I always knew home button was important to me which is why I held out in the hope it would come back. (Apple store guy laughed when I asked). The 8 plus was working perfectly fine for my needs, but the picture quality while decent, pushed me to make the switch.

Anyway, my two biggest issues:

1. I use my phone placed face up either on my desk or bathroom counter a few inches away, while writing or doing skincare, etc. Home button allowed me to extend my hand and unlock it with my finger print. Now I have to pick it up and point it towards me, which is more annoying than I thought.

2. With the home button i could unlock my phone and arrive at my homescreen in one gesture. Now i have to click the lock screen button and then swipe up. That’s two gestures. It’s irritating when it was easier earlier. Is there a workaround to this?

Anyway, this is just me venting about missing a beloved feature. Was expecting 1) but not 2)

Hope i get used to it soon. Any advice/ tips are welcome.

Cheers.