how do I get to settings with a non-functioning home button - iPod touch5

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how do I get to settings with a non-functioning home button - iPod touch5

My daughter dropped her iPod touch (gen. 5) and now the home button is not responsive. It will not 'click'. It is not stuck, it seems to have lost a piece under the home button and now is very loose and constantly down. I am trying to use the 'home button app/screen setting' but I can't get to the settings screen because her iPod is in an app that I can't shut down. There is no way to go 'home' or to 'settings' with out the home button.

Posted on Feb 28, 2015 6:36 AM

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Answer 1

Feb 28, 2015 6:40 AM in response to kristinefromzanesville

Without the Home button being functional enough to access Settings and to turn on the Accessibility function which could provide an on-screen Home button, there is not much you can do.

Take it in to get it repaired.

Cheers,

GB

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Answer 2

lllaass

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Feb 28, 2015 6:50 AM in response to kristinefromzanesville

Try powering the iPod off by pressing and holding the Power button until the Slide to Power Off slider occurs. Then slide to power off. Power the iPod back on and try to go to Settings>General>Accessbility and turn Assistive Touch On

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