Let’s fix, Home button Not Working on iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus and users get surprised on the home button unresponsive and Not clicking suddenly on Black Screen. See the possible reasons and Fix all the issues related to iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus Home button. First I need to Clarify that iPhone 8 & 8 Plus has capacitive touch but not a physical button that we used on Past iPhone models – iPhone 6/6 Plus, iPhone 6S/6S Plus. But it’s the Sensor button. That Vibrate internally that feels like a physical button. So it will minimize hardware issues and keep home button all-time new [it will not affect any change in button’s pressure]
Symptoms that meets the common issues
- Home button unresponsive on iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus
- Home button not clicking on iPhone 8, 8 Plus
- iPhone 8 (Plus) home button cracked or Not Clicking
- Home button goes dad or not working suddenly after screen replacement
Fixes to consider: iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus Home Button Not Working & Unresponsive
Solution 1: For Reboot or Hard Reset iPhone
iPhone 8 Home Button Not Working is commonly faced by many users, though, their reasons are different. Sometimes the iPhone 8 Plus home button won’t respond after drop or water damage and the most annoying thing is, without any of the damage or hard stroke it stops working. For that for restarting the iPhone must work. Try out.
Press and Hold Below buttons until you see the Apple logo on Screen,
iPhone 8 Plus/8 Plus:
1: Press and Quickly Release Volume Up button,
2: Press and Quickly Release Volume Down Button,
3: Press and Hold Side Button until you see the Apple logo on Screen.
To Start the iPhone, Again press the Side button until the startup apple logo on the screen.
iPhone 6S and Earlier: Sleep/Wake + Home button
iPhone 7/7: Sleep/Wake + Volume Down button
Press and Hold Below buttons on iPhone 7/7, iPhone 8 Plus/8 Plus: Sleep/Wake + Volume Down button, until you see the apple logo on Screen.
Now turn on iPhone, Press Sleep/Wake, or Side button once.
Solution 2: Calibrate the Home Button
This one actually works. Since the iPhone 8 Home Button Not Responding, calibrating it would be your first choice. It doesn’t need any expertise or technician to do, just do what is mentioned below.
- Launch any of the stock apps such as Notes, Messages, or any other app.
- Next, press and hold the Power button until the Slide to power off appears.
- Now, hold down the Home button until the app closes and the iPhone takes you to the home screen.
Solution 3: Connect to Power Source (Use Apple’s Lightning Cable)
No Charging, Your iPhone will automatically shut down because of no charging. Fuel power on your iPhone and Turn it on after some time. Keep at least 15 minutes and try to start again. Use the Sleep/Wake button once it is charged. Or most of the cases iPhone will automatically wake up and Show the passcode screen. The home button will unresponsive until you pass the passcode screen.
Solution 4: Check or Reset Home button Intensity
We can change settings for home button intensity, Choose your preferred intensity that your finger knows easily. Try each of them, and see if the Home button is working or still not responding like before.
Go to the Settings > General > Home Button > Choose your Click (1, 2 or 3). Next test home button intensity by place your finger on a home button. Select and Save.
Read more: Change Home button intensity on iPhone.
Solution 5: Check for Update iOS
If is there any battery draining issues, auto shutdown screen on the current iOS version. Check for new iOS that helps to fix related bugs fix itself. Other than the Home button if you are dealing with any alternate problems then updating the iPhone is recommended. Connect the iPhone to the Wi-Fi and keep at least 50% on the iPhone before starting the update.
Go to the Settings > General > Software Update.
Solution 6: Reset All Settings
This will clear all the customized settings that you’ve made on the iPhone. It can fix the home button issue of the iPhone 8.
- Go to the Settings app on iPhone, iPad.
- Next, General > Reset.
- Under Reset > Tap on Reset All Settings.
Solution 7: Backup or Clean Restore iPhone 8, 8 Plus
Not help out with above troubleshooting, Go with clean install iOS on iPhone, Try to install iOS 11 in your iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus.
Touch ID to detect finger functionality work the same on iPhone 8/ 8 Plus like old iPhone models.
Solution 8: Home Button Damaged or Cracked?
Physical Damage or Installation problem might be the reason for your difficulty. Your home button looks damaged, Go with Apple Helpdesk, Book your appointment at the Apple genius bar. Or directly reach to the Apple Store and let them determine the cause and fix it.
Solution 9: Alternatively, Use AssistiveTouch
We all know how much the Home Button is important for us, for taking screenshots, exit the applications, and more. As of right now, it feels like your iPhone 8’s home button is damaged, however, the AssistiveTouch can be used in this situation. It is a sort of temporary solution, but the virtual home button is no less than the physical button.
- Navigate to the Settings App.
- Tap Touch.
- Select AssistiveTouch and enable it.
- Further, you can customize the AssistiveTouch from there.
Above all are the causes of the home button not working or damaged on iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus. Hope you get fixed, Don’t miss to share or join us on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+.
Thank you so much! Your solution for iPhone 8 plus was the only one that worked for me!