The home button on the iPhone 7 Plus and 8 Plus is actually a solid-state sensor, not a mechanical clicker. It relies on the Taptic Engine beneath the screen to simulate a click. Over 15 years in the repair industry, I have seen these fail mostly due to torn flex cables caused by DIY screen repair attempts. It is vital to understand how Apple secures these devices: the original home button is cryptographically paired to your phone's processor. If your flex ribbon is faulty but the button itself is intact, we can replace the flex and save your Touch ID functionality. However, if the home button's microchip is physically shattered, we must install an entirely new aftermarket button. This new button will fully restore your ability to click and navigate to the home screen, but due to Apple's security protocols, it will not restore your fingerprint ID. For official insight into fingerprint security, you can read more via Apple Support. We will always diagnose the fault first and strive to preserve your original button whenever possible.

Every home button replacement is backed by our comprehensive 1-year Return To Base warranty, fully protecting you against hardware defects. Our £35 repair process requires highly delicate precision:

• Safe Screen Lifting: We carefully heat the perimeter adhesive, lift the heavy Plus-sized LCD, and disconnect the battery to protect the logic board from electrical shorts.
• Component Diagnosis: We remove the metal shielding bracket behind the screen to inspect the home button's microscopic flex ribbon. If torn, we repair/replace the flex to save Touch ID.
• New Button Installation: If the button is completely dead, we install a high-quality aftermarket home button sensor, restoring haptic feedback and navigation, before sealing the device with fresh water-resistant adhesive and applying a free screen protector.

Your contacts, photos, and personal data remain entirely secure; we do not need to wipe or access your data to perform this hardware repair.

We provide professional home button and flex replacements for the following Apple iPhone "Plus" models:

• iPhone 7 Plus Home Button Repair
• iPhone 8 Plus Home Button Replacement
• Touch ID Flex Cable Repairs
• Taptic Engine Connectivity Fixes
• Home Navigation Restoration
• *Full replacements lose Fingerprint ID*

⭐ "fitted my new phone screen"
"Very reasonable prices! Great friendly knowledgeable staff. Fitted my new phone screen very quickly in front of me to avoid me having to leave it overnight. Also cleaned out the charging port on a friend's phone for free when it was having …More" — Alice Groovman

⭐ "fraction of this"
"Really pleased with the repairs done to my laptop keyboard and usb ports. Another computer repair shop, local to me, had said the repairs would cost over £400 and were not worth doing. However Atlantis repaired it for a fraction of this." — Andy Hill

⭐ "VERY HONEST"
"The best place around Canterbury early, if it's a simple thing he will fix it free, where as someone else would charge what they want and take advantaged. VERY HONEST, when something really needs fixing it's going to be 100% quality.. this guy will not take you for a ride or charge you unnecessarily.." — Kieran C

1. 1. Free Label: Receive a pre-paid Royal Mail tracked label via email after checkout.
2. 2. Safe Shipping: Drop your securely packed iPhone at any UK Post Office.
3. 3. Fast Return: Repaired in our workshop and returned via tracked delivery, usually within 3-5 working days.

Why has my iPhone 7 Plus home button stopped clicking?
The iPhone 7 and 8 do not have a physical mechanical button; they use a solid-state sensor that relies on the "Taptic Engine" to vibrate and simulate a click. If the flex cable connecting the button to the logic board is torn, or the button itself is fractured, it will completely cease to respond to pressure.

Will a replacement home button restore my Fingerprint ID?
If your original home button is completely broken and we must replace it with a new aftermarket unit, no, it will not restore Touch ID. Apple hardcodes the original button's microchip to your specific phone processor for security. A replacement button will restore your ability to click and navigate, but the fingerprint sensor will be permanently disabled.

Can you save my Touch ID if only the cable is torn?
Yes. If the solid-state sensor button itself is undamaged, and only the flex ribbon connecting it has been torn (very common after a dropped phone or DIY screen repair), our technicians can replace the flex ribbon, successfully preserving your original Touch ID functionality.

How long does an iPhone 8 Plus home button repair take?
If you visit our Canterbury shop, we can frequently perform the diagnostic and repair while you wait. For UK postal orders, we aim to have the device repaired, tested, and dispatched back to you within 3 to 5 working days of it arriving at our lab.

How much does it cost to fix an iPhone 7 Plus home button in the UK?
At Atlantis in Canterbury, we offer a highly competitive fixed price of £35.00. This includes the delicate internal disassembly, the replacement flex or button, a free screen protector, and free UK-wide tracked return postage.

Can I use my iPhone if the home button is broken?
Yes, as a temporary measure, you can go into Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch and turn it on. This places a virtual home button on your screen. However, for a permanent physical fix, our £35 hardware repair is the best solution.

Where can I get my iPhone 8 Plus button fixed in Kent?
Atlantis, located at 155 Wincheap in Canterbury, provides expert hardware restoration for the entire iPhone "Plus" range. We offer rapid walk-in diagnostic services for locals and a highly secure postal service for the rest of the UK.