Home button not working

[CWallis]

Hi all,

As of last night my home button has stopped working? The whole panel doesn't seem to respond, it doesn't seem to register me touching it, how ever the back button does work if I find the fit spot. Is this a hardware or software issue? Could I fix such a thing?

[Uliwooly]

1. open all the covers and look for a white rectangle if its pink or red that means that water has entered the phone 

2. you can also repair your phone with SUS or PCC, assuming that its software related 

[Uliwooly]

Update Service (SUS)

PC Companion (PCC)

Bridge (for Mac)

Alternatives on How to backup Xperias

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/36355

[Uliwooly]

You can test your phone with

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.androidapp.functiontester

[dawsond71]

Don't know if this helps, but I had the same problem. I connected my phone to my computer, backed up all info, you may have to restart the phone or tablet. And then the home and every button is now working, don't know how, just is.

[raj_chitlur]

I was facing the same problem, restarting solved it but temporarily, after sometime the home button stopped working and I had the again restart Make it work.

[raj_chitlur]

Any other solutions please let know. Thanks

[musterionofrock]

Hello,

I faced the same problem. Straight logic tells the story:

1- Shut down the phone

2- I opened the back cover carefully with a thin spatula. 

3- Carefully removed the battery from its compartment

4- I pushed gently 3-4 times to where button comes across

Then I solved the problem. My problem was hardware caused. It might be a simple loose connection. 

Topic is aged, I'm aware. My intention is to help those who face this problem. 

[Juvani]

what happens after you open the covers and find it pink? the front or the back cover?