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IOS 8 Home button bug

After upgrading to IOS 8 when I press the home button once to exit an app it is registered as a double click and brings me to the multitasking app switcher instead of the home screen. This didn't happen on IOS 7 - I've got an iPhone 5. Any ideas?

iPhone 5, iOS 8

Posted on Sep 19, 2014 4:03 AM

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Sep 25, 2014 6:24 AM in response to mamberton

Same problem Here.

I've asked for support in the costumer area of apple, they only advised me to restart the software by turning it off/on.

At first seemed to worked, but the problem persisted.

It is quite annoying because the home button is the heart of iphone, and I hate this bug that came with IOS 8.

I hope they solve the problem...

Sep 26, 2014 1:41 AM in response to pendler

Here also same problem with Iphone 4S... still with 8.0.2.

The bad thing is that i cannot even downgrade to IOs7, Itunes does not recognize the iphone anymore.

The home button does work correctly on iOS7 but it's useless if i cannot connect the iPhone to Itunes.


I'am really DISAPPOINTED FROM APPLE!!!! THIS WAY THE IPHONE IS NEARLY USELESS!!WASTE OF TIME


(on iPad Air i don't have that problem.

Sep 26, 2014 1:57 AM in response to pendler

Tried to contact the apple sopport but they what 35€ to have a contact!!!!!


THEY CAUSED THE PROBLEM ON MY IHONE WITH THERE NOT CHECKED IOS8 UPDATE

NOW it seems we will be alone with that bug!!!!

MY IPHONE 4S now i cannot even sell it !!!!!


THAT *****!!!!!!!!!! NEVER AGAIN!!!!! NO SOLUTIONS FROM APPLE MORE THAN "BUY A NEW IPHONE"

THIS IS NOT WHAT APPLE USED TO BE!!!!!!!


May all people who still have soport service plese contact apple soport and comunicate this BUG!!!


ThX

IOS 8 Home button bug

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