What can I do if my iPhone 5s broken home button makes me unable to pass the hello screen from a reset?
What can I do if my iPhone 5s broken home button makes me unable to pass the hello screen from a reset?
I recently performed a reset on my iPhone 5s, and now I am stuck on the hello screen. To make matters worse, the home button on my device is broken and unresponsive. This issue has left me feeling helpless as I can’t seem to bypass this screen and complete the setup process. I’ve tried everything I can think of, but without a functioning home button, it seems impossible to move forward. This problem is incredibly frustrating because my phone is practically unusable; I can’t access any apps, contacts, or essential data on it. Has anyone else experienced this issue? How did you manage to deal with an iPhone 5s that’s stuck on the hello screen after a reset with a broken home button?
6 Answers
Activating VoiceOver can surprisingly help. Turn on VoiceOver by triple-clicking the side button (only if previously enabled in settings). If it doesn’t activate automatically, connect your phone to iTunes. Navigate to Settings > General > Accessibility on iTunes and enable VoiceOver. You can then use swipe gestures to bypass the setup steps, even without the home button. It takes a bit of patience, but it worked well for me when I had the same problem.
You can try using an external keyboard like the Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter along with a USB keyboard. Here’s what I did: 1. Connect the Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter to your iPhone. 2. Plug the USB keyboard into the adapter. 3. Use the keyboard to navigate through the setup screens. The arrow keys and Enter key should allow you to bypass the stuck hello screen. This method worked for me, and it’s a great temporary fix until you can get the home button repaired.
I encountered the same issue and found that AssistiveTouch can help. Connect your iPhone to iTunes on your computer. Use iTunes to try updating or restoring the device again. While connected, enable AssistiveTouch from the accessibility settings within iTunes. A floating home button will appear on your iPhone screen, which can be navigated through the setup steps—even with a broken home button. It’s not the simplest method, but it effectively helped me get past the hello screen.
If you have another device, you can make use of iCloud to bypass the hello screen. Follow these instructions: 1. Log in to your iCloud account on another device. 2. Use the Find My iPhone feature to locate your iPhone. 3. Perform a remote erase from iCloud. 4. Once the erase is complete, follow the setup assistant on your iPhone, and you should now pass the hello screen. This allows you to get past the screen without using the home button at all.
I found a third-party software called Tenorshare ReiBoot highly effective for this problem. Here’s my step-by-step experience: 1. Download and install Tenorshare ReiBoot on your computer. 2. Connect your iPhone 5s to the computer using a USB cable. 3. Open the software and follow the on-screen instructions to start the repair process. 4. The software guided my iPhone out of the hello screen loop and allowed me to complete the setup. It’s a real lifesaver, removing a lot of hassle I would have otherwise dealt with.
An unconventional fix I’ve heard about involves dealing with the mechanical aspect of the broken home button. Here is what you can do: 1. Clean the area around the home button with a microfiber cloth. 2. Apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol around the button to dissolve any potential grime. 3. Press the home button several times to distribute the alcohol and possibly improve contact. 4. Use the temporary fix to get past the hello screen. This might be hit or miss but could work as a quick fix before seeking a professional repair.