[hawpunch]

lurkspur,

i've made no such changes, but i had the same effect when i had dock on my iphone. however, everyone that was on the 1.1.4 firmware also reported the same glitch with dock.

i decided to bite the bullet again and after restoring my phone and putting some of my third party apps back on, downloaded the home button software again. however, i am currently having no problems with it. i restarted after the download, and it appears to be fine (cross my fingers). it might have conflicted with another 3rd party program. i'm just happy it work as i was getting worried i was wearing out the home button.

[iPhoneMadness]

Originally Posted by Chase817

you guys, plz dont dis this app, i have a broken home button and i needed this really bad

This is a really good reason for needing this app.

Maybe this isn't on the same level, but is there way you can modify your app to make it switch between apps? I hate having to push the home button every time I go back and forth from apps.

Just wondering.

Edit: Just installed, works good except when I'm in the phone menu, don't really know why. Everywhere else works though. I'm thinking of changing the icon and maybe making it transparent like someone mentioned earlier.

[lurkspur]

hawpunch,
some claim it might be conflicting with Caterpillar, but glad to know its working on yours. I am staying away for now. I had the problem with Dock when I was on 1.1.1, never tried it on 1.1.4, thanks for the warning.

iPhoneMadness, the 'sunburst' Dock app helps you switch between apps without pressing the home button. But like what hawpunch mentioned, it causes some serious issues. So approach with caution, preferably switch on your SSH as well when installing, just in case anything goes wrong.

[replicat0r]

basically, its used for if ur homebutton is broken, so u can use the soft home button to go back to main

[hawpunch]

some other issues i've found:

1. soft home button disappears in ipod music/video application

2. soft home button doesn't work in phone application

3. exiting out of safari and mail apps using the soft home button will cause the programs to reset and forget any changes you've made.

obviously the program needs some further work, but for now its working well.

some other issues i've found:

1. soft home button disappears in ipod music/video application

2. soft home button doesn't work in phone application

3. exiting out of safari and mail apps using the soft home button will cause the programs to reset and forget any changes you've made.

obviously the program needs some further work, but for now its working well.

[Carbo]

Hi,
that soft home button is exactly what i'm looking for, i'm so happy to have found that thread...
The home button of my ipod doesn't work at all, and friend of mine have troubles with it too, and have to push it really hard to make it work.

I had script error during install, but after rebooting my ipod, i could see the soft button on the main screen.
It's working well for most apps, but i have same issues as Hawpunch described, when i'm on the music/podcast screen, the button disappear, and i have to reboot my ipod to get it back.

It's really good someone had the idea to make that soft button..
WTG !!!

[matt_wood87]

hi,
i'm also one of the guys with a broken home button, so i've been trying to install this app, however whenever i try and install it i get an error, "Package download failed!", is this file still available, or is there anywhere else or any other app that does the same thing i can get?

cheers!

Matt

[hawpunch]

matt, the program is currently in beta stages and at version .2. unfortunately version .2 created the spinning wheel of death requiring a total restore of the phone or a manual uninstall of the program through ssh. the developer has not updated the software, but i'm assuming that due to the reported catastrophic problem, he/she has pulled the software from installer. hopefully he/she will update it later on.

[matt_wood87]

ah thanks for that info, you wouldn't happen to know of any other software i could get that might help solve my problem, either remapping the home key to one of the volume keys, or another soft home key application???
thanks for the reply!

i have managed to find this thread http://hackint0sh.org/forum/showthread.php?t=33530 on a different forum, that offers work arounds, any other suggestions would be much appreciated.

do check out that link if you're in the same situation as me in the meantime!

MAtt

[hawpunch]

matt, sorry but this is the only program i know of which could help you or others similarly situated as you. my homebutton is not broken, but i'm afraid with enough use, it will be. so when this program came out it was a godsend. unfortunately it hasn't been updated in a while. cross your fingers and hope that the developer comes back to it!

[spiersy]

Is there software for Macs Leopard operating systems or Vista to have a Soft Home Button, installed on my iphone which no longer works

[Chase817]

this messes up when i restart

[tonyaross]

Does anyone know whether soft home button works for iphone 2.xx?

Thx

[iPhoneArizona]

I would love to see a soft-lock app so I don't have to keep hitting the top button. I have an old 2G and that button has begun to get stuck...

[chox99]

I too worry about home button wear, I would like to see this app develop. I hope stable version comes out soon. I home button is wiggly!!