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bkb1777 Author

Level 1

10 points

iPhone 4 Home button issue...

I have tried to read on here and find out if anyone is having any home button issues but I can't seem to find anyone with the issue I am having. When I press my home button it works about 95% of the time. However, about 5-10 times a day it will not register the push at all and I have to push it again and it works. It's not something that really bothers me its just rather annoying. Anyone know anything about this? Also, has anyone noticed when you do push the home button it takes just a couple more seconds to close the app than the older iPhones? I have a 3G still and when I push the home button it instantly goes to the home page. Its just a little delayed with the IP4. I have compared it several times. Does anyone else have this issue? I'm wondering if its all just my phone because I haven't been able to compare my IP4 to anyone else's. I'm just wondering if all of this is any reason at all to get my phone replaced. I'm thinking it's not at all but I am just wondering who all else is having a problem or noticing a delay. I don't have any other issues with my phone. Just the home button. & if it helps any I have had my phone since day 1 of launch. I pre-ordered it.

iPhone 4, iOS 4

Posted on Sep 27, 2010 9:53 PM

694 replies

foulmist

Level 1

5 points

Jan 29, 2014 10:47 PM in response to ZeelieJM

if you can feel hear a click then the metal is not bent, follow the circular motion and press with alcohol to get the dust out :)

ZeelieJM

Level 1

4 points

Jan 29, 2014 10:53 PM in response to foulmist

Just want to make doubly sure, I have this product, can I sue this? -> http://www.mr-mckenic.com/products_ProductsEE1331.html

foulmist

Level 1

5 points

Feb 9, 2014 10:49 PM in response to ZeelieJM

yes you can but be very gentle on the trigger. just a small excess amount is enough to get under the lcd reflective sheets and wet marks will appear on your lcd screen. better to spray someplace else and then transfer it on the home button's edges and then do the procedure 🙂

amdjlv

Level 1

0 points

Jun 3, 2014 9:06 PM in response to foulmist

Amazing!!! I dipped a Q-tip in alcohol, rubbed it over the home button, and depressed the button several times, and now my home button WORKS!!

I have had this issue for MONTHS now, to the point where Voice Control kept activating more and more, calling random people. I was literally about to buy a new phone out of frustration.

Thank you Apple Support Community!

😁

iPhone 4 Home button issue...