My iphones home button is really hot and wont turn on.

[iMore Question]

My phone was sitting on the couch and when I picked it up the home button was burning hot and it won't turn on. Help?

 

[iCricket]

Did you recently download any new apps that could be excessively draining the battery?

 

[Just_Me_D]

My phone was sitting on the couch and when I picked it up the home button was burning hot and it won't turn on. Help?

Make a Genius Bar appointment with the nearest Apple Store to have them diagnose the problem for you.