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 |
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| iPhone 8 and later, iPhone SE(2nd generation) |
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| iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus |
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| iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 6, or earlier |
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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”.
Step 2. Connect your device to the computer and click the “Fix Now” button to get started.
Step 3. At this point, the program will guide you through the installation of the latest firmware.
Step 4. Once you’ve installed the firmware, it will begin to fix the problem with your device.
Your device will be restarted, and you will be able to verify that it has come out of the DFU mode.