Hello, everyone. Today, in this video I am going to show you a complete guide on fixing
iPhone stuck in Recovery Mode. If your phone has a screen like this - a cable pointing
to iTunes or a computer, this video is just for you.
Here I have four solutions without data loss: Force Restart, One Click to Get out of Recovery
Mode, Update iOS, iOS Repair Tool. I'll also show you two solutions for you to select: Reset
and Restores Your Device via iTunes, Restore Your Device via DFU Mode. You can check the
timestamps in the description and jump to the part that suits you.
Alright. Let’s start with the first solution - Force Restart, a really quick fix for many
iOS issues, especially some form of a software glitch like iOS update gone wrong, etc.
It is a bit different to perform with various models. In this video, I would only show you
how to force restart iPhone 8 or later models.
But if yours are other phone models, please see the video link below in the description,
which shows how to force restart all legacy iphone models, including iPhone 7/7 Plus; iPhone
6S/6S Plus, SE(1st generation) or older models;
let’s start the fix. First press
[volume-up button] and then [volume-down button] and then press and hold the [side button].
Don’t release it, continue holding it, and then your device will restart. Eventually,
you will see Apple Logo just like that.
Alright, what I just went over was how to force restart. However, this method sometimes
doesn’t work. It's okay though. Keep calm and keep watching. The second one is One Click to Get out of
Recovery Mode. We need to download iOS Repair Tool first. There is a free version – one
click to exit recovery mode, which is exactly what we want. No data-loss. Super easy to
operate. I put a download link in the description in case you need it.
Okay, let’s move onto the tutorial First, you need to download the software on
the website. There are versions for both Windows and Mac. So no need to worry about your
operating system. And I have already downloaded it. So just download install and open the software.
And then you will see a clean screen, showing three functions. The bottom function is just
what we need, one click to get out of Recovery Mode. The Standard Mode Function helps to
fix all the iOS problems without data loss. And the Advanced Mode is even more versatile
which can usually fully fix all iPhone issues.
Okay, now, click the [Enter/Exit Recovery Mode] button. And then it tells you to connect
your device to computer. So connect it and tap next.
The software has detected that your phone is already in Recovery Mode. So you cannot
enter and have to exit it. Now tap on this [Exit] button. I will not skip so you can
see how fast it works. Done! As you can see the white apple screen, the phone is already
rebooting! And the screen shows [Exited Recovery Mode successfully].
If the second solution fails, there could be some errors in your applications or files.
Or your iOS is corrupt.
Then you can try updating iOS via iTunes. First, open iTunes and update it to the latest
version. If you download it from Apple website, you can go to the [Help] here, and then choose
[Check for Updates] and then follow the onscreen instructions to install the latest version.
If you cannot see [Check for Update] option, then go to Microsoft Store for update.
Alright, now you have the latest iTunes, connect your device to the computer. Then there is
a popup window, which might show differently. It depends on your phone models. If you cannot
see the [Update] option here, please check the timestamps in the description and try
other methods. Now click [Update] and [Update] again to confirm.
Then iTunes will update your device. Now all you need to do is waiting. Eventually, you’ll
get a message saying that leave your iPhone connected. So keep connected. Then your device
will reboot.
Hopefully, your phone should go back to normal. If not, I highly recommend the fourth solution
------ iOS Repair Tool. It could fix all iPhone issues. Although it is a paid version, it
is worthy of a try as it could keep all your data. And it is a really easy and quick fix.
And you can ask for a refund if it does not work. BTW, if you are searching for a free
solution and it is okay to lose all your data, check the timestamps in the description and
feel free to jump to the next solution.
Okay, now let’s get started. First, download and install the software. I’ve put the download
link in the description. Then open the software after it is done downloading. It is pretty
much the same as the second method. Now simply press [Standard Mode] button here. And then
connect your device to the computer. Once the software detected your phone, it would
offer you the firmware that applies to your mobile device. Okay, now, all you need to
do is just snapping your finger like this. Nah, just kidding. Now hit [Download] button.
After it is done downloading, press the [Start] button. Eventually, you would see a screen
like this on your computer: The program has successfully fixed your device. Then your
phone would reboot and should be fine again. Really fast and no data loss. As you
can see, all data is here.
Now, let’s go to the fourth method - reset and restores your device via iTunes. This
method could be tricky and might drive you crazy. So drag a cup of coffee, calm down
and let’s begin.
First open iTunes and update it to the latest version. I have already shown how to perform
it, so I’ll skip this part. If you don’t know how, please see the timestamps in the
description.
Alright, now you get the latest iTunes, connect your device to the computer
it might show differently. It depends on your phone models.
For example, some might not have the [Update] option
Also, some might fail to update.
Thus, this time let’s click [Restore] and [Restore and Update] to confirm.
then iTunes will restore your device. Now just be patient and wait. Eventually, you’ll
get a message saying that leave your iPhone connected. So keep connected it. Then your
device will reboot and you can set up it as new.
Still not working? Okay, relax. Here is the final solution for you – DFU mode. It is
the deepest restore mode and is likely to be the final fix for iOS problems. First what
you need to do is connect your device to your computer. And check if your iTunes is the
most recent version. I have already shown this part. If you don’t know, please see
the timestamps in the description.
Okay, now you need to put your phone into DFU Mode. The methods varied between
models. Please see the timestamps in the description and jump
to the part that suits you.
For iPhone 8 or later models. Now, quickly press [Volume up] button and [Volume down] button.
Then press and hold [Side] button. As soon as the screen goes black,
press and hold [Volume down] together with the Side button for 5 seconds.
After 5 seconds, release the side button but keep holding the [Volume down]
button for at least 5 seconds. If your screen turns black, it means that you have entered
the DFU Mode successfully. And on your computer screen, a window pops up in iTunes just like
this. However, if you see a screen like a cable pointing to iTunes/a computer, it means
your device is in Recovery Mode again and you need to try again from the beginning.
For iPhone 7 or 7 Plus
Now press these buttons for 8 - 10 seconds.
Then release the [Side] button
but continue holding the [Volume down] button for at least 5 seconds. If your screen turns
black, it means that you have entered the DFU Mode successfully. And on your computer
screen, a window pops up in iTunes just like this. However, if you see a screen like a
cable pointing to iTunes/a computer, it means your device is in Recovery Mode again and
you need to try again from the beginning.
For iPhone 6 or older models
Now press and hold these two buttons at the
same time for 8 – 10 seconds.
Then release the [Side] button but continue holding the
[Home] button for at least 5 seconds. If your screen turns black, it means that you have
entered the DFU Mode successfully. And on your computer screen, a window pops up in
iTunes just like this.
However, if you see a screen like a cable pointing to iTunes/a computer, it means your
device is in Recovery Mode again and you need to try again from the beginning.
Okay, now that your phone is in DFU Mode, tap [Restore iPhone]. And [Restore and Update]
again to confirm. Now all you need to do is wait. It might take a long time. Be patient.
Once it is completed, you’ll get a message to leave your device connected. So keep connected.
Then your phone will reboot and go back to normal again. If it failed again, unfortunately,
you can try Advanced Mode of iOS Repair Tool. This fix differs from Reset and Restore via
iTunes/DFU Mode technically. That said, your phone is most likely to be fixed even though
iTunes fail to repair your device. However, keep in mind that you would lose your data.
And the process is quite easy as Standard Mode. So I won’t show you how to perform
here. To know more about it, please see the guide link in the description.
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