Help/Support iPhone 4 power button issue. HELP!

Megaforce · May 31, 2015

Hi guys.

Since two days, my iPhone started pressing the power button itself. So I just use the phone and then lock it up, then after 20-30seconds it acts like i pressed the power button and opens itself and then it auto locks itself back, and then again it opens and auto locks and then again and again and again. I tried to factory settings, it still persists.

I noticed that when its charging, it doesnt do that. And also when i use it, it doesnt lock itself. The power button works perfect so im clueless. I think two days ago was raining heavy and i was talking on phone, but it was wearing the case so i doubt the water could get in. I also tried to strength the screws, yet nothing

Rook · May 31, 2015

Hi guys.

Since two days, my iPhone started pressing the power button itself. So I just use the phone and then lock it up, then after 20-30seconds it acts like i pressed the power button and opens itself and then it auto locks itself back, and then again it opens and auto locks and then again and again and again. I tried to factory settings, it still persists.

I noticed that when its charging, it doesnt do that. And also when i use it, it doesnt lock itself. The power button works perfect so im clueless. I think two days ago was raining heavy and i was talking on phone, but it was wearing the case so i doubt the water could get in. I also tried to strength the screws, yet nothing

This could be because of a few reasons. I think the main one could be hardware issues.

But, go into Safe Mode and see if you still get this issue. Maybe Activator is doing this?

You stated that it rained also? Maybe you need to dry the phone off a bit? Water causes issues.

Megaforce · May 31, 2015

How to go in safe mode?

Rook · May 31, 2015

How to go in safe mode?

Here: http://iosgods.com/topic/6474-tutorial-how-to-enterboot-your-idevice-into-safe-mode/

Megaforce · May 31, 2015

Okay I've booted it up in Safe Mode, yet the problem persists. So at this point I believe it's a hardware problem rather than a software, but then I ask myself .. Why it doesn't press itself while charging?

Rook · May 31, 2015

Okay I've booted it up in Safe Mode, yet the problem persists. So at this point I believe it's a hardware problem rather than a software, but then I ask myself .. Why it doesn't press itself while charging?

Try drying it with something. If you have warranty, take it to the Apple Store.

w3th3kingz · June 10, 2015

Hi guys.

Since two days, my iPhone started pressing the power button itself. So I just use the phone and then lock it up, then after 20-30seconds it acts like i pressed the power button and opens itself and then it auto locks itself back, and then again it opens and auto locks and then again and again and again. I tried to factory settings, it still persists.

I noticed that when its charging, it doesnt do that. And also when i use it, it doesnt lock itself. The power button works perfect so im clueless. I think two days ago was raining heavy and i was talking on phone, but it was wearing the case so i doubt the water could get in. I also tried to strength the screws, yet nothing

It's actually a very common issue in those models apple screwed up big time with them there are some quick fixes for the power button if it ever gets to the point where you can't press it but as for now yes it could be water damage or hardware related my best guess is it's the common issue with the band under the power button wearing down to the point where you just won't be able to use the button anymore Google iPhone 4 power button issues you will see what I'm talkin about best of luck OP