How to Exit DFU Mode on iPhone iPad

What’s DFU Mode?

DFU, shorted for Device Firmware Update, is a mode that supports your device to interact with iTunes without loading the iPhone operating system or boot loader.

Under What Circumstances You Need to Enter DFU Mode?

Entering the DFU mode, you may want to downgrade/upgrade iOS version, jailbreak, or unlock the SIM card. Your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch’s screen will display in black (totally different from the Recovery Mode, which will show iTunes logo), and any operation to iDevice is responseless.

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

In general, if you can put your iPhone in DFU mode, it is not difficult to exit. But sometimes you may find your iDevice is stuck on DFU mode and can not easily exit. For whatever reason, the following guide will provide two ways to restore your device back to normal disk mode safely.

• Method 1: A Hard Restart to Get iPhone Out of DFU Mode
• Method 2: The Best Way to Exit DFU Mode on iPhone iPad (without Data Loss)

Method 1: A Hard Restart to Get iPhone Out of DFU Mode

Hold down the “HOME” and “POWER” button of your iPhone while still connected to iTunes until the Apple logo appears on the screen. Hit the “POWER” button to reboot your iPhone iPad. If all goes well, you should be out of DFU after the reboot.

Method 2: The Best Way to Exit DFU Mode on iPhone iPad (without Data Loss)

A hard restart can help you get rid of DFU mode as long as nothing is actually wrong with your iPhone. But it is not 100% work. Don’t worry. The safest and reliable way to get out of DFU mode on iPhone is to use iOS System Recovery which is able to fix all kinds of iOS system issues and bring your iOS device back to normal without data loss. The issues include iPhone stuck in recovery mode, white/black/connect to iTunes screen, DFU mode, restart loop, and so on. Check the below simple tutorial to learn how it works.

Step 1.Launch iOS System Recovery and Choose the Mode

First of all, install and run iOS System Recovery and you will see a window with four mode on the left side. Select the last one “More Tools” and then click “System Recovery”.

Don’t forget connect your iPhone iPad to your computer via USB cable. After the device has been recognized, click “Start” to continue.

Step 2.Download The Latest Firmware fro Your iPhone iPad

There is no need to manually search for the latest iOS version of your device. The smart tool can identify this for you. All you need is to click “Download” to get it.

Step 3.Exit iPhone Stuck in DFU Mode

Right after downloading, the program will immediately start fixing your iPhone iPad. Just be patient and wait for a few minutes, your device will become normal.

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