Part 1. What Do You Know about DFU Mode for iPhone/iPad/iPod
Part 2. Three Solutions to Resolve iPhone Stuck in DFU Mode
1. What Happen if iPhone Gets Stuck in DFU mode?
Usually, when you put your iOS device into DFU mode and it freeze in DFU mode, you can see iTunes window might gets stuck on a certain interface for a long time and you can not exit DFU mode with the normal way. At the same time, your iPhone's screen become black suddenly and will not respond to any gesture when you touch the screen.
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2. What is DFU Mode?
DFU mode, also known as Device Firmware Upgrade, is used usually when iPhone won't turn on, iTunes can't recognize iPhone, or downgrade software on iPhone and etc. What DFU mode really means is a forced upgrade/downgrade mode for iPhone's firmware, and DFU mode is regarded as the deepest restoration to iOS device than the standard iTunes restoration and Recovery mode restoration.
3. Why iPhone Gets Stuck in DFU Mode?
Usually, users can normally enter and exit DFU mode on iPhone to upgrade/downgrade iOS software, restore to factory settings or other operations. However, iPhone may stuck in DFU mode for different reasons, including:
· Software glitch
· Hardware problems
· Software updates
· Jailbreaking or unjailbreaking the iDevice
4. Common Cases When iPhone Gets Stuck in DFU Mode:
"I put my iPhone 7 Plus into DFU mode to restore to factory settings, however, during the process, iPhone stuck in DFU mode, telling that iTunes is contacting iPhone's software update server. How to exit DFU mode please?"
"I was trying to downgrade iPhone software to iOS 10, so I put my iPhone to DFU mode. Unexpectedly iTunes gets stuck in some interface for over 20 minutes, stating that iTunes is preparing to restore from backup... How can I get out of DFU mode?
"After updating iPhone with DFU mode, iPhone's screen became black suddenly when I was playing it. In the beginning I thought it was because my iPhone ran out of power, but when I connect it to computer, it turned out that iPhone stuck in DFU mode. But I can not quit DFU mode normally. Any suggestions to fix iPhone stuck in DFU mode?"
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If you can not quit DFU mode with the normal way, you can try one of the most simplest ways to exit DFU mode, which is to force restart your iPhone. Hard reboot iPhone is a safe way to get rid of some little problems on iOS device and it will not get your data lost from your device but it only works at times.
Please follow the instructions as below to do it:
- For iPhone X/8 Plus/8/7/7 Plus or later generations:
Please press and hold the "Volume Down + Sleep/Wake" buttons at the same time for at least 10 seconds. Once you can see the Apple logo shows up on iPhone screen, you might start to release the two buttons together. Then your device will be restarted automatically and is supposed to get out of DFU mode.
- For iPhone 6s/6s Plus/6 Plus/6/5s or older generations:
Please long press the "Home + Power" buttons simultaneously for several seconds. And don't let go until you see the Apple logo appears on iPhone screen. Then your device will be automatically rebooted and should exit DFU mode.
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Hard restarting an iPhone doesn't work for every user who has the problem that iPhone gets stuck in DFU mode, but the all-in-one recovery tool - iOS System Recovery does. This is to say, you can totally rely on the iOS System Recovery program to easily fix iPhone stuck in DFU mode issue with a few clicks.
This iOS System Recovery program is good at fixing all kinds of system problems on iOS device, including iPhone stuck in DFU mode, iPhone stuck in Recovery mode, iPhone stuck in Apple logo, iPhone stuck in boot loop, iPhone or iPad black/blue/red/white screen of death, and etc. Importantly, while solving the system problem on your device, this software will protect your personal files and settings from data lost. What's more, it is fully compatible with almost all iOS devices (iPhone/iPad/iPod), including iPhone 14/13/12/11/X/8 Plus/8/7 Plus/7/6s Plus/6s/6 Plus/6/5S/SE, iPad Pro, the new iPad, iPad Air, iPad 2, iPad mini, iPod touch and etc.
Below are the free trials of the program in Windows and Mac version, you can download and install the powerful iOS System Recovery program on your computer and restore your iPhone from DFU mode without data lost.
Now, follow the instructions as below to fix iPhone stuck in DFU mode easily:
Step 1. Launch the iOS System Recovery program on your computer after downloading and installing, and get a USB cable to connect your iPhone to computer. The program will automatically detect the connected device, then please click "More tool" > "iOS System Recovery" tab on the main interface of the program to move on.
Step 2. Later, this program will automatically detect your iPhone's possible problems and show them on the interface, such as iPhone stuck in DFU mode, iPhone stuck on boot loop, iPhone stuck on Recovery mode and etc. Just click "Start" button to keep going.
Step 3. Finally, you are required to confirm your iPhone information on the screen. If it is right, simply click "Repair" button to start fixing iPhone stuck in DFU mode issue. If it is not correct, please select the right one manually and hit "Repair" button to begin the repairing process.
Here please be noted that this program will detect the current iOS version of your iPhone, and then download and install the latest firmware on your device to fix your iPhone. And the whole process will be finished soon.
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If your iPhone still stuck in DFU mode and won't turn on, there is chance that your iPhone gets damaged in some hardware part. If so, you might need to send your iPhone to an Apple Store or Apple Authorized service provider to fix it. Before going to Apple Store, there are something you can do to prepare for fixing.
1. Backup your iPhone data in case of data lost. If you can not normally sync iPhone data to iTunes for backup, you can also restore iPhone data from DFU mode.
2. Prepare your Apple ID and password. Some repairs might need it. If you forget your Apple ID password, you can also reset Apple ID password with Apple's help.
3. Bring your sales receipt of your iPhone. It may be necessary when you send it to repair shop as a proof of purchase.
4. Bring your device and all the original accessories. Sometimes that might be useful.
5. Check if you are required to book an appointment. You can make a call to the Apple Store or Apple Service for answer.
Well, before going to Apple store to fix your iPhone's problem, you can double check if the recommended iOS System Recovery program can help you out. It is so easy and effective to fix iPhone stuck in DFU mode issue for most of people.
Now, just have a try on this powerful iOS System Recovery to fix your iPhone/iPad/iPod's system problems.
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