iPhone 7 Home Button Not Working After Getting Wet & Other Common Problems

The iPhone 7 introduced a bold redesign with its water resistance, solid-state home button, and the removal of the headphone jack. But even with its rugged improvements, problems can still arise—especially after exposure to water or physical damage. In this guide, we cover some of the most common iPhone 7 issues including a non-responsive home button, boot loops, download problems, and more—plus how to fix them.

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iPhone 7 Home Button Not Working After Getting Wet

If your home button stopped working after water exposure and your phone won’t boot past the Apple logo, moisture may have damaged internal components.

Try This First:

1. Turn off your iPhone and place it in a bag of uncooked rice (or silica gel packets) for at least 48 hours to absorb internal moisture.
2. After drying, clean the charging port with a can of compressed air to ensure there’s no debris.
3. Charge the phone for 20–30 minutes, then try powering it on again.

⚠️ If the issue continues, the water damage may have reached vital parts. Take it to an Apple Store or authorized repair center for a hardware inspection.

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iPhone 7 Boot Loop After Physical Impact

If your phone keeps restarting and showing the Apple logo after being dropped, you’re likely dealing with internal hardware damage.

Try Recovery Mode:

1. Connect your iPhone to a computer with iTunes or Finder (macOS Catalina or later).
2. Force restart the phone:
   • Press and hold Power + Volume Down until you see the recovery mode screen.
3. Choose Update (to reinstall iOS without deleting data).

If that fails and you get iTunes error 4013, it’s a sign of hardware malfunction—typically related to the logic board or internal connection issues.

🛠 Your next step is to bring the device to a professional repair center. DIY software fixes won’t help if hardware is damaged.

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iPhone 7 Apps Stop Downloading

Apps getting stuck while downloading or failing to install often point to a bad internet connection.

Fix:

• Switch to a different Wi-Fi network or ensure your current signal is strong.
• If using cellular data, confirm you’re getting LTE coverage.
• Restart your iPhone and try downloading again.

Also, go to Settings > iTunes & App Store and ensure that automatic downloads are enabled.

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iPhone 7 Screen Is Black After Drop

If your screen is completely black, but the phone rings when called, it’s likely a display or connector issue from the drop.

Signs of Screen Damage:

• Phone vibrates or makes sound but shows nothing.
• Home button feels hot — could indicate a power short or display failure.

🔧 Head to a service center. If the screen is the only damaged component, a screen replacement should fix it.

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iPhone 7 Microphone Not Working

If callers can’t hear you until you retry the call a few times, your microphone may be glitching or partially failing.

Try These Steps:

1. Force restart your iPhone (Power + Volume Down until Apple logo).
2. Test the mic in apps like Voice Memos. If the mic works fine there, the issue may be app-specific.
3. Back up your iPhone, then restore as new (Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Content and Settings).

🎤 Still not working? Visit an authorized service provider to check for loose mic connections or hardware failure.