Smartphone California brand Apple - a technological thoroughness, multiplied by the absolute practicality of the device, and all this is elevated to a degree of reliability. Such a statement in favor of the mentioned American company today is a kind of a priori in the mobile device industry. But … no matter how perfect the qualities of an “apple” phone, and without a kind of airbag, which can be considered the iPhone recovery mode, in a critical situation, the user will not be able to do by definition, since the iOS operating environment is a system whose operation is associated with a mandatory process - setting the functionality. You, dear reader, will learn about this option and how to use it from the material of the presented article.
“The trouble came from where they didn’t expect”: briefly about the causes of iPhone problems
Like any other computerized system, iOS is subject to the risk of software failure, which may eventually affect partialor the complete inoperability of the device as a whole. Since the iPhone, first of all, is an individual means of communication, its functionality provides for the ability to organize certain settings in accordance with user preferences: display brightness, font size, alert type, and a number of other changes. At the same time, do not forget that the iPhone is a multifunctional mobile device that can interact with its owner through the installed software. The iPhone recovery mode will become a popular tool when a user installs an application incorrectly or implements third-party software solutions (with an active jailbreak), which ultimately negatively affects the full functionality of the device.
For reference: the concepts of "upgrade" and "rollback"
The name "iPhone Recovery Mode" means both a implemented method of returning to the initial settings of the device, so to speak, to factory settings, and performing an algorithm for updating the operating environment by completely replacing system files. In this case, the OS version can be left the same or upgraded to the current state. The two points above are fundamentally different. Therefore, the user must independently decide which option is most appropriate in terms of execution. However, in order to determine which method is the most rational, you should pay attention to the symptoms of a malfunction and only then use iPhone recovery mode.
Analysis and diagnostics
So, first of all, you need to understand what exactly happened to the phone:
- Systematic "glitches" are observed during the operation of the communication device.
- The phone "freezes" and does not respond at all to pressing the navigation keys.
- At the first stage of loading iOS, the logo just "hangs" without obvious signs of OS activity.
- When you turn on the phone, a black screen and nothing else…
- Mobile device randomly restarts.
- The user is firmly convinced that the phone was not subjected to any mechanical impact, while the touch panel or one of the devices of the device stopped working: bluetooth, Wi-Fi or camera.
How to enable iPhone recovery mode: step by step instructions
You should not immediately resort to drastic measures, one of which is considered to be the direct process of flashing. It is likely that an elementary "reset" will become exactly the means of restoring the operability of the illuminated communication device. Perhaps the activated "Recovery Mode" is able to cure a mobile ailment. Start with simple solutions and only when they are useless move on to more serious iPhone reincarnation scenarios.
Step 1: Banal reboot
- You must simultaneously hold down the "On" and "Home" keys and hold them in this state for 10 seconds.
- After the bitten apple logo appears, the phone will start to come to life.
Step 2: Traditional reset through the settings menu
iPhone 5 recovery mode can be activated using the device's standard tools.
- Go to the "Settings" menu.
- Then go to the "Basic" tab.
- Activate the "Reset" item.
- From the list that appears, select the most suitable type of memory cleaning for you.
Step 3: How to Enter Recovery Mode
In order to use this recovery mode, the iPhone 5s or similar device of another modification must be completely turned off.
- Press and hold the Home button and connect the included USB cable to your phone.
- Only after the iTunes and USB logo is displayed on the mobile screen, you can release the pressed key.
Of course, the connecting cable must be connected to a computer on which the current version of the above program for working with the iPhone must be installed. If all your actions are performed correctly, a service message will appear on the monitor, notifying that the connection was successful.
Step 4: Restore iOS to original state via Recovery Mode
Knowing how to enable iPhone recovery mode is not enough to correctly and correctly perform the entire process of this kind of software maintenance.
- After you have connected, on the screena system prompt will appear with three buttons displayed (at the bottom of the window): cancel, update and restore.
- Your choice is the last one listed.
- In the iTunes window that opens, you must also activate the "Restore" button.
- The recovery process will then begin.
Step 5: Update iOS (Device Firmware Update)
Entering iPhone into DFU recovery mode is quite simple, however, do not forget that after the subsequent flashing process, all user information from your device will be destroyed. Therefore, if possible, you should first backup your data.
- Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.
- Turn off your device completely.
- Hold the Home and Power button for 10 seconds.
- After the above time has elapsed, release the power key.
- After a while, a message will appear on the computer screen stating that the DFU recovery mode of the iPhone 5 (the modification is indicated as an example) is activated, that is, you can take further actions with the phone.
Step 6: Firmware bypassing the operating system of the device
Despite the fact that the iPhone screen of the device continues to frighten with its display blackness (meaning the “Device Firmware Update” mode), iTunes detects the connected device and displays a corresponding message on the monitor. Algorithm of actions forrecovery remains the same (see step 4). However, in DFU mode, the firmware process proceeds most correctly, since the smartphone's memory is subjected to primary formatting and the operating system is installed in the cleared area of the mobile drive.
- Download the latest version of iOS from the official Apple support site.
- Hold down the Shift key and press the Restore button.
- Specify the directory where the downloaded version of iOS is located.
- After a short flashing process, the user is given the opportunity to return the saved data (backup) to the updated device.
- If you don't have a backup, just disconnect your phone from your computer and deactivate recovery mode.
iPhone 4 or other Apple devices cannot be flashed with a downgraded version of iOS. However, this restriction is of a purely official nature, since today there are many ways in which an older (than originally installed in the phone) system software, which, so to speak, has proved to be stable, can be installed on the iPhone without any further negative consequences. By the way, custom firmwares are incredibly popular among owners of presentable Apple devices, as they allow you to significantly expand the functionality of the “mothballed” features of the official version of iOS.
In conclusion
So, before you put your iPhone into recovery mode, you need to befirmly confident in their actions and the correctness of the chosen software repair algorithm. Meanwhile, it may well be that the user is using the cloud update option - “iCloud”. In this case, you need to charge the phone and be prepared for the fact that the recovery process will become somewhat lengthy. But there are no guarantees (when using this method) that everything will pass with due success, since often the speed of the Internet connection leaves much to be desired. Good luck with the recovery process and stable operation of your iPhone!
