Alright, so you think may have a bad power button on your iPhone 6.
It can be so frustrating when the power button on your iPhone 6 is not working properly. This may be due to software bugs, physical blockage and hardware failures. Here, we discuss the various perspectives to look into this issue and try to solve it
Probable Reasons for Non Functioning Power button
Software Glitches: The power button may not work due to bugs faced by the operating system. These are typically transient problems that can be corrected by restarting the device.
Physical Obstructions: Pressing the power button with your iPhone still in its protective cover, it could very well be that the case is restricting and coming between the normal function of the power button. Also, button presses can be inconsistent in the presence of dirt or debris around the button.
Hardware Problems: In worse cases, there might be a mechanical tale in the button or a deeper lasting hardware issue within the device. This will likely require professional help in their repair.
Troubleshooting Steps
Hard Reset: The other way you can resort to is performing a hard reset of the iPhone by holding down both the Power and Home buttons until you see an Apple logo.iPhone Power Button (ad) This can usually fix minor software problems that may be interrupting the function of your power button.
Remove Protective CasesThe case or screen protector of the device may be blocking it from powering.
Power Button Tip 3: If your power button is sticking, use a damp soft cloth or cotton swab to clean around the button.
Turn on AssistiveTouch: When the power button still does not work, this could be another way to lock your screen or reboot your iPhone. To enable this feature:
Settings >
Accessibility>Touch> AssistiveTouch — ON
A floating button will be visible on the screen with which you can interact and activate its several functions without using any physical buttons.
Similarly, while this might not be a full proof solution as it is hardware related, but most of the time these updates contain bug fixes which can fix the issues with your iPhone hardware buttons.
Contact the professionals: If none of this seems to work, then it could be time to contact a professional for in-depth diagnoses and repair help.
In this article, we’ll explain what might be causing the problem and provide a few fixes that will work or help you determine whether your iPhone 6 power button needs professional repair.