Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Unstable home button 6S?
- Thread starter mcmanus7
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
I've heard that some audibly click more then others but I'm talking about clicking without enough pressure to press the home button.
I realize that. Which is why I said to get Apple to look at it. No one can tell you whether this is normal or not without physically seeing your device. Apple employees are trained to trouble shoot issues and if this actually is one they can either fix it or replace your iPhone.
I had this issue with the iPhone 6 Plus right before getting my 6S+, took it into the Apple Store and they replaced the screen under warranty as they don't repair the home button itself.
Yeah I've heard that we had a iPhone 5 where the home button would spin and all they said they could do is replace the screen.
Yeah my home button has an terribly annoying click without even pressing with enough pressure to activate the button. I guess I'll take it to the Apple Store and see what's up. Hopefully they can fix the problem without replacing the whole phone. I like my iPhone 6s Plus a lot and don't want to get one with a really yellow screen or something after replacement.
It's normal for Apples ancient analog button obsession.
Slow a bit clicky & wobbly it's the reason it takes longer to do things than if they used a touch sensitive button like they use right next to it on the display.
Stubborn is the word that comes to mind. They know better but they won't budge.
Let me know if they replace the screen of the 6s. I jus want my home button replaced too
I have an appointment Friday afternoon to have them look at my really clicky home button. So I'll also report back with what happens here.
Huh?
You mean how Samsung uses the same ancient button? Only ever had a problem with my button once and that was with a 3GS I think. The button is no slower/faster than a touch sensitive button that would replace it. Doesn't take longer, sorry to say. I would rather have the button than a soft button that could accidentally be activated and takes up screen real-estate. No thanks.
I wonder, does it usually take this long after a release to get screen parts and training out to the techs? Or is this unusual because of the 3D Touch?
Last year it took this long for the 6. Probably the same this year.
My phone is jailbroken, all set up and I loovveee my battery right now. Its a 6S. My previous 6S was HORRIBLE and I returned it and got the sim free one.
I don't want to play the exchange game so Im hoping a screen replacement is possible soon. I did this with my iPhone 6 a few times bc the front camera kept moving. Apple kept insisting a full phone replacement but I kept saying no just the screen lol.
See my issue isn't how hard or soft you have to press it.. It noticably clicks when you just apply even a bit of pressure.
Honestly without that + the Touch ID issue I wouldn't risk swapping right now.
Hey everyone, I'm in the same boat too. On my 6s Plus, it clicks as if you've depressed it, but it doesn't activate anything until I've pressed really hard, or in some cases, pressed two or three times. My particular phone definitely has a defect and will need to be replaced. For the record, I'm not OCD about my iPhone nor have I ever made a return of any Apple hardware in the last 9 years. This is just something that isn't working as it should. No biggie. The only hassle is the nearest Apple store is a 45-50 min drive away.
So I took my phone to the Apple Store yesterday and they replaced the whole thing. They don't have parts to do screen replacements yet.