Mode and reboot the phone. …
  3. “Double-tap to wake” and “Double-tap to sleep” options. …
  4. Scheduled Power ON/OFF. …
  5. Power Button to Volume Button app. …
  6. Find the professional phone repair provider.
Charlene Dyck
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Charlene Dyck
Charlene is a software developer and technology expert with a degree in computer science. She has worked for major tech companies and has a keen understanding of how computers and electronics work. Sarah is also an advocate for digital privacy and security.