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iPhone home button is not working

my home button is not working, and i recently updated my software, now I can't seem to be able to proceed to start my device up again. please help.

iPhone 7, iOS 15

Posted on Feb 8, 2023 9:49 AM

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Posted on Feb 8, 2023 9:53 AM

Try a Forced Restart. Follow the instructions very carefully.


Force restart iPhone - Apple SupportOfficial Apple Support › guide › iphone › ios


There are only 2 possibilities when you perform the Forced Restart


1) The phone returns to normal operation

2) There is a hardware issue on the phone that will require service at the Apple Store or authorized Apple Service shop


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Feb 8, 2023 9:53 AM in response to phumza33

Try a Forced Restart. Follow the instructions very carefully.


Force restart iPhone - Apple SupportOfficial Apple Support › guide › iphone › ios


There are only 2 possibilities when you perform the Forced Restart


1) The phone returns to normal operation

2) There is a hardware issue on the phone that will require service at the Apple Store or authorized Apple Service shop


iPhone home button is not working

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