Why Does the Home Button Stop Working After a Repair? - Repair Shop Basics

Sometimes after a repair the home button on an iPhone 7 or 8 will not function properly. In this video we explain why and what you can do to avoid doing any extra repair work when it's so simple to fix!
Today we teach you about a common home button problem when doing an iPhone 7 or 8 screen repair.
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[@gildardorodriguez4356]

Any repair in electronics entertains me. Keep up the good work.

[@profixerr6275]

Thank you! Really appreciate that!

[@michaelvinalon3415]

Nice tip !! Thanks for sharing your knowledge ! 👍🏼💪🏼

[@imziminhas]

Love your style of presentation. Thanks man.

[@profixerr6275]

Thanks! Appreciate that

[@Nectronixx]

Amazing, good information Ben!

[@puvaneshvaranchandirane5329]

Hi bro, Really a good suggestion for beginners and intermediate. Merci.

[@monogramadikt5971]

the very bottom part of touch screen is not working on my iphone 6s+ after replacing it with new screen, every other part of the screen and the home button works fine but due to the issue with the bottom end of the screen its making using most apps extremely difficult, do you know any fixs for this ?

[@latterdaypal765]

You're amazing. Praise.

[@JAB227]

Great explination, thanks

[@erumcarlosjohn1620]

What tool did u use after u put a isopropyl alcohol

[@cme135]

Thank you! You saved me a lot of heartache and time because I was about to tear apart my phone for no reason. I just replaced my back glass on my iPhone SE, and the final step before applying the glass was a wipe down with isopropyl alcohol. I barely got the cloth wet and maybe was too aggressive towards the bottom of the phone. It didn't take much to waterlog my home button, maybe just a coating. After I put the glass on, I couldn't get the home button to work, other than unlocking and dropping the screen halfway. I immediately searched online and your vid was first up. I was lucky to peel the glass off since the adhesive didn't cure. I placed the bottom of the phone under a fan, after about 20 min the home button works. Would the same issues prevent the earpiece speaker from working? I can hear calls on speaker phone but not in regular mode. Callers can hear me in both modes. I’ve tried many of the online tips to no success. I’m worried I overheated something during the removal of the back glass. Any tips? Thanks!

[@mihalym.6876]

I was in the same situatin with 8Plus, no ear speaker after screen replacement, cameras worked fine. What is worked for me is to change the front camera ribbon cable. I was carefull at the removal of the original cable, there was no visible damage on it. Inspite of this it was damaged beause of installing a new ribbon solved the problem. I was lucky because the cable is cheap for 8plus, I am not sure about the SE2020. Good luck.

[@VH-vlogs]

Nice talk and all of that but... what if there was no alcohol used, what would be the reason it stopped working as far as the back to home option

[@FMCREPAIRARMAGH22]

Mostly on the 7 and 8 I've had screens refuse to work with the home button but that's mostly cheap screens

[@leftblank6036]

I only use hot air on the home button and it comes off Nicely , but perhaps isopropyl is a good idea

[@wakawaka1976]

I believe I ripped the connector off the iPad 8 trying to disconnect the home button from the iPad circuit board. Does that happen very often? I can’t reconnect it… there is nothing to pop it into just a couple of metal prongs.

[@chidipeter8052]

Nice one

[@jackfflive4514]

I just replaced my iPhone 8 plus betery at home now my home button not working do you have any sulution ? I am waiting :

[@philnguyen9336]

Can you do more video on IPhone SE problem such as blank screen and it won’t charging the battery after changing damaged main screen . And also the home button is not working since I have the technician fixed and now they said it is the mother board is damaged????😢😢😢. Is there a chance when they are changing the screen incorrectly and it quit working???

[@bacon8817]

Is there anyway to make replacement home button works after the originap one broke?

[@ShinySANE]

Do you know if this applies for the iPhone 6 plus aswell? I just Got a screen remplacement on my iPhone 6 plus, the touch-id works, but other that it’s not responsive

[@warok7418]

Hi can you please help me? My Ipad7 Screen broke and I got a replacement with a new home button. When I installed it and power it on, the the iPad keeps inputting the pass code by itself until the iPad locks me out for a day. When I go back and power it on, it does the same thing again and says it can’t communicate with the home button and I should go to iTune. I tried changing the home button but it does the same thing.

[@wakawaka1976]

I ripped off the connection for the home button on the board… can that be fixed? So there is just an empty space with a couple of prongs there.

[@ElzChunky]

Okay but I haven’t used any liquid on my iPhone 7 to remove the home button. I haven’t damaged anything to my understanding. I have changed my screen 3 times. Every feature had worked. (Siri, return to home, Touch ID) with the clicking of the button. How ever, I’ve changed my screen since, again no liquid to help, no damage. Everything works. Touch ID, Siri, return to home. The button just doesn’t click(vibrate). So what is the cause to this problem. And how am I able to fix it?

[@Devilivan6269]

is hand sanitizer work? the description say got 75% alcohol too?

[@someidiot2720]

I had my screen replaced after the people trying to fix my aux port broke it, after I got it back the home button is shot. I remember being so upset and this was back in November. Touch ID still works somewhat but I still have to press pretty hard to make it recognize anything. That little button on my screen that makes shortcuts for home button has saved my life (I forgot what it’s called).

[@lybmae]

assistive touch.

[@someidiot2720]

@@lybmae thankyou

[@anastari6969]

Is the home button work like a press button because i've replace 1. And it show on screen that it not working. Screew too long or something else i could miss

[@MrTacka007]

new flex cable out now that you can use any iphone 7 8 7p 8p se original home button and it works perfectly as original but just no touch id, these are perfect if something happens

[@favebilly]

I wanted to put my iPhone 6s im dfu mood but the home doesn't work i need help

[@yourasiantechnician]

K, but what if the touch id button still isnt working after ive dried the homebutton out?

[@oliviasmith4810]

We just replaced the screen and button and it’s been over a hour and it’s still not working. Any idea why?

[@profixerr6275]

Possible bad screen or there is actual damage to the home button itself

[@Rick-pi9zn]

I was suuper careful when transfering the home button to my new screen,yjet the home button doesnt work at all. help

[@RemonePearson]

Have changed the battery on iPhone 7, no damage to the screen at all. Once back together the home button doesn't seem to work at all, touch id cannot be recognised either. Do you know how this could be fixed? Thanks.

[@VespaPhil]

I have the exact same problem. Any help gratefully received!

[@RemonePearson]

@@VespaPhil Lool bro I think this guy has retired tbh no help whatsoever

[@andrewknox6401]

Yea no help

[@andrewknox6401]

I actually had two iphone 8+ 64G 128G one screen was broken so I switched it upon doing that I realized that the good screen stopped working I think it's because of the heat I applied to remove it. Next thing when I switched the screen it said unable to verify touch ID on this device or iphone. Can someone help me

[@starkayy5896]

I think my original home button is alright , but maybe my phone screen LCD damage the home button cable. Idk I don’t wanna waste my money to buy another new LCD to test it out its so expensive. I already bought new third party home button to test out and its still the same not working.

[@jonathangibbons9345]

Hello, I have a iPhone 7, replaced the screen, but after installing it, the home button couldn't move anymore, so bought new home button, still the same, when doesn't it move anymore? Thanks

[@eartharies24492]

I have the same issue with my iphone 7 plus. Screen got replaced a few years ago and the home button only reacts to fingerprints and that double tap thing. Haven't got it fixed or nothing just been using it as is.

[@cynthiaott2201]

How about the iPhone 4 home button?

[@danguelph2676]

i just opened screen without replacing yet anything and home button isn't working already

[@hazstaa858]

ay same here..

[@wnnsdm3160]

You damaged the home button cable on the display side when opening it

[@claresimon]

@@wnnsdm3160 mine did the same thing but the cable looks fine do you think theres anything I can do?

[@wnnsdm3160]

@@claresimon touch ID or click function is gone?

[@claresimon]

@@wnnsdm3160 yeah its not working at all. It was making loud noises when being pressed before I opend the phone as well. So that might also have something to do with it.

[@robertesquivel2809]

I’ve changed the th screen twice the first screen time the Touch ID did work and now it’s stopped anybody know what could be going on?

[@vinogalleta3450]

My problem for my iphone 7 plus was just I run over it with tractor and the body and screen was in a bad condition So I both a second hand iphone plus and transfered my old mother board into my new second phone and the phone says IPHONE Is Unavailable and the home botton won't click. I dont know what to do next

[@NitinJustin]

Some time my phone Home button work and sometimes not

[@orasonocazzi3366]

hi, I changed the battery and my touch id doesn't work, any solution?

[@shafiqrora1244]

Me too

[@lazereyestm9786]

Can you fit an iPhone 7 in a 6s shell

[@profixerr6275]

No, cannot. Thanks for watching!

[@doitwithnick501]

My touch id is working but the back to home function is not working at all for over a month now

[@profixerr6275]

Was the device worked on previously?

[@doitwithnick501]

@@profixerr6275 display was changed

[@doitwithnick501]

@@profixerr6275 do u recommend trying DFU mode to restore the home button?

[@profixerr6275]

@@doitwithnick501 I don’t believe that would work. You most likely have a tear or a bad screen.

[@djpainkiller3326]

I replaced my screen on my iPhone 7 Plus and now my home button doesn’t work at all I did not damage anything what could be causing this i’m so confused why it doesn’t work

[@joshandrei3666]

Any updates?

[@49684]

💎💎

[@klivav]

👍

[@venkozz-8026]

My iphone 7 home button is not working at all no go back no double tap. But the thing is it still recognizes my finger print and unlocks the phone. And i actually did a little bit of research and found that the problem was the chip called - U10 - on the home button. Which means i have to replace it with a new U10 chip. But what i wanna know is if i take a chip from another home button and replace it to mine will it work ? or if i replace the old screen will it work ? Any ideas about this ? Update: Placing the original display doesn't work still the same. Funny i tried blowing the home button and now finger failed. XD i think im gonna get my self a new iphone 7. Maybe after couple of month cuz the money lol end my life

[@Invin_cibles]

Hey, do you know what happened or if it got fixed? cheers

[@haikalzuhri_]

Same with me, my FP still working, home button not

[@kumara1898]

Help mee😭 my iPhone home botton just fell down so I sticked it with feviquick it not working,😭 help meeeee

[@arc1912]

Today I teach you how to never have that problem, use heat not alcohol, a liquid can run under the display & stain the light scatter films which is why you apply a little heat and lift gently with a flat tool. Voila

[@cynthiaott2201]

What kind of heat?

[@avengercannon]

Just use a heat mat or hair dryer for a bit, just a little then use a nice even plastic spudger to very slowly press under the connector then use a bit more heat of there is resistance Never used liquid to remove a part off of a screen before and repaired a hundred phones

[@sneakybuddy8084]

I was just changing battery on iPhone 7 and now it doesnt work at all... What to do?

[@vlogs8010]

mee too how you resolve it plz tell me

[@sneakybuddy8084]

@@vlogs8010 i have no idea

[@lightworker7776]

So you're not even gonna mention anything about Touch ID not working with aftermarket screens at all; or logic boards (unless the button is paired with the new logic board with the help of a special device)?

[@tomoliveri8168]

Not what this video is about.

[@profixerr6275]

The home button and touch id function work 100% with aftermarket screens. This video is solely for the 'water log' issue created by iso during the home button removal causing the 'click' to temporarily stop working.

[@VH-vlogs]

I dont see why would that be relevant as the screen does not affect the touchID, the botton and the screen are totally separate and one does not make the other one stop working, only the dumb people belive that.

[@shehatesricky_codm9869]

My phone has this problem for 2 days now

[@michaelscofield2511]

Mine cant even be clicked after battery repacment … i feel so mad now…

[@RemonePearson]

Any ideas on the last comment? Thanks.

[@jessexcruz]

I just blow it out with my mouth 😂😂😂

[@profixerr6275]

We are now adopting this as the official method. Thank you!

[@unknownheathen1457]

@@profixerr6275 spit.gif

[@yanaco3961]

How bout no isopropyl alcohol in your country😭

[@igobythisname]

I took a iPhone 6S Plus to a repair shop for a speaker replacement; now the home button only works like 1 out of 20 times i click it; no issues with reachability; also, since the 4 days it’s been repaired, I’ve returned home, 400+ miles away from the repair shop, fml~~~

[@auspicioustoot]

I’ve never had an issue just removing it with heat.

[@profixerr6275]

Some shops dont. But to create a method that is most successful for the most techs, we recommend iso and heat for removal.

[@auspicioustoot]

ProFixerr seems just like just another potential problem.

[@profixerr6275]

Iso doesn’t hurt the button. It softens the adhesive and makes it lose adhesion. It doesn’t cause damage as mentioned in the video

[@VINJE76]

I have used iso, followed by heat for years now and it works great

[@cynthiaott2201]

@@VINJE76 what kind of heat

[@sugarsimmons2285]

3:50

[@paige_judah5538]

That's why I HATE apple, I'm here because I just repaired my daughter's phone and now her home button is stuck, like it won't click down nor read.finger.

[@reptilian1139]

Ok. What is his problem? It is very dangerous to work on an iPhone with it ON.

[@sleepwalker29]

He can't repair iPhones.

[@sznch]

Thank you Volodimir Zelensky

[@LoviNoch]

Bro you talk sooo much... you could have done this entire video in 20 seconds.

[@profixerr6275]

Thanks for the comment and view!

[@sugarsimmons2285]

3:50