iPhone: Recalibrate the home button - how it works
Many iPhone users know the problem of the unresponsive home button only too well. However, if you calibrate the button again, it will function properly again. We'll show you how it's done.
Recalibrate the home button on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
The following instructions have not been officially confirmed by Apple, but numerous users report the success of the procedure. However, if you are dealing with a material defect, this cannot be remedied in this way.
- Open any pre-installed app, such as the weather or calendar app.
- Press and hold the power button on the top of your device until the option "Switch off" with the associated slider appears at the top.
- Press and hold the home button until the app closes and you are back on the home screen.
- The home button should now be recalibrated.
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