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.
A broken Home button can spell trouble, and may seem like the device is practically useless until you get it fixed or replaced. It isn't, however:
you can still access the Home button with a neat little workaround
. The key is iOS' AssistiveTouch feature, which we've mentioned before.
Using your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad without the Home Button. To navigate without the home button, you will want to
enable AssistiveTouch
. This can be done by going to Settings > General > Accessibility, and scroll until you see AssistiveTouch*. You will want to turn that on.
Your iPhone may just need Calibrating and Restoring
! This is the most common problem with the home button lagging and can be caused by a software flaw or just because your phone needs a reset. Thankfully, it is usually a quick fix! Firstly, make sure your device has the latest iOS update!
- Three Ways To Restart Your Device with a Broken Power Button When It's Off.
- Unlock Your Device When your device Is In The Switched On State. Use Double-Tap To Wake. Apps That Can Replace Your Power Button. …
- Hard Reset Your Android Phone.
- Send It For Repair.
iPhone Home buttons do go wrong from time to time, often (frustratingly) a year or so after the warranty runs out.
Apple may be able to repair the hardware, but this can be expensive
– perhaps to the point where it would be more sensible to spend more and get an entirely new device.
iPhone Home Button Repair: AppleCare
If it is, either due to the original warranty or because you bought an AppleCare extended warranty,
take your phone to an Apple Store
. There, you'll get an expert repair that maintains your warranty coverage.
Enabling the software-based home button
There's thankfully an accessibility workaround, and it's simple to enable:
Step 1: Open your Settings app.
Step 2: Tap Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch. Step 3: Tap the switch for AssistiveTouch so it shows green.
Question: Q: How to get rid of home button on iPhone screen
Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch, then select AssistiveTouch to turn it off
.
How come my iPod won't turn on?
Press and hold both the top button and the volume down button until you see the Apple logo. If your iPod touch doesn't turn on, follow these steps to
check your hardware and charge your device
. You might need to charge for up to an hour. If your iPod touch still doesn't turn on, contact Apple Support.
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
.
You can also get your power button replaced by your local repair shop in your area
.
You could try
swabbing all around the Power button with 99% rubbing alcohol
, in case there's some residue in there that's interfering. Otherwise, you'd have to bring it to a repair shop.
If you damage the Touch ID hardware,
it can only be replaced by Apple
. If the connector doesn't pry up easily, use a hair dryer or iOpener to heat and soften the adhesive securing the connector, and then try again.
Can Apple fix Touch ID?
The Touch ID sensor is linked to the phone and
only Apple can repair this to make it work properly again
. They will not do so if the phone has been tampered with by an unauthorized party.
Home button repair falls under Apple's “other damage” repair pricing category, which costs a flat fee of
$99 under AppleCare
.
Do you need a repair for other issues like the Home button, liquid damage, or an accessory?
If your iPhone issue is covered by the Apple warranty or consumer law, there's no charge
. This does not include accidental damage, which requires a fee.
- Start the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap “Accessibility” on an iPhone running iOS 13. …
- Tap “Touch.”
- Tap “AssistiveTouch.”
- Turn on AssistiveTouch by swiping the button to the right.