DIY Fixes and Alternatives For A Moody iPhone Home Button
How to Fix iPhone Home Button Seizing Up
If you are having issues with your iPhone’s Home button, consider the following solutions.
1. Touch AssistiveTouch: This setting allows you to turn on an accessibility feature that places a virtual Home button right onto your screen.
2. Clean the button: Make sure no crumbs or anything else is lodged in and around your Home button.
3. Restore the Home button: Enter an app and simultaneously hold down on the Sleep/Wake button and then also press in on the Home screen until it exits.
4. Do-it-yourself fix: Order a iPhone repair kit (ad)(ad) and replace the Home button yourself, but be aware that on newer iPhones you’ll lose Touch ID functionality.
5. Apple repair: Apple or an authorized service provider can replace the Home button for you, but that’ll probably cost a little cash because it’s no longer covered by warranty.
When To Call In The Professionals
If it is less than a year old, you may still have coverage under Apple’s warranty. In that case, you can schedule an appointment to the Apple Store for a free Home button repair. If it is too expensive, consider replacing the phone instead of repairing. Just remember, try seen a repair expected and may invalidate your warranty so be very careful of if the process is something you want to do on yourself.