Ipad 3 home button issues
SnowStorm86
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Sometimes I have to hold the button for ages before it finally responds. It still makes a positive clicking noise when pressed and when it starts to work again it continues to work fine for about an hour then conks out again. Anyone else experienced this?
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Do you have an Apple Store nearby? If so, why not take it in for a look. It's still well within the warranty period.
Probably a five minute job if you have an Apple Store nearby...
http://www.computeractive.co.uk/ca/pc-help/2207390/what-should-i-do-if-my-iphone-has-a-sticky-home-button
In settings, find the option for assistive touch. That gives you always on view at all times, a home icon to tap. Saves breaking the actual home button.
Open a stock app (iTunes, AppStore App,etc), then hold down the power button until the power off slider appears, hold down the home button until the slider disappears and the app force-quits.
Often this solves the problem, if not, it is a hardware problem and you should take it to an Apple Store.
I understand dust can often be the problem, getting under the button. I was thinking of putting some screen protector material over mine.
This did the trick perfectly. Thanks so much.:D
With all 5 fingers on the screen pinch inwards and it takes you home. (Done usually with one click of the home button)
With 4 fingers or 5 swipe left or right on a open app screen to scroll to other open apps.
With 4 fingers or 5 swipe up to get to open apps, volume and brightness etc. (Done usually with a double click of home button)