How to Enter Recovery Mode on an iPhone – Guide
People may need to enter recovery mode on their iPhones if all other troubleshooting methods fail and the device is not responding. Common causes of this issue include software glitches, hardware damage, or a failed update. Recovery mode can help restore the phone to its original settings and get it working again.
For years, your iPhone has been stuck on the Apple logo and won’t boot up.
Users of Apple devices may experience a frustrating issue when attempting to update their iOS software: the phone gets stuck in a constant reboot loop.
The phone is unresponsive, refusing to power on or off.
Connecting your iPhone to a computer via recovery mode can help diagnose and fix any issues you may be having.
How to put your iPhone 8 or later into recovery mode
The iPhone 8 and all models from the iPhone X to the 11 Pro lack a Home button, so users must access recovery mode through a combination of button presses.
Shut down iTunes on your Mac.
Plug in the Lightning USB cable to your computer.
Plug the Lightning cable into your iPhone to establish a connection.
Press the Volume Up button, then turn down the volume, and hold the side button to access recovery mode.
If the recovery mode fails, users can attempt to put their iPhone or iPad into DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode. This is a more complex process, but it often succeeds in restoring the device when other methods fail.
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