Can't open phone after restore because home button is broken.

I restored my phone to factory settings because of issues that occured after downloadin iOS10, and now I can't start my phone. The screen says "press home button to upgrade", but my home button does not work. How can I start my phone?

iPhone 6, iOS 10

Posted on Sep 17, 2016 12:22 PM

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Posted on Sep 4, 2017 8:45 AM

I had a broken home button when I factory reset my phone to iOS 10.3.3 which required a home button press to begin setup.


Here's how I fixed it. I read somewhere to hold down lock button and volume down button, slide to turn off, and keep holding volume down and lock button. The screen with apple logo will turn off and off over the course of a minute or two. Let this happen around 4 times and let go on the logo so it can turn on normally. Language select then shows without the need to push home button.


hope this can help

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Sep 4, 2017 8:45 AM in response to tlgrande

I had a broken home button when I factory reset my phone to iOS 10.3.3 which required a home button press to begin setup.


Here's how I fixed it. I read somewhere to hold down lock button and volume down button, slide to turn off, and keep holding volume down and lock button. The screen with apple logo will turn off and off over the course of a minute or two. Let this happen around 4 times and let go on the logo so it can turn on normally. Language select then shows without the need to push home button.


hope this can help

Sep 18, 2016 7:54 AM in response to tlgrande

Hi


As your Home button is not working, I suggest that you contact Apple Support (mail-in service may be available) or make a Genius Bar reservation with a view to having your iPhone serviced (whether under warranty or via chargeable repair service, if eligible for either):



To check your warranty status:


https://checkcoverage.apple.com/

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