AssistiveTouch Lock Screen doesn't work

When I went to lock my phone today, I noticed the power button was broken. I researched and decided to use AssistiveTouch. However, when I went to lock my screen using AT (press the AT button, go to device, press Lock Screen), it doesn't work. If I hold it down, it doesn't give me the option of powering off either.


Should I restart?


Thanks.

iPhone 6, iOS 9.2

Posted on Oct 18, 2017 10:12 AM

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Oct 19, 2017 10:07 AM in response to Dmcguire17171717

Hey Dmcguire17171717,

Thanks for reaching out for help in Apple Support Communities. I can see that your iPhone 6 power button is broken and Assistive Touch feature doesn't seem to be working as expected. This can certainly be an inconvenience with your overall experience but I want to help point you in the right direction to get this resolved. If you haven't done so already, you should restart your device to be able to use Assistive Touch as a temporary solution. However, you'll want to look into getting your iPhone looked at to fix the broken power button.

About the buttons and switches on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

What to do if a button or switch isn't working

  1. Restart your device. If you can't restart your device, try to force restart it.
  2. Remove any protective films and cases that might block the button or switch.
  3. Check for debris or dirt around the button or switch, and clean with a soft cloth.

If you need help with Touch ID, learn what to do.

If the button or switch still isn't working, is damaged, or works intermittently, you might need to set up service for your device. Contact Apple Support, then follow the steps to complete your service request.

You can use the following link to find an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider in your area that can help with this. Find Locations

Take care.

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