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How to Exit DFU Mode on iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch

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2023-04-23
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    What Does iPhone DFU Mode Mean?

    DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode is a deep recovery mode that helps to fix various iOS system issues and restore the device to factory settings. It works on any mode of iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. However, it’s a last resort solution and is distinctly different from Recovery Mode. Recovery mode activates the bootloader on iOS. DFU mode just wipes everything on your device and restarts from scratch.

    Method 1. Force Restart Your iPhone

    iPhone Models How to do
    iPhone 8 and later, iPhone SE(2nd generation)
    • Press and the release the Volume Up button.
    • Press and the release the Volume Down button.
    • Hold the side button until the Apple logo appears, release quickly.
    iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus
    • Press the Power button and Volume Down button simultaneously.
    • Keep holding until the Apple logo appears.
    iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 6, or earlier
    • Press the Power button and Home button simultaneously.
    • Keep holding both buttons until you see the Apple logo.

    Method 2. Use iTunes to Exit DFU Mode

    Step 1. Launch iTunes on your computer. If you don’t have installed it yet, please go to here download.

    Step 2. Now connect your device to the computer.

    iPhone 8 and later, iPhone SE(2nd generation):

    • Press and quickly release the Volume Up button.
    • And then quick-press the Volume Down button.
    • After that, you need to long press and hold the Side Power button until the iPhone reboots.

    iPhone 7 and iPhone 7Plus: Please and hold the Side button and Volume Down button simultaneously to reboot the iPhone.

    iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 6, or earlier Press the Home button and the Power/ Sleep button at the same time about 10s until you see the device reboots.

    Step 3. Immediately press the Power button and wait for your iOS device to restart. At this point, your device is completely out of DFU mode.

    Method 3. Get out of DFU Mode using FixGo

    iToolab FixGo, a professional iOS system repair tool, provides the ability to fix stuck iOS issues such as:

    • iPhone stuck in DFU Mode
    • iPhone stuck in Recovery Mode and won’t restore
    • iPhone sStuck on Apple logo
    • iPhone won’t turn on or frozen
    • iPhone loaging screen
    • iPhone stuck in bootloop
    • iphone stuck on install now

    Step 1. Install and launch iToolab FixGo on your computer. And select “Fix iOS System – Standard Mode”.

    fixgo guide - select standard mode to fix

    Step 2. Connect your device to the computer and click the “Fix Now” button to get started.

    fixgo guide - start to fix

    Step 3. At this point, the program will guide you through the installation of the latest firmware.

    fixgo guide - install ios firmware

    Step 4. Once you’ve installed the firmware, it will begin to fix the problem with your device.

    fixgo guide - fixing iphone dfu mode

    Your device will be restarted, and you will be able to verify that it has come out of the DFU mode.

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