Most of the buttons on the iPhone are virtual buttons on touch screen... There are also several buttons on the body of the device that allow you to control basic functions - for example, turn on the iPhone or change its volume.
When iPhone is not in use, press the Sleep / Wake button to lock it. At iPhone lock the display turns off, the battery is conserved, and no action occurs if the screen is accidentally touched. However, you can receive voice calls, FaceTime calls, and text messages... Alarms also go off and notifications come. You can listen to music and adjust the playback volume.
On iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the Sleep / Wake button is on the right side.
On earlier models iPhone button Sleep / Wake up is at the top edge.
iPhone locks automatically if you do not touch the screen for one to two minutes. To set the lock time, go to Settings> General> Auto Lock.
Turning on iPhone... Press and hold the Sleep / Wake button until the Apple logo appears.
Unlocking iPhone... Press the Sleep / Wake button or the Home button, then move the slider.
Turn off iPhone... Press and hold the Sleep / Wake button until the red slider appears, then drag the slider.
For added security, you can set a password that you need to enter to unlock your phone. Go to Settings> General> Password & Fingerprint (iPhone 5s) or Settings> General> Password Lock (other models). See Using a password to protect your data.
The Home button allows you to go to the home screen and perform other actions.
View running programs... Press the Home button twice. See Start from Home
Using Siri (iPhone 4S or later) and Voice Control.
Press and hold the Home button. See Voice Control and Chapter 4, Siri.
On iPhone 5s, you can use the sensor in the Home button to recognize your fingerprint instead of entering your password or Apple ID to unlock your phone. See Touch ID sensor.
You can also choose to turn Accessibility features on or off when you press the Home button. See Acronyms for Accessibility.
When talking on the phone or listening to music, watching movies, or other content, buttons on the side of iPhone let you adjust the volume. The rest of the time, these buttons control the volume of the ringtone, alerts, and other sound effects.
A WARNING... For important information about preventing hearing loss, see Important information for safety.
Lock ringtone and alert volume... Go to Settings> Sounds and turn off Change with Buttons. To limit the volume of your movies and music, go to Settings> Music> Limit Volume. volume ".
Note ... In some European Union countries, a warning may appear on iPhone if the volume exceeds the EU's hearing protection guidelines. To set the volume above this level, you may need to release the volume button briefly. To limit the maximum possible volume to this level, go to Settings> Music> Limit. Volume, then turn on Limit Volume. loudness EU ". To prevent changing the volume limit, go to Settings> General> Limits.
The volume buttons can also be used to take photos or record videos. See Taking photos and videos.
Press the Ring / Silent switch to put iPhone into ringing or silent mode
In the mode iPhone ringer reproduces all sounds. In the soundless iPhone mode does not play a ringtone, sound warnings and other sound effects.
Important! When iPhone is in silent mode, alarms, sound programs (such as Music), and many games still play sound through the built-in speaker. In some regions, the sound effects for the Camera and Voice Recorder are played even if the Ringer / Silent switch is set to Silent.
For details on changing the sound and vibration settings, see Sounds and mute.
Using Do Not Disturb Mode... You can also use the Do Not Disturb feature to mute ringtone, reminders, and notifications. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to reveal Control Center, then tap See Do Not Disturb Mode
Many apple technology owners are faced with a situation where the iPhone Home button does not work. The Home key in Apple devices is made of glass, which is subject to various influences from the outside. Rough handling of the device or dropping it from a height breaks the Home button on the iPhone. In case of some malfunctions, you can repair the button yourself.
Check the function of the key
To see if the Home button on iPhone works or not, press it at least ten times in a row. If there is no reaction to at least a couple of clicks, then there is a malfunction that affects the performance of the key.
The main reasons for the failure of the Home key
The Home button can break completely or stop working periodically for a variety of reasons. Most often, the iPhone Home button does not work due to:
- mechanical damage
- moisture penetration inside the case Apple smartphone
- software failure
If the Home key on the iPhone has ceased to function, it is most likely that software or an application of inadequate quality was previously downloaded to the phone.
The Home button can break after dropping a new Apple smartphone or applying strong pressure on it. There are also situations when the button can break, as a result of which it stops responding to pressing or starts to slow down periodically, after moisture gets inside the mechanism. In this situation, when you press the button, you will hear a creak indicating oxidation of the contacts.
Fortunately for many owners of apple gadgets, problems directly related to mechanical damage and the ingress of liquid, are not so common. Most Home button breakdowns appear due to a system failure. Because of it, the key does not work well, periodically slows down or completely loses its performance. In this case, the terms and cost of repairs will be insignificant.
How to reanimate the phone
If on your device the Home button works intermittently and does not always respond to pressing, do not get upset. Once you find the root cause, you can use several methods to restore the Home button to its former functionality. These include the following:
- calibration
- changing the position of the keystroke connector
- dry cleaning buttons
- displaying the Home button on the main screen using a special program
How to calibrate when a key fails
To check if the malfunction of the Home button on the iPhone is related to software glitch, the key should be calibrated. To restore the functionality of the Home button on the iPhone, do the following:
- activate any application on the iPhone, for example, Clock or Calculator
- press and hold the Power button until the slider to turn off the device appears on the screen of your phone
- release the Power key and press Home until the shutdown slider disappears from the screen
10 seconds after pressing the Home key, the system will calibrate the button. The malfunction after this procedure will be eliminated if there was a software failure, and the Home key on the home screen on your device will work in the same mode.
Features of adjusting the connector on the iPhone
If you own an iPhone 4 and 4S and are faced with a button malfunction on your smartphone, do not rush to change it. You can fix the situation by changing the position of the connector. For this:
- connect the cable that came with your device to the phone
- push down on the plug where it fits into the connector, press and hold the Home keys at the same time
Now, unplug the cable and check if the cause of the breakdown has been eliminated and the button has worked. If you still can't fix the problem, you can use another method to restore the Home key to the Home screen.
The chemical method for solving the problem
A common cause of iPhone Home button malfunctions is dirt and dust particles getting inside it. This also happens after liquid, for example, sweet drinks, gets under the body of an old or new smartphone, or if the device is taken with dirty hands. Effective way, which allows you to quickly eliminate the problem in this case, will be the use of chemical cleaning agents. This can be isopropyl alcohol or WD-40. To use this method of troubleshooting the problem, perform a few manipulations:
- drip a small amount of Funds for the Home key to the home screen
- press the button and hold it down until the cleaning agent penetrates inside
- check the operation Home after the alcohol has completely evaporated
Apply the chemical only to the key, not to the screen. Rough handling of the cleaning agent can break other parts of the phone, increasing the cost of repairing your Apple device.
Enabling a virtual button
The above steps allow you to determine the cause of the key malfunction and eliminate the breakdown. If your phone or its button has been exposed to strong physical impact, it will not be possible to solve the problem by dry cleaning, calibration and adjustment. The way out of the situation will be to turn on a virtual button and then display it on the screen. iPhone smartphone.
To replace a faulty key with a virtual one, you need to go to the settings, find the Assistive Touch section, and connect the function here. A new icon will appear on the screen. When you click on it, a special menu will open, in which you can control the old and new smartphone without the Home key. This method will help with any cause of breakdown.
Owners of the iPhone 5s and other models with a modified Home button over time are faced with the fact that the button begins to stick, click, jam or stop working altogether. Let's consider how to solve this problem on our own.
Reasons for the failure of the Home button on iPhone and iPad
The reasons why the Home button may not work correctly include the following:
- software crashes;
- mechanical damage:
- clogging of the mechanism and contact area;
- moisture ingress;
- sinking of the button;
- blows.
How to solve the problem depending on the cause of the failure
Faults that can cause the Home button to malfunction are divided into software and hardware.
Software glitch
If the Home button does not work well due to a software glitch, then the problem can be easily resolved by calibrating:
Video: How to Calibrate the Home Button on iPhone / iPad
Mechanical damage and blockages
The problem with the Home button can also occur due to hardware malfunctions.
Correcting the position of the standard connector
To correct the position of the standard connector:
- Connect the USB base cable to iPhone.
- Place your finger under the plug that is inserted into the connector.
- In the "Bottom-Up" direction, push the plug and push Home button.
If the button does not start working, do not try to push harder. This will only lead to mechanical damage to the connector.
Cleaning the pad
To clean the button and the surface, you will need special lubricants and cleaners, for example, alcohol and WD-40 ("wedge"). To clean the surface with the latter:
The same steps can be done using regular alcohol, only after application, you should wait a few minutes until it evaporates.
This method of cleaning the surface of an iOS device from debris is simple and quick. However, professional internal cleaning, which is highly discouraged to do on your own, is considered more effective.
If the button is damaged
If there are signs of damage on the button or the device and there is no response from the Home button, then the key connector is most likely damaged or disconnected. In this case, there are 2 ways out of the situation:
- Repair in a service center.
- Assign Home button functions to gestures.
To bring the Home button to the home screen:
Video: how to activate AssistiveTouch
One of the listed methods should help you solve the problem with the functionality of the Home button. If self-correction does not fix the problem, do not waste time and do not risk "breaking" the device, but contact service center.
New iPhone models instead of the traditional physical one, we got a capacitive Home button. It, like the trackpad on a MacBook, is able to detect pressure and alert the user with a tactile response. Apple engineers have provided a feature that will change how that response feels. You can easily adjust the strength feedback in the operating system settings.
In many cases, the default settings seem too soft for users to notice when the Home button is pressed. Therefore, Cupertinos offer the possibility of changing them in relation to their preferences.
It is easy to customize the Home button feedback parameters, but it is best to do it in your usual conditions. using iPhone, meaning if it is with or without a case, whether the phone is on a hard surface or a soft surface.
How to customize the response of the Home touch button on iPhone 7
Our guide will work for both iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, as both of these flagships have new capacitive buttons with vibration feedback:
Remember, these settings affect all Home button uses and responses, including “Press the Home button to unlock the screen,” taking screenshots, returning to the device's home screen, accessing multitasking, and more.
Occasionally home button mobile devices on iOS, it becomes less responsive - it starts to work with some delay or stops working at all. In most cases, this is due to a software failure and it is not difficult to restore its operability. It happens that after a few years active use Home button mechanism wears out and more serious intervention is needed here.
Be that as it may, you can reanimate iOS devices without contacting a service center. There are four ways to fix broken home button problem on iPhone and iPad.
Method 1: Software calibration
Sometimes the main button of the iPhone and iPad smartphone becomes less responsive - it starts to work with some delay. If this is due to a software failure, then a calibration procedure must be performed.
To do this, you need to open any regular application, for example, weather or promotions. Then, press and hold the power button of the iOS device until the shutdown bar appears. Now you need to hold Home until the bar disappears, and running application will not be unloaded from memory. The Home button will then work as expected.
Method 2: Adjust the position of the dock connector
In situations where the Home button on iPhone and iPad stops responding, a little trick will help, which requires a standard 30-pin cord. First you need to place the plug into the iPhone connector, then place your finger under the plug and gently push it upwards. After that, it remains to click on Home. Now you can remove the cord and test the operation of the device.
Method 3: Use WD-40 aerosol.
To restore the work of the worn-out mechanism of the Home button in the iPhone and iPad, you can use the WD-40 aerosol known among motorists (or simply "vadashka"). This tool is used in the arms and aerospace industries, aviation, electromechanical production.
The spray is also used at home, the "vadashka" eliminates the squeak of doors, it can be used to lubricate bicycle parts, locks, etc. WD-40 will do, and in the case of iPhone - just sprinkle the product on the non-working Home button, and then make 5-10 quick clicks. As a rule, it comes to life and starts responding to pressing again.
Method 4: Software duplication
If the three previous methods did not work, it looks like the button is really broken and the intervention of specialists is required here. Until you go to a workshop for repairs, you can use the built-in operating system iOS function software duplication of functions.
To do this, go to Settings -> General -> Accessibility and turn on Assistive Touch by clicking the switch at the top of the screen. Now press the circle that appears on the screen and in the window that appears, click "Home". When you close the settings, you can call this button at any time to return to the main screen.
V this case This is a temporary solution that will allow you to use your iPhone and iPad even with a broken Home button.
