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iPad iPad 3 users

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The Pearl

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Been using 3rd generation since release, never had any problems until recently.
I would consider myself a moderate to heavy user.

Last several months home button seems not to function properly, have to mash several times. It doesn't do this continuously, just sometimes.

2nd issue: seems to have a slight lag since installing IOS 7.

Are these common issues or is this an isolated situation.

Any suggestions for correcting the problems!
 
The lag with iOS 7 seems to me to be universal. It was noticeable to me when compared to the iPhone 5s and it's why I got rid of it and bought a new iPad Mini.

The home button is a physical thing and subject wearing out. Mine never did, but I probably didn't use mine near as much as you did.
 
I'm not so sure about the home button being a physical thing. Mine seems to freeze up for sometimes 15-20 seconds before responding to the home button. It usually happens when I'm trying to use Siri.

Although the thought of seeing if the Genius Bar will pity me and replace it with something newer has crossed my mind. :)
 
Even if genius bar does take pity and make an out of warranty replacement for free, it's improbable they'd upgrade the unit.

My ipad3 had a funky home button for a while; just enough to make me wonder if it was hardware or an OS fault. Hasn't done it for a while.

Since installing iOS7 I don't really see any lag any different than on iOS6. You might want to try doing a backup to iTunes (not iCloud), then restore as new and make sure to change the ipad name before syncing/backingup. Try the clean install for a while to see if the problem persists; if it does you can then restore again but select the saved backup and you're back where you started.
 
One more comment- the button is physical hardware. "Mashing" it may cause a problem when one, in reality, doesn't exist. If you have iOS7 on it, then it may be simply the lack of optimization. Both my iPad 2 and my iPad (Third generation) occasionally do not react, and then suddenly go nuts. :eek: It seems to be iOS 7 and not the 'pads.
 
Beachguy said:
One more comment- the button is physical hardware. "Mashing" it may cause a problem when one, in reality, doesn't exist.
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Just a comment; in some parts of the US "mash" is synonymous with "press" and doesn't necessarily mean excessive force. "Just mash the button, y'all..." :)
 
I've owned my iPad 3 since launch and haven't had any home button issues *touch wood*

re: lagging and iOS 7, can't say... i'm still on iOS 6.1.2 JB, i get the odd lag, crash or glitch but nothing to right home about. Operation is generally smooth... actually thinking about it, i do think my keyboard is starting to lag, not sure if it was always slow to register inputs. Would love to know how responsive the iPad Air is to typing.
 
deeddawg said:
Just a comment; in some parts of the US "mash" is synonymous with "press" and doesn't necessarily mean excessive force. "Just mash the button, y'all..." :)
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I used the term (mash), not necessarily implying the use of excessive force or pressure. I simply click the button as any other user with common sense would normally apply when using any other device, iPhone, etc.
 
iPad 3 owner here... had it since launch... my home button is not responsive. Gets pretty annoying.

If you haven't yet, turn on multitasking gestures under settings > general

5 finger pinch is like pressing the home button. I still prefer the feel of the button... but you don't even need to use the home button if breaks.
 
EasyRider said:
iPad 3 owner here... had it since launch... my home button is not responsive. Gets pretty annoying.

If you haven't yet, turn on multitasking gestures under settings > general

5 finger pinch is like pressing the home button. I still prefer the feel of the button... but you don't even need to use the home button if breaks.
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Have also used multitasking gestures feature when home button is not responding properly but I also prefer the feel of home button.

BTW, I do have Apple Care +. Assuming the home button problem is actually a hardware failure, it there even a slight possibility that a replacement would be an upgrade to the iPad Air?

My motivation is not to try to get something for nothing as I find many on this forum do. My goal is to have a device that functions as it was designed according to factory specs.
 
The Pearl said:
Been using 3rd generation since release, never had any problems until recently.
I would consider myself a moderate to heavy user.

Last several months home button seems not to function properly, have to mash several times. It doesn't do this continuously, just sometimes.

2nd issue: seems to have a slight lag since installing IOS 7.

Are these common issues or is this an isolated situation.

Any suggestions for correcting the problems!
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If you're a moderate to heavy user then you really should consider upgrading to one of the latest and greatest iPads. It will solve all your problems and give you a great iOS 7 experience. The new iPad Air and iPad Mini Retina are both phenomenal upgrades from an iPad 3.
 
The Pearl said:
Have also used multitasking gestures feature when home button is not responding properly but I also prefer the feel of home button.

BTW, I do have Apple Care +. Assuming the home button problem is actually a hardware failure, it there even a slight possibility that a replacement would be an upgrade to the iPad Air?

My motivation is not to try to get something for nothing as I find many on this forum do. My goal is to have a device that functions as it was designed according to factory specs.
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Not a chance for you to get iPad Air as replacement... Apple Store still has lots of iPad 3 for warranty service...but you can get a refurbished iPad 3 as replacement...maven if hey ran out if iPad 3, they probably will give you iPad 4 as last restore
 
dumastudetto said:
If you're a moderate to heavy user then you really should consider upgrading to one of the latest and greatest iPads. It will solve all your problems and give you a great iOS 7 experience. The new iPad Air and iPad Mini Retina are both phenomenal upgrades from an iPad 3.
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Actually have been considering the Air, may go ahead and pull the trigger.
 
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