If your iPad Home button isn't working restarting, resetting, or removing protective cases are good starting points. If you are looking to fix your iPad Home Button not working, our guide will help you find the right solution. What if the home button stops working on my iPad? A general rule of thumb: If your Home button stopped working after your iPad was physically damaged or got wet, your iPad probably needs to be repaired but not always. If it has gradually gotten worse over time or no major iPad life event happened before it stopped working, we may be able to fix it at home. 1. Test The Home Button Itself How do I Reset my iPad If I don't have a home button? Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button) If your iPad doesnt have the Home button, do the following: Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button. Press and hold the top button. How do I Reset my iPad? Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button. Press and hold the top button. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button. Force restart iPad (models with the Home button) Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. How do I fix the home button on my iPad? If so, that was an easy fix! If not, it's time to clean the Home button. You can clean your iPad, including the Home button, with a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe. This should remove any grime or sticky substances that are preventing the Home button from working. There are a couple reasons why the Home button on your older iPad might stop working. Here are several methods you can use to try to fix it.


