How can I place my iPhone into DFU mode or Recovery Mode for iOS beta downgrade? How to enter Recovery Mode to restore iOS or set up my iPhone as a new device?
Troubleshooting or restoring the iPhone can require putting iOS into Recovery Mode. Once the iPhone has successfully entered Recovery Mode, macOS or iTunes will recognize the device.
Follow the steps below to enter Recovery Mode:
- Launch iTunes on your computer.
- Connect the USB cable from your computer to the iPhone.
- Follow the button sequence below to enter Recovery Mode:
- Press and quickly release the Volume Up button. Press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Press and hold the Side button and wait for the recovery-mode screen.
- Press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Volume Down buttons together. Keep holding the buttons when you see the Apple logo. Continue to hold both buttons until the recovery mode screen appears.
- Press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons together. Keep holding the buttons when you see the Apple logo. Continue to hold both buttons until the recovery mode screen appears.
- Finder or iTunes will detect a device in Recovery Mode.
iPhone 8 and later
iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 6s and earlier
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