6 Ways to Fix iPhone Stuck on Restore Screen [Free to Use]

Category: iPhone Issues

August 12, 2024 5 mins read

Recently, iPhone users are discussing about the problem that when updating to the latest iOS 17/18 beta, their iPhone stuck on restore screen.

For iPhone users, seeing their iPhone appears restore screen is quite uncommon, especially when they need to restore or update the deivce to the latest iOS version.

However, getting an iPhone X/11/12/13/14/15 restore screen stuck for long is not normal. But don't worry, this article will introduce how to bypass the restore screen on iPhone with 6 free solutions. Keep reading!

Tips

iPhone restore screen is also known as support.apple.com/iphone/restore, also called recovery mode, all three express the same meaning.

Before learning how to remove restore screen on iPhone, it's important to know why iPhone stuck in recovery mode/restore mode so that you can choose the corresponding method.

Here're 6 methods you can try to fix iPhone showing restore screen not turning off.

1 Charge iPhone with Try Original USB Cable

When there is a restore screen on your iPhone, the problem may lie in the problematic USB cable that connects your iPhone to the PC.

That's why it's always suggested to use the original USB cable while trying to restore/update/connect your iPhone to the computer, to ensure no virus.

2 Fix iPhone X/11/12/13/14/15 Stuck on Restore Screen with 1-Click for Free

The easiest method to fix iPhone stuck on restore screen is by using a reliable third-party tool - iMyFone Fixppo. With 1 click, you can get iPhone out of restore screen for FREE.

Watch how to fix iPhone stuck at restore screen (support.apple.com/iphone/restore):

A. Fix iPhone shows restore screen (support.apple.com/iphone/restore) with 1 click for free

Step 1: Download and launch iMyFone Fixppo to your Win/Mac, connect your iPhone that stuck in restore screen on the computer.

Step 2: From the interface, choose Recovery Mode, then hit the Exit button to get rid of iPhone recovery mode.

In a few seconds, you can exit restore screen/recovery mode on iPhone successfully.

B. Fix iPhone X/11/12/13/14/15 stuck on restore screen without losing data

If you can't bypass iPhone restore screen using the free solution mentioned, it's time to identify if there are iOS bugs with your iPhone that prevent your iPhone from getting out of restore screen.

Here, Fixppo can help too. Designed to fix various iOS-related problems, it can solve the iOS glitches that contribute to your iPhone X/11/12/13/14/15 stuck on restore screen. Only takes a few clicks to fix!

Fix iPhone Restore Screen Stuck Tool:

• Standard mode can fix iPhone stuck on support.apple.com/iphone/restore with no data loss.
• Easy to use for anyone to restore iPhone without iTunes.
• Compatible with all iPhone models and iOS versions including iPhone 15 & iOS 17/18 beta.
• Support getting iPhone into restore screen before trying to update/restore the device.

And here's how to fix iPhone stuck in restore mode with Fixppo's Standard Mode:

Open Fixppo and connect your iPhone to the computer.

Step 1: Choose Standard Mode to get iPhone out of restore screen, which can keep all data intact.

Step 2: Now, the software will begin to detect your iPhone and show the available firmware file. After that, click the Download button to get it. The process won't last long.

Step 3: With the firmware, click the Start Standard Repair button for Fixppo to fix your iPhone that is stuck in restore mode.

See? That's easy to remove restore screen on iPhone with Fixppo. Why not download to let it stop iPhone showing restore screen now?

3 Get Rid of iPhone Restore Screen with Force Restart

To fix your iPhone stuck on restore screen/recovery mode, you can try force restarting the iPhone according to the iPhone model you have.

Quickly press the Volume Up button and release, repeat it with the Volume Down button. Finally, press and hold the Sleep/Wake key and wait for the Apple logo.

Press and hold the Volume Down and Sleep/Wake buttons together. Leave them when the Apple logo shows.

Press and hold both the Home button and the Sleep/Wake button. Release the buttons when the Apple logo is visible.

4 Update iTunes to Bypass Restore Screen on iPhone

If the iTunes you're using to update/restore the iPhone is outdated, the problem of iPhone X/11/12/13/14/15 stuck in restore mode will show up.

In that case, you can try to update your iTunes and see if the iPhone says support.apple.com/iphone/restore.

On Windows: Open iTunes > Help > Check for Updates.

On Mac: Launch iTunes > iTunes > Check for Updates.

Note

If no "Check for Updates" option on the menu, then you can download iTunes from the Microsoft Store or its official website, which will automatically update the software for you.

5 Stop iPhone Showing Restore Screen with iTunes

When your iPhone stuck on restore screen/recovery mode, iTunes can help as it can restore your iPhone by natural. But please note that iTunes will clear all data from your iPhone once you confirm to use it.

Please follow steps here to exit iPhone restore screen with iTunes:

Step 1: Connect your iPhone that stuck on support.apple.com/iphone/restore, then open iTunes.

Step 2: Once connected, iTunes will pop up a window showing that your iPhone is detected in restore mode/recovery mode.

Step 3: Click Restore, and hit to confirm for iTunes to start fixing your iPhone in restore screen.

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6 Try DFU Mode to Get Off Restore Screen on iPhone

Putting your iPhone into DFU Mode then use iTunes to remove the restore screen on iPhone is also an effective method.

However, likewise, the DFU Mode will risk erasing all your data.

Step 1: Follow the steps introduced in this video to put your iPhone into DFU mode.

Step 2: Now, when your iPhone in DFU mode, hit OK then tap the Restore button for iTunes to begin its work.

1 What does iPhone restore screen mean?

The iPhone restore screen, is also known as iPhone recovery mode, which shows support.apple.com/iphone/restore on the screen.

When your iPhone is in restore screen, it means you're trying to restore/update your iDevices with iTunes or third-party software.

2 How long will iPhone stay in restore mode?

When trying to make an update/restore via iTunes, the restore mode on your iDevices will last for 15 minutes or more.

3 Will I lose data when iPhone stuck at restore screen for long?

That depends. So, if your iPhone is stuck on restore screen and won't turn on for long, causing it to shut down eventually, it's better fix your iPhone stuck on restore screen as soon as possible.

And you can try the Fixppo there, which supports to exit this recovery mode on iPhone for free. All can be done in 1 click!

4 Can iPhone get out of recovery mode by itself?

If you've accidentally enter this recovery mode, iPhone can't get out of recovery mode by itself. But things will be different if you're making an update/restore, but this is not guaranteed.

When your iPhone stuck on restore screen, 6 methods in this article can help to remove this iPhone restore screen. To exit it without manual operation, iMyFone Fixppo is recommended as it supports to get iPhone out of restore screen with 1 click for free. So, free download it to have a try now!

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