Why Use a Universal Home Button Flex Cable
When you replace the home button for iPhone 7/8/7 Plus/8 Plus/SE2, the home button will not be functional. It's due to encryption on the buttons.
There are a few ways to make this working.
The best solution is to use a universal home button flex. It bypasses the encrypt and restore the pressing function for a home button (But not touch ID). So customer can still use an original Apple home button which is higher quality.
Step 1
Cut the home button flex off the screen.
See image on the left after the removable.Step 2.1
Installing the SL home button flex to the screen as shown.
Step 2.2
Connect home button and finish the installation
Now the iPhone will have home button clicking function now.