[SnowStorm86]

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?

[Matt D]

Nope, no problem with mine.

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.

[fastest finger]

I was a little worried about the Home Button weating out with constant use, so I have the Multitasking Gestures switched on, in order to use the Home Button a little as possible. I really only need to press it for Siri now. (Which isn't very often)

[Gormond]

Best bet is to pop into an Apple store.

[Mr. Cool]

There's fixed you can do online but for the sake of not voiding your warranty I wouldn't bother.

Probably a five minute job if you have an Apple Store nearby...

[ffa1]

Similar issue described here:

http://www.computeractive.co.uk/ca/p...ky-home-button

[Johnbee]

OP, do not use the Home button until it is mended.

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.

[TemporalFlux]

You can recalibrate the 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.

[TemporalFlux]

^^Note: You may have to disable Siri for this to work.

[geordielady]

No problem with mine either, works like a dream

[Johnbee]

I repeat, use the on screen icon home button you can set with the assistive touch setting.

[Rodney McKay]

I had this problem occasionally with my iPad2 until the last update and it's been fine ever since.

I understand dust can often be the problem, getting under the button. I was thinking of putting some screen protector material over mine.

[SnowStorm86]

Originally Posted by TemporalFlux

You can recalibrate the 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.

This did the trick perfectly. Thanks so much.

[late8]

Instead of tapping the home button there are two faster gestures to get you through the Multi tasking.

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)