However, there are some troubleshooting steps you might give a shot to get the button working again.

Remove any external protective gear.

This includes screen protectors, cases, or anything that might interfere with the Home button in any way.

Once you’ve removed the protection, then try your Home button again.

verify there’s nothing physically interfering with your Home button.

Clean the gadget with a clean, soft cloth to remove anything that might cause interference.

Gently pat the back of your iPad for a few seconds.

Tap the back of your iPad in the general vicinity of the Home button.

Don’t tap too hard or too light, as neither will do you much good.

Just a firm, solid tap, much like you might use when you’re clapping your hands.

Reset All controls on your iPad.

To reset your options go toSettings>General>Reset>Reset All options.

Once you’ve reset all the prefs, take a stab at your Home button again.

Once you know whether it’s working or not, you might try restoring your data.

Does it press freely?

Can you see it sink into the recess and pop back out?

you’ve got the option to also use Siri to take screenshots without pressing any buttons.

First, go toSettings>Siri & Searchand turn on the option next toListen for “Hey Siri.

Not every model of the iPad has a Home button.

First,find your iPad’s model numberto confirm which one you have.