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iPhone Stuck in Recovery Mode? Fixes Here!

Posted by Brian Davis on Mar 19, 2019 10:52 AM • Category: Fix iPhone Issues
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"I find my iPhone 6 stuck in recovery mode spontaneously and I've plugged my iPhone to my Mac but it was not detected normally as before. What should I do to fix the problem and get my iPhone out of the recovery mode loop? Any suggestions?"

As it is known to us all, the recovery mode of iPhone can be used to fix quite a few problems, for example, when you forget the password or fail to update or restore your device. However, sometimes during the process of resolving those issues, lots of users reflected that their iPhone stuck in recovery mode unexpectedly. Generally speaking, there exists a software problem with your iPhone if it gets stuck in recovery mode. The screen will display a cable, a white arrow and the iTunes icon when in such condition. You are not able to turn it on, not to mention using it. Fortunately, there are several solutions which can get your iPhone out of recovery mode easily, simply read on to learn more details.

1. Get iPhone out of Recovery Mode in One Click

The first method you should try to make your device works properly when stuck in iPhone recovery mode is to take advantage of a useful repair program, TunesKit iOS System Recovery. This premium quality software can help you fix various common and serious iOS problems easily, even if you are non-technical person. To be specific, TunesKit can fix your iOS to normal from issues such as restore failure, iPhone stuck in black screen or other scenarios. With almost all iOS devices as well as the latest iOS 12 supported, it runs smoothly on both Windows and Mac operating system.

You don't have to worry about the security of the data on your iPhone as the software only repairs the iOS system issues without changing or leaking any of your personal info on the device. Just follow the steps below to use it.

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Step 1Connect iPhone to the computer

Launch the software after downing and installing it properly. Connect your iPhone to the computer with a USB cable and choose the repair mode as Standard Mode and then click the Start button.

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Step 2Download firmware package

At this step the program will start downloading the firmware package. You need to confirm the device info before starting. Correct the wrong data when needed. Then tap on the Download button at the lower right corner of the software to let it start the downloading.

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Step 3Fix iPhone stuck in recovery mode

As soon as it completes, hit the Repair button and the program will start to fix your iPhone automatically. Keep your device connected before the entire fixing process is done.

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2. Fix iPhone stuck in Recovery Mode with TinyUmbrella

To Fix your iPhone stuck in recovery mode, you may also try TinyUmbrella, a comprehensive tool that is able to satisfy your basic requirements with regard to iOS related issues. It is available for all common devices and you can download the latest version to support you're the iOS system running on your iPhone. It is not that extensive comparing to other software, however, you can use this tool solve the problem of iPhone stuck in recovery mode without too much effort. Read the following instructions to learn how to use it.

Step 1. Download TinyUmbrella for Mac or Win from its official website.

Step 2. Connect your device to the computer with a USB cable and open the software.

Step 3. Wait until the program detects your iPhone automatically, once the device is recognized, press the Exit Recovery button from the interface and your device will start boot up as normal.

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3. Using iTunes to Fix iPhone Stuck in Recovery Mode

Restoring your iPhone with iTunes is also a solution for you to choose in resolving the issue of iPhone recovery mode screen. You may need to update your iTunes to the latest version by clicking the Check for Updates button under the Help option in iTunes tab. Remember to download and install the latest version of iTunes if you have not installed it on your computer yet. Now let's focus on how to restore your iPhone that is stuck in recovery mode with iTunes.

Step 1. Open iTunes and connect your iPhone to your computer.

Step 2. A window saying "iTunes has detected a device in Recovery Mode" may show up. Just click on the OK button once you've seen it.

Step 3. Click on the Device icon and then tap the Summary tab. After that, you need to press the Restore iPhone and click the Restore button to reset your iPhone to factory settings.

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The Bottom Line

These are all the solutions on how to overcome the issue of iPhone stuck in recovery mode. If you are looking for the most efficient way to resolve other iOS errors on your iPhone, no matter what types of model it should be, TunesKit iOS System Recovery will always be your first choice. Please feel free to leave comments below if you have any questions about this software.

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