Why is iPhone Home Button Not Working?
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Why is iPhone Home Button Not Working?
Go to Settings -> Accessibility -> Touch -> AssistiveTouch and tap the switch next to AssistiveTouch to turn it on. To use the Home button, tap the AssistiveTouch button on the screen, then tap Home. You can use your finger to move the AssistiveTouch button anywhere on the screen.
How do I activate the home button on my iPhone 5s?
To add the home button function on-screen, turn on AssistiveTouch in the Accessibility section of Settings. To use the home button, tap the AssistiveTouch button and then tap the home button when it appears in the pop-out menu.
How do you reset an iPhone 5 without the home button?
Here’s how:
- Open iPhone or iPad Settings and go to Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch.
- Enable AssistiveTouch, and you’ll see a button appear on your screen.
- As per the chosen setting, tap, double-tap, or long-press the AssistiveTouch button and tap Device > More > Restart > Restart.
Why is my phone’s home button not working?
Clean the Home Button. While there are many physical reasons why your Android Home button does not work, one of the common reasons is that your button has collected too much dust over time. This is usually the case when you do not clean your phone regularly.
How do I unstick my iPhone home button?
Hold the Home button down firmly. Then, twist the phone in a clockwise motion. Apple recommends this method because it can loosen the button in its holding circle if it has become jammed. Don’t be too rough, though, or you could cause damage to other parts of the phone.
How can I reset my iPhone if my home button doesn’t work?
Press and hold both the Side button on the right side of the iPhone and any of the volume buttons on the left side. Release the buttons when you see the power off screen. Drag the power off slider to the right.
How can I use my iPhone without the home button?
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.
