iPhone 6s Touchscreen Not Working or Home Button Getting Hot? Here’s How to Fix It

If your iPhone 6s screen suddenly stops responding or the Home button feels unusually hot, you’re definitely not the only one. A lot of users have reported these exact issues—either the touchscreen becomes sluggish or totally unresponsive, or the Home button heats up for no clear reason. Here’s what you can do before heading to Apple for help.

If Your iPhone 6s Touchscreen Is Unresponsive

This issue can pop up for a few different reasons—software bugs, dirt on the screen, overloaded memory, or even faulty hardware. Let’s try the quick fixes first.

1. Force Close All Running Apps

Background apps can bog down your phone and cause lag or freezing.

How to do it:

Double-press the Home button to open the app switcher
Swipe up on each app to close it
Exit the switcher and test your screen again

2. Restart Your iPhone

Sometimes a simple reboot is all it needs.

To restart:

Hold the Power button until the slider appears
Slide to power off
Wait a few seconds, then turn it back on

3. Force Restart Your iPhone

If a normal restart doesn’t work, try this hard reboot method.

Steps:

Hold down the Home and Power buttons at the same time
Keep holding until you see the Apple logo (about 20 seconds)

4. Adjust 3D Touch Sensitivity

If your touches are being ignored or misread, 3D Touch might be too sensitive (or not sensitive enough).

To change it:

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > 3D & Haptic Touch
Adjust the sensitivity slider or turn 3D Touch off entirely

5. Clean the Screen and Remove Accessories

Sometimes a dirty screen, screen protector, or bulky case can interfere with touch input.

Do this:

Remove any screen protector or case
Wipe the screen gently with a microfiber cloth

6. Free Up Storage Space

Low storage can lead to sluggish performance and touch lag.

Check your space:

Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage
Delete unused apps, old photos, or messages if needed

7. Perform a Factory Reset (Last Resort)

If nothing else works, restoring the iPhone can wipe out whatever’s bogging it down. Be sure to back up first.

To restore:

Connect your iPhone to a computer with iTunes or Finder
Select your device, then click Restore iPhone
Follow the prompts to reset and reinstall iOS

Or use Recovery Mode:

Power off your iPhone
Connect it to a computer while holding the Home button
Release when you see the iTunes or Finder logo
Restore your iPhone when prompted

If Your iPhone 6s Home Button Feels Hot

This isn’t just a fluke—other users have reported the same thing. The screen is fine, but the Home button gets really hot, sometimes even shutting the phone down.

Try this temporary fix:

Do a hard reset by holding Home + Power until the Apple logo shows up

Unfortunately, this is often a hardware-related issue. Apple has acknowledged it and may issue a fix through a software update, but if it keeps happening:

Contact Apple Support
Schedule a Genius Bar appointment
Check if your phone is still under warranty or covered under extended service

Extra Tips

Keep your hands dry and clean when using the phone
Avoid using the iPhone while charging if it tends to overheat
Don’t ignore physical damage—screen flickering or Home button heat could be signs of internal damage from a drop or failed repair