From time to time the main button mobile devices on iOS it becomes less responsive - it starts to work with some delay or stops working at all. In most cases, this is due to a software failure and it is not difficult to restore its performance. It happens that after several years of active use, the Home button mechanism wears out and more serious intervention is needed here.
Be that as it may, you can reanimate iOS devices without contacting specialists at a service center. There are four ways to fix broken home button problem on iPhone and iPad.
Method 1: Software Calibration
Sometimes the main button of the iPhone and iPad smartphone becomes less responsive - it starts to work with some delay. If this is due to a software failure, then it is necessary to perform a calibration procedure.
To do this, you need to open any regular application, such as weather or stocks. Then, press and hold the iOS device's power button until the power off bar appears. Now you need to hold Home until the bar disappears, and running application will not be unloaded from memory. After that, the Home button will work as expected.
Method 2: Adjust dock connector position
In situations where the Home button on the iPhone and iPad stops responding to pressing, a little trick will help, for which you need a standard 30-pin cord. First you need to place the plug into the iPhone connector, and then put your finger under the plug and gently press it from the bottom up. After that, it remains to click on Home. Now you can remove the cord and check the operation of the device.
Method 3: Use WD-40 spray.
You can restore the work of the worn-out mechanism of the Home button in the iPhone and iPad using the WD-40 aerosols known among motorists (or simply “vedashka”). This tool is used in the weapons and aerospace industries, aviation, electromechanical production.
The spray is also used at home, "Vedeshka" eliminates the creak of doors, it can be used to lubricate bicycle parts, locks, etc. WD-40 is also suitable in the case of the iPhone - just spray the product on the idle Home button, and then make 5-10 quick clicks. As a rule, she comes to life and again begins to respond to pressing.
Method 4: Software duplication
If the previous three methods didn't work, it looks like the button is indeed broken and requires professional intervention. As long as you have not contacted the workshop for repairs, you can use the built-in operating system iOS function software duplication of functions.
To do this, go to the menu Settings –> General –> Accessibility and turn on Assistive Touchby clicking the switch at the top of the screen. Now click the circle that appears on the screen and in the window that appears, click "Home". When you close the settings, you can call this button at any time to return to the main screen.
In this case, this is a temporary solution that will allow you to use your iPhone and iPad even with a broken Home button.
Here you are so joyful and happy that you have purchased a new iPhone 5S toy, and in just a couple of weeks you begin to feel that the multifunctional Home button suddenly began to crackle or creak unpleasantly like an old wheel, or maybe even worse - there was a slight backlash and a feeling that like double-clicking to click on it.
At the same time, there are no special deviations, the “Home” key basically works, but still, sooner or later your patience starts to burst, since the crunch or crackle when pressed not only does not go away, but also increases, there is a feeling that the iPhone Home button is stuck. You are at a loss: you bought new iphone and here you have such a misunderstanding - the button clicks. After all, this crunch will be a constant irritant. At the same time, you are firmly convinced that this button was not subjected to any external negative influence. For example. you did not fill the Home key with water or other liquid, did not drop the iPhone, did not hit it in any way.
You go to a warranty service shop nearby, they check your Home iPhone 5S, and they agree that there is a problem and it needs to be fixed at the expense of the service, but at the same time, they assure that the repair may take one to two months if you have to completely replace the smartphone . It is unlikely that at this moment you will feel the joy of being left without your favorite instrument for such a long time, then call, find out, or maybe another problem will arise. All this is unpleasant and not interesting.
And, if the device is not at all new, they will also ask you to unfasten the money for replacing the button, for repairs. And where is the guarantee that then the iPhone will not creak again. Still, let's try to figure it out: what is the reason for the appearance of a crunch, cod, sticking or jamming of the Home multi-button.
What is the reason for the creaking of the Home button
Scrolling through various sources, interviewing experts, you come to the conclusion that the occurrence of a button crunch is banal - the most common dust got under it, which eventually grows in an uneven layer, which subsequently causes a loose fit on the surface of the button, which in turn causes a jammed or jammed sound : play, crunch, creak, click and other unnecessary and unpleasant sounds.
The same similar problems often occur not only in the iPhone 5S, but also in its strategic competitor - the iPhone 6 iPhone and 6 Plus. Since the nature of the occurrence of a crunch in a multi-touch is the same, then a common solution must be sought. Someone reads the forums, someone gives the iPhone under warranty to replace the button, someone completely changes the smartphone. Everyone has their own way to solve the problem of the Home key on the iPhone 4.
How to remove crackling sound on iPhone 6S
To get rid of the crunchy sound in the button - you need to clean it from dust and dirty particles the gap between the metal rim of the Home button and the iPhone panel. On the one hand, this seems to be easy to do, but how? After all, the gap is microscopically small. Do you really need to disassemble your iPhone? No, of course, exhale, the dust can be removed and the inner surface of the button can be cleaned without disassembling the smartphone.
One of the successful ways is to clean up the garbage using polypropylene office adhesive colored bookmarks with a sharp end. The most difficult thing in this process is to insert the end of the bookmark into the slot itself under the button, more precisely under the metal rim of the button. To do this, you need to slowly carefully bring the sharp end of the bookmark under the rim, to do this, slowly move the sharp end along the Home circle. In this case, you can press on the round button on one side so that a wider gap forms on the opposite side.
Finally, when the sharp tip of the thin bookmark has entered the gap, slowly go around the entire circumference. Particles of dirt or debris, compressed dust may come to the surface. If the bookmark, moving along the contour of the button, is stuck, then more dirt has accumulated in this place, do not rush, try moving the bookmark in the opposite direction. If the bookmark suddenly pops out, reinsert it and clean it again, freeing the surface area under the rubber band from dirt. You can do this several times. As a result, the backlash should disappear, as well as the creaking and clicks of the home button.
Some users claim that they were able to clean the button with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, others tried to "blow" the button by holding it on one side and blowing hard into the slot. But you understand that an ear stick is unlikely to be able to penetrate a thin crack, and blowing through the gap, you only move dust and dirt from place to place. As a result, backlash and squeaks reappear. So it is unlikely that this way of cleaning will be effective.
Those users who nevertheless decided to contact the service center to repair the creaking button faced different solutions to the same problem. One service center completely changed the device without question, apparently they got into the action. Others, on the contrary, were denied warranty service, citing the fact that this script and backlash are not warranty cases, which are covered by warranty obligations. In turn, the center technical support Apple in this case sends those who apply to certified service workshops, recognizing them as the only legal representatives of the manufacturer. Therefore, in this case, it is up to you to decide whether to try the proposed and proven method of cleaning the surface under the button or still claim the fulfillment of your warranty obligations in service center.
Hi all! Situations with phones are different and the most unexpected problems happen. One of the most popular problems with the iPhone or iPad is the failure of the Home button. What to do in this case? Is it possible to live without the Home button?
I must say right away that this article is a personal experience with the iPhone without the Home button. How did it happen? During the time I foolishly (that's right!) managed to break the cable that connected motherboard and the Home button.
I ordered a replacement (here for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus) for 100 rubles. In the meantime, she has to somehow live without the Home button. I will say right away that the iPhone turns on and works fine, but at startup, the system immediately notifies you that it is impossible to activate Touch ID.
If the Home button breaks, I recommend contacting a service center. This is not banal for you. In my case, I know myself where and what I messed up and I know which cable I need to buy. But usually the problem with the Home button comes out of nowhere: a fall, water ingress, etc.
Temporary replacement of the Home button
We go to:
Settings->General->Universal access.
There we find the item:
Assistive Touch->Assistive Touch. Activate the option.
Now a virtual button appears on the screen (it can be moved).
We press it and the “Home” button is hidden inside. Now, instead of pressing the Home button, you need to do two clicks on the screen.
Double-clicking works similarly - double-clicking on the virtual “Home” button and the multitasking menu opens.
Also, through Assistive Touch, you can take screenshots (Device->More->Screenshot) and call Siri (simply Siri).
If you often take screenshots, then go to:
Settings->Accessibility->AssistiveTouch->Top Level Menu. Here you can add the desired "Screenshot" button. After that, a screenshot can be taken in a couple of clicks.
Also in the settings you can completely simplify the interaction with the virtual button. Pay attention to the points:
- One tap - here I added the "Home" action
- Double tap - “open menu”, but you can hang and open multitasking.
- Long press - I put screenshots on it ...
Good luck to all! Don't break your phone... :)
Modern Cell phones With the development of technology, they are trying to get away from push-button control. Instead of the usual buttons came touch screens. It is much more convenient to work with them. But buttons are still used as rare controls. Sometimes they can break.
What to do if the Home button does not work? The iPhone 5S is the device where the mentioned control occurs. Why is it needed? How to fix the home button? All this will be discussed later. In fact, even a person who has recently become acquainted with "apple" products is able to fix a malfunction.
Description of the control
The first step is to understand what is at stake. What is it Why is it needed?
This is the most frequently pressed control on a smartphone. The Home button performs a variety of functions. They directly depend on the installed operating system.
In general, the Home button is used to:
- exiting games and applications;
- unlocking the device.
It follows that the button is pressed several times a day. It is located on the front of the smartphone, under the screen. Has a round shape. What to do if you often need to clean this element.
Solutions
Making this control work is not so difficult. It should be noted right away that the Home button is made of high-strength glass. Accordingly, the actual failure of the element is unlikely. Usually, its failure to work is caused by a system failure or the presence of debris / dust in the slots of the gadget.
Home button not working (iPhone 5S)? You can solve the problem in the following ways:
- clean the device
- lubricate the non-working control element;
- replace the button
- adjust the position of the connector;
- display "Home" on the gadget display;
- calibrate the button;
- take the device to a service center.
How exactly to act? It all depends on what caused the problem with the device. Fortunately, repairing the Home button (iPhone 5S or any other "apple" gadget - it doesn't matter) is not needed in most cases. You can cope with the task without radical solutions.
About cleaning and lubricating
For example, you need to clean all the cracks in your smartphone. It is recommended to pay special attention to the non-working control. Using a toothpick, you need to remove dust and dirt from the space between the iPhone panel and the Home button.
After that, it is recommended to lubricate. Home button not working (iPhone 5S)? You can drop alcohol or a special lubricant on it, and then wait until the liquid gets into the space between the control and the gadget. A few minutes of waiting, and you can try to press the button.
Calibration
The next way to solve the problem is to calibrate the Home button. How it's done?
To calibrate the mentioned element, you must:
- Open any regular program on the iPhone.
- Press the power off button. Hold it until the function menu appears.
- Release the power button. Click on "Home". Keep the button in this state until the menu disappears.
There is nothing special about the procedure. Usually this method helps with system failures.
Connector adjustment
Sometimes the Home button cable (iPhone 5S) comes off or shifts after constant active use. This causes the contacts of the gadget to stop interacting. In this case, you can try to adjust the position of the connector.
To do this, the owner of the gadget must:
- Connect USB cable to iPhone.
- Press the connection point of the cable to the device in the "bottom-up" direction.
- Carefully remove the wire.
This technique must be used with caution. There is a risk of permanent damage to the button and its components. Fortunately, buying spare parts for the iPhone 5S is not difficult. Therefore, you can independently repair a broken control element.
About repair
But is it worth it? It should be said that it is better for inexperienced owners of "apple" products to avoid such decisions. If all the tips listed above did not help, most likely the reason for the failure of the element called "Home" from work lies in its real breakdown.
What to do? It is best to take your iPhone to a service center. What for? They will help not only to quickly find spare parts for the iPhone 5S, but also replace the faulty component. Only experienced specialists will be able to disassemble the device, put a new button and assemble the gadget so that it works properly.
Displaying on the screen
What should a user do who has not yet decided how to deal with the problem in question? Home button not working (iPhone 5S)? You can display it on the screen. For this, the Assistive Touch function is used.
To activate it, you need:
- Open the "Settings" menu.
- Go to the "General" menu, then go to "Universal Access".
- Click on Assistive Touch.
- Change the position of the switch to "Enable".
After the done actions, the "Home" button will appear on the display of the device. You can customize it and use it instead of the physical interpretation of this element.
Hello. It's time to tell you mine button failure history iPhone lock . You will laugh, but I still have an old iPhone 4S, brought by an employee from Canada. Served my iPhone for 4 whole years and still works flawlessly.
True, there was one case when the POWER button simply stuck (stopped being pressed) and I could not use the phone normally. Today I will tell you how to overcome this fairly common disease. This story is from the happy end series… So read the article to the end.
I was not the first and will not be the last iPhone user to experience iPhone buttons not working. In this case, there are cases of failure of both the lock button (on) and the volume buttons (plus or minus). And also it is worth noting that the buttons break absolutely on all iPhone models.
- How to DIY iPhone Screen Replacement -
What causes them to fail? It is difficult to give an unambiguous answer here ... It may be the fall of the iPhone on one of these buttons or a strong press, or it may just be a marriage or poor-quality iPhone components.
Having found myself in a situation where one of the iPhone's most strategic buttons stopped being pressed, I decided to get to the bottom of the problem and fix the lock button on my own. Well, or at least try to fix it ... In the next paragraph, more on this.
Why is the iPhone lock button not working?
Why does the lock button get stuck on some less happy devices? The answer lies in the bowels of the iPhone and is associated with “ structural physiology button mechanism.
The button itself (what we see on the end of the iPhone) cannot break as it is just a piece of aluminum. But under the button there is a so-called cable with miniature spring contacts, which fail.
Rice. POWER button and light sensor cable
The picture above shows a spring contact with a small black plastic “pimp” in the center. It is this very pimpochka that is the cause of all troubles.
The fact is that over time (possibly after a strong pressure or blow), this small black tubercle may crumble or fall off, and without it the button will no longer function.
Rice. Loop of volume buttons with a non-working “+” button
Rice. Disassembled iPhone 4S with broken lock button
That's all the damage. Now the situation is only in the method of repair. It all depends on how much you are willing to fork out or perhaps you yourself want to make repairs.
Workaround for power button not working on iPhone
There are many instructions posted on the Internet about how to “ How to Fix iPhone Lock Button...", but almost all of them deceive users and come down to a temporary replacement of a button software capability iOS.
Apparently, the Cupertino people initially knew that the problem with the buttons was quite possible, and added to Settings > General > Accessibility paragraph AssistiveTouch.
After the activation of which iPhone screen a square button with multiple functions appears.
One of the functions is called " Screen lock” (located in the subcategory “ Apparatus“) and essentially performs the action of the iPhone lock button.
Actually, this is a temporary solution that many people successfully use. Naturally, the physical button will still be in out of order and in order to really fix it, read the next paragraph.
iPhone lock button repair
Let me remind you that the lock button stopped being pressed after a small plastic tubercle crumbled (fell off, etc.) ... Well, you remember ( see photo above).
To fix this problem, there are only two options:
- replace the whole harness
- repair an existing plumbing
You can replace the cable on which the lock button is located at the service center, or you can do it yourself. If you are straight-handed enough and have necessary tools you can try to save money.
On the site iFixit.com posted detailed instructions with photos of the disassembly of almost all Apple technology and more. Buy a train for your iPhone models you can in China on AliExpress.com (or another site), but from personal experience I can say that the spare part MAY arrive initially non-working.
The fact is that on the same cable with buttons there are also other elements - sensors or switches.
Apparently, the quality control of the Chinese is not very good yet ... So I bought a cable to replace the volume buttons on an employee's iPhone 4S (the “+” button did not work for him).
According to the instructions from the site iFixit.com made a replacement (it took about 1 hour in time), and eventually got a working “+” button, but a non-working “-“ and a headphone jack.
Fortunately, I did not damage the original cable when disassembling. I had to install it back and resort to the option of repairing the original cable.
Repair of the cable, or rather the spring contact of the button, consists in restoring a microscopic tubercle. What did I do? I took a sharp blade and cut off a tubercle from the Chinese plume, and then glued it with “superglue” on Right place on the original line.
It is necessary to be extremely accurate and precise in your movements, because. Parts are really VERY tiny.
On the AliExpress website () I bought ten spring contacts and now I use them as donors to obtain plastic tubercles.
This is how I restored the power button and the volume “+” button in two different iPhone 4S. ATTENTION: If you have never repaired anything in your life before, it is better to contact specialists.
Well, the “photo on the horse” ... The operation was successful, the patient was satisfied ...
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