iPhone Model | Steps to Enter Recovery Mode |
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iPhone 8 or later | 1. Quickly press and release Volume Up button2. Quickly press and release Volume Down button3. Press and hold Side button until recovery mode screen appears12 |
iPhone 7 and 7 Plus | Press and hold Volume Down and Side buttons simultaneously until recovery mode screen appears12 |
iPhone 6s or earlier | Press and hold Home and Side (or Top) buttons simultaneously until recovery mode screen appears12 |
Action | Description |
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Update | Attempts to reinstall iOS without erasing data |
Restore | Erases all data and installs the latest iOS version |
Action | Description |
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Exit Recovery Mode | Press and hold the Side button (iPhone 8 or later) or Home button (iPhone 7 and earlier) until the recovery mode screen disappears |
Verify Functionality | Check if the device boots normally and if the original issue is resolved |