Home button not working :!
anybody else with the same issue ?
ipad, iPhone OS 3.1.3
ipad, iPhone OS 3.1.3
jmbatty wrote:
if I press +indecently hard+ it goes back. and I mean *significantly HARDER* than on an iphone.
Hi everyone,
I also had the same problem like less than a month after I purchased my iPad 2. I used to think that it was due to the iOS update to 4.3.x, as I got mine out of the box with the version prior to that, and didn't have problems before I updated.
However, it could also be that the home button pad had accummulated oil/dirt from our thumbs, which get in the way of it working properly.
Here's what I did:
1. Turned off my iPad2.
2. Wet my thumb with alcohol (not too wet, say a drop or two), and pressed down on the home button and rubbed the alcohol in in a circular motion. The idea is to let the alcohol break down the oil and dirt.
3. Wiped the home button thoroughly with a clean cloth (i dont recommend tissue or cotton as it might leave residue that could again 'clog' the inside perimeter of the home button.
Before I did that, my home button was responding in around 1 click out of 20-30 tries. After cleaning, the home button now responds in 9 out of 10 presses. 🙂
Let us know if you try and find that this works for you as well.
Same thing happened to me as soon as I unboxed my brand new iPad. sometimes the button won't work until impress hard and multiple times. Other times it works fine. I just don't want to take it to the genius bar because they'll probably just replace it with a refurbed item when I just paid full price for a brand new one
If you just bought it, they will not replace it with a refurbished unit. Beyond that, if it is defective, what choice do you have but to return it?
jmbatty wrote:
...I also removed it from the box. who use electronic devices with the wrapping stuff on it ?
and yes, I did a restore.
but it doesn't do much against mechanical issues...
hey now, whatheck was just trying to help. I know plenty of people who keeps the plastic wraping on their electronics while in use. Granted, they are mostly asians around my parents' age, but still, there's plenty.
And sure it can cause mechanical issues. It's an extra layer of material on top of the button which will require extra force to be exerted to achieve the same pressure.
That being said, it does sound like a pressure problem with button which means you should be able to get a new replacement from Apple :-)
Home button not working :!