User level: Level 1 (4 points)I have to click the button on my iphone in order to see the home screen. I used to be able to just touch the screen. I have the iPhone 16 plus. Thank you.
Posted on Sep 24, 2026 6:27 AM
User level: Level 10 (208,430 points)Sep 24, 2026 10:27 AM in response to Ohdella
Ohdella wrote:
I have to click the button on my iphone in order to see the home screen. I used to be able to just touch the screen. I have the iPhone 16 plus. Thank you.
iPhone 16 Plus, iOS 26
Have you shutdown & restarted the iPhone ie power off/on...and compared your results?
Restart your iPhone - Apple Support
Tapping a sleeping iPhone screen wakes the device to show the Lock Screen...
The iPhone Home Screen is the main display area where your app icons and live widgets live after you unlock your device...
To view your Home Screen on an iPhone, swipe up quickly from the very bottom edge of your screen...
note: The current stable release of iOS including bug fixes, security updates is iOS 27
Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
the current iOS26 is iOS 26.7
User level: Level 10 (148,617 points)Sep 24, 2026 10:15 AM in response to Ohdella
It's not generally driven by touch.
You usually have to TAP the screen go get that to light up, with 'ordinary' settings.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256364120