Since the power button isn’t functional, we will have to
use Assistive Touch or the Settings app to turn off the iPhone (and then turn it back on)
. To switch off the iOS device, open the Settings app, and tap on General. Scroll down and tap on Shut Down. Now drag the power off slider to the right.
When the iPhone power button is broken or unresponsive, the best way to diagnose it is by performing a hard reset. Doing so will eliminate software errors that might have prevented the power button to respond properly. If the power button is still unresponsive, the problem might be due to a
faulty hardware components
.
If your power button is broken or spoilt, then you have to
visit a professional mobile phone repair service center to get your phone repaired
.
If you’ve got a Samsung phone and the power button is not working, then you can
restart your device using the Auto Restart feature
. This works if your phone screen is turned off and your battery is above 30%. Head into your phone settings and locate the section titled Battery and Device Care or similar.
Expect to pay
between $69 and $599
for professional iPhone power button or flex cable replacement, depending on your model – but note that Apple’s repair fees skew high, costing as much as $599 for power button repair. That’s because Apple charges the same fee for every repair except screen and battery replacement.
If your iPhone power button is still not working after trying all the fixes above, then the solution is beyond what you can do at home.
A certified iPhone repairer might get the power button fixed for you
. If you’re still under warranty, the best option is to send your iPhone to Apple for repair.
Restart the Device
Restarting your device proves to be a masterstroke when your Android phone’s virtual keys suffer the effect of a normal software malware. Reboot your device by long-pressing the Power Button. If you’re lucky, you’ll find the home key functioning fine as soon as your phone restarts.
The repair costs around
50-60$ US
for the power button.
Hold down both the volume up and down keys, and connect your phone to your PC. Next, while still holding down the volume keys, and with the device connected to USB, hold down the Home button. Give it a few minutes. Once the menu appears, release all buttons.
- Once all your charge is depleted, simply connecting your device to the charger may restart your device. …
- Try connecting to a PC or a laptop via USB cable. …
- If you have USB debugging enabled, then you can restart your device using ADB commands.
Apple iPhone XR Power Button Repair
$159.
How do I know if my iPhone is repaired?
Head to Settings > General > About and look for the “Parts and Service History” section beneath the device’s serial number
. If the section is missing, nothing has been replaced (not even the battery).
How can I get my iPhone replaced for free?
If you are realy missing the Home button, note that it’s possible to get the 12, 11- and X-series iPhones to display an onscreen Home button. This is activated via the Accessibility section of the Settings app:
Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch then turn on AssistiveTouch
.
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Accessibility.
- Tap Touch.
- Toggle on Reachability.
- Swipe down on the home bar or bottom center of the screen to activate Reachability.