if sent back to maxis,gotta wait for some time b4 get it back,haih
might as well wait till 1 month b4 d warranty expired then ony claim warranty

Lol smart. Same as what I did. Warranty ending next month. Tough time bearing with the home button for months.

i think they are ok. I even bought a few things from the store. Some of them are quite knowledgeable.

Hi guys....

i dont know what is the definition of sunken home button cause my naked eye cant c it clearly...is there any picture or something like that?

Well as my case, sometimes the home button i need to press several times in order for it to get response. Some time i even need to press the power button first then the home button response. My question is this hardware problem or software problem?

my iphone from maxis set, it was 3GS. I lazy want to format my iphone because there are lots of stuffz inside. i know i can backup but eventually i need to JB it again n reinstall everything.

if there is anyone took their iphone claim warranty 1 to 1 due to this cause. would be glad if u can tell me how the procedure, mine still under maxis warranty

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHBKtZnl_uQ&feature=related

The effect of sunken button looks like above if not mistaken. Someone confirm this.

This post has been edited by yezhacolic: Jul 6 2010, 10:00 AM

hmm similar case....

can warranty for 1 to 1 exchange?

Since you still under warranty, give a try. Bring back to Maxis centre and address the problem to them.
If problem can be fixed, then not eligible to 1 to 1 exchange lolz.

The prerogative is the carrier's. But generally, they will replace 1 for 1. In any event you are assured that your problem will be addressed and solved either way. So, just send it in for a warranty claim.

On the positive side, at least your predicament arose whilst it is within the warranty period. Some, I know, was past it and therefore had to fork out their own money to have it repaired.

I exchanged mine for warranty. Took about 10 days. You can't really tell just by looking. It just feels that the home button is unresponsive.

The video is quite blur. As long as you need to press multiple times / very hard to press = problem.

hi bro...

sometimes i get response with a click sometimes few times only response

so how to convince them my iphone is faulty? or this is a common problem?

I suggest you walk in to your telco centre and speak to their PIC of warranty. Try to sound frustrated and convince them that it has been causing you a lot of trouble and demand for an exchange.

Can anyone help me ?
I dropped my iphone, once i pick it up, i realise the homebutton isn't working and function like it used to be.
Now when i wanna close an app, i hav to turn off the phone and on it again
any ideas ?

probably worse case your home button chip inside already broken. Or your home button is not responsive.

Replacement home button alone is RM150 now.

HOme button is not responsive ..
=(

where to go for repair ?
trustable one ?

if your iphone still under warranty, you can send to replace it. If not, there is couple guys in this forum can help on repairing it. Can search for the service in this forum.

I got tired of my iPhone 3G squishy home button, and had the mechanism replaced to the 3G [S] mechanism... much better

Hi all,

My 3GS home button is losing it's responsiveness too. It's not physically sunken but usually have to press few times to get it to work. Still under warranty about 10 months old. Looking at the replies in this thread, I think it's a common problem for 3GS.

I'm not too sure about sending back to Apple because AFAIK they usually replace with a refurbished set, therefore I will lose my SHSH blobs of 3.1.3 and 4.0 (Yes, I jailbroken).

@netboy,
Go get a new unit; it's gonna be difficult to dispose/sell the unit if the Home button is sunken or not working, right?

Live without having to JB ur phone

oh well just like mine I gave crxr fixed my sunken homebutton just last week Friday...If u still want ur jailbreak and old bootrom then just fixed the homebutton. If u want a refurbished with new bootrom then just claim warranty hehe...

at this point of time, they will.