My home button on my Ipod 5th generation isn't working, whats going on?

Try and calibrate Home Button

1. Open a stock application like Calendar, Weather or Youtube

2. Hold down the power button until the "slide to power off" control appears

3. As soon as you see it, press the Home button and keep it pressed until the red slider disappears and the app is forced quit to the Home menu

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