Learn how to force restart, enter recovery mode, and use DFU mode on iPhones 8 to 16. Step-by-step guide to fix software and firmware issues.

The iPhone 15 Pro’s Action button will not be used for this tutorial. Video: iPhone 15 force restart, recovery mode, etc. Thanks to Mosyle for sponsoring!

There may come a point and time when you’ll need to restore your iPhone 16, or enter recovery mode. At the very least, you’ll probably need to force restart your device occasionally when it hangs.

Unlike recovery mode, DFU mode prevents the bootloader from being activated but still allows the iPhone to connect to Finder or iTunes. Follow these steps to enter DFU mode on an iPhone 8 or later: ...

My iPhone 6S has bricked itself during an OS upgrade. It's now stuck in DFU mode. I've tried to put it into recovery mode by holding the home button and power button simultaneously for 10 seconds ...