How to put iPhone/iPad into DFU mode to restore

Whenever your Apple mobile device stops working and you cannot restore your iPhone using Recovery Mode, an alternative method is to put the device in DFU mode. DFU mode, which stands for Device Firmware Update, is a mode created by Apple that essentially freezes your iOS device. DFU mode does not allow iOS to boot the device (bypassing the iBoot mechanism), but the device can still communicate with iTunes on PC/Mac and thus can be restored. You can then choose to upgrade, downgrade, or restore the iOS software.

Putting an iOS device into DFU mode requires a different combination of buttons on every device Apple releases (due to the fact Apple removed the button). Home in most recent versions). However, all methods still use the power button (the . button). On/Off located on the right or top of the device on earlier versions). The difference is that later Apple models use the volume down button instead of the . button Home to enter DFU mode.

Note: When you use DFU to restore your iPhone, your computer will erase and reload every bit of code that controls the software and hardware on your iPhone. As a result, all data on your device will be erased. Make sure you only use this method to repair a non-working device, if there is no other option.

How to enter DFU mode on iPhone/iPad

iPhone XR, XS, XS Max

1. Connect your iPhone XR, XS, or XS Max to your PC or Mac and make sure iTunes is running on the computer.

2. Power off iPhone. Keep it connected to your PC or Mac.

3. Press and quickly release the volume up button.

4. Press and quickly release the volume down button.

5. Now press and hold the . button Side until the slider Power Off appear. Release this button and drag the slider to power off iPhone.

6. Press and hold the power button above the iPhone. After 3 seconds, while still holding the power button, press and hold the volume down button for 10 seconds.

7. Just release the power button and keep holding the volume button for another 5 seconds.

8. If the screen remains black, your device is now in DFU mode. iTunes will automatically pop up with a message similar to the one above.

Note: If you see the Apple logo after step 6 or the screen “Plug into iTunes” after step 7, it means you pressed the buttons too long. Please try the above method again.

iPhone X, 8 Plus and 8

The method for putting iPhone X, 8 Plus, and 8 devices into DFU mode is a bit different. To know how, please refer to the article: How to reboot, reset, enable DFU mode on iPhone 8 and iPhone X for more details.

Note: If you see the Apple logo after step 3 or the screen “Plug into iTunes” after step 4 it means you held down the buttons for too long. Try the method again, as getting the timing right can be a bit tricky.

iPhone 7 and 7 Plus

For iPhone 7 and 7 Plus models, please refer to the article: How to put iPhone 7/7 Plus into DFU restore mode with iTunes for more details.

If, after performing the operations, the screen remains black and you receive the message “iTunes has detected an iPhone in recovery mode, you must restore this iPhone before it can be used with iTunes”your phone is now in DFU mode.

iPod Touch (all versions), iPhone 6s, 6s Plus and earlier versions

Fortunately, the method to put iPhone 6S and all earlier versions into DFU mode is the same. Similarly, the method for all iPod Touch versions is the same. Do the following to put all these devices into DFU mode:

1. Connect your iPhone or iPod Touch to your Mac or PC. Make sure iTunes is running.

2. Turn off the device.

3. Press the power button on the device for 3 seconds.

4. While holding the power button, press the . button Home and hold both buttons for 10 seconds.

If the screen remains black, your device is now in DFU mode.

iPad Pro 2018 (no Home button)

Apple has finally removed the Home button on the latest iPad Pro, replacing it with Face ID and swiping gestures, as seen in the iPhone series. Quantrimang.com posted. Therefore, putting the 2018 iPad Pro into DFU mode is a bit different than previous iPad models, which came with a Home button. The method is as follows:

1. Connect iPad Pro to your Mac or PC. Make sure iTunes is running.

2. Turn off the device.

3. Press and quickly release the volume up button.

4. Press and quickly release the volume down button.

5. Now, press and hold the . button Side until the slider Power Off appear. Release the button and drag the slider to power off iPhone.

6. Press and hold the power button on top of iPad for 3 seconds. Now, while still holding the power button, press and hold the volume down button for 10 seconds.

7. Just release the power button and keep holding the volume button for another 5 seconds.

If the screen remains black, your device is now in DFU mode.

iPad (All versions prior to iPad Pro 2018)

Use the following method for all iPads with a Home button:

1. Connect iPad to Mac or PC. Make sure iTunes is running.

2. Turn off the device.

3. Press the power button on the device for 3 seconds.

4. While holding down the power button, press the . button Home and hold both buttons for 10 seconds.

If the screen remains black, your device is now in DFU mode.

By using DFU mode, you can now upgrade/downgrade your iOS software using iTunes.

Hope you are succesful.