i haven't gone through the repair process yet, however I thought this required a new button for the bottom of the phone. The 'home' button. INo?
240287
As long as the button is in good condition then you will not have to replace it.
240288
Hey John, I just wanted to let you know: the glass I received did not have "Samsung" up on the top like the original glass did. I'm thinking they might not accept the phone if that's missing. Apparently etradesupply.com carries the real thing. I think you might want to check there for new glass if you want to trade your phone in.
240289
Depends, was your phone totally broken ( i refer to as with the plasma screen behind it) or partially just the front screen? You wont need any button either way with this kit, youll just need to remove the broken one, replace with the new one, just make sure not to put it in the wrong place as its difficult to lift again, button stays right on the same place
240290
I actually havent done it either but no I dont believe it needs a new button
342336
You could try combination button pushes. I had this happen to an earlier Pre phone the first day I owned it. A call to tech service suggested a hard reset. I think the combo was to hold down the power button and then press volume up three times. That might just get it going if it's not a dead battery issue.
2047894
yes the assembly should fix it if first time. i suggest buy 2, if not i also suggest going to a phone repair place.
1531539
If you are talking about the connector for the home button not being on the new screen that is because you have to remove the home button from the old screen and attach it to the new one. hope this helps!
641978
No, you have to push a button on the base and phone. Very easy to do. I had same problem as you.
2066185
Not sure, bought part for IPhone 5, Did the work my self, watched YouTube... Everything worked fine, having issues with home button?? Haven't made an effort to fix yet... I say on a scale 1-5 on how hard 5 hardest.... 31/2 to do it your self
1199817
That was my same issue. I was unable to get the phone into place and when it was in place that that brief second the power/lock button was not function-able.
835272
No, the home button is not included. And the double sided tape is skimpy at best.
371798
It's pretty unlikely you'll need a new home button. Just take the old one off the broken glass and reuse on the new one. Best of luck
427787
If it doesn't work, then it is probably broke. When I received mine I had no issues. When you flip it up like a regular phone and then shut it to open it up sideways, does the letters show up correctly? Are you able to push the abc/123? button in lower left corner to change from letters to numbers?
1173812
Let the phone battery die then plug it in it should turn on normal or check to see if the button did not get stuck because it needs force to use sometimes. If all else fails return it or take it to a shop they know what causes these things.
307688
No, it's as shown in the picture. It doesn't come come with the home button. You have to reuse the original.
631677
Do you mean the home button and on/off? Maybe just a smidge. But the on-screen buttons work like a charm! :) The level of protection this Otter Box gives far outweighs any button issues, I think :)
799285
No. You have to switch over the home button and several other parts from the original phone.
129601
I gave the phone to my daughter because she loved it so much, but try pressing the return button-its one on buttons at bottom of phone that has the circular arrow symbol on it. That should return you to main screen.
2248756
This is something you need to be VERY careful with. If you rip the ribbon cable (the link between the home button and the logic board) you'll have to replace it and it's pretty difficult, the connections are really small and difficult to work with. CAREFULLY peel the connection cable off of the back of the home button. I got started by peeling the thin line between the logic board and the button but if you do that you'll have to make sure you don't rip the cable. Once you get a corner/ piece of the cable pulled up on the actual button peel from there. Then just pop the replacement button on and you'll be all set. And to keep the button in place during the replacement put a little scotch tape on it. There are lots of videos on YouTube just type in iPhone 4S home button replacement.
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I would reset the phone first to factory settings. Turn off phone hold power volume up and home butto at same time see if it takes you to the reset screen. It could be an app causing the problem and if that don't work then buy the part.