How to Set Up DFU Mode on Any iPhone

Knowledge You Should Have Before Putting Your iPhone in DFU Mode

• Back up your device on your computer or iCloud if you can.
• DFU Restore will also bring your device up to date with the most recent version of iOS or iPadOS.
• If your device is broken by water, don’t try DFU Restore. It might hurt more than help!
• Start Finder on your Mac if it has macOS Catalina or Big Sur. Apple’s macOS or Windows PC older than this one should be used.

How to Get Your iPhone 8 or Later into DFU Mode

When it comes to iPhones, the 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, and X models are the best. They all have Face ID. Some have a Home button, like the new iPhone SE 2022 and the iPhone 8, and 8 Plus. Even so, getting into DFU mode is the same on all of these machines. This is it:

• An Apple Lightning to USB connection lets you connect your iPhone to a Mac or PC.
• Press and let go of the Volume Up button.
• Press and let go of the Volume Down button right away.
• Now Hold Down The Slide Button For 10 Seconds.
  The screen will go black.
• Press and hold the Side button for 5 seconds, then press and hold the Volume Down button for 5 seconds.
• Let go of the Side button after 5 seconds, but keep holding down the Volume Down button.
• Another 10 Seconds of Hitting the Volume Down Button Will Be Included.
  All this while your iPhone’s screen is black.
• When you see a message in Finder or iTunes that says “Your Mac has detected an iPhone in recovery mode,” let go of the Volume Down button. This iPhone needs to be restored before it can be used.
• Hit “OK” in the window that came up, then hit “Restore iPhone.”

Note: There was a mistake in one of the steps, so you should see the Apple sign or your iPhone should restart. Then read the process again and do it again.

Enter DFU Mode on iPhone 7 or Earlier

• Connect the iPhone to a Mac or PC with a Lightning cable.
• Press and hold the Power/Sleep button and the Volume Down button together for 8–10 seconds.
  Note: If the Apple logo appears on the screen, you’ll have to restart the process. Make sure not to hold them for too long.
• Now, release the On/Off Button but keep holding the Volume Down button for about 5 seconds.
  Note: If the Plug into Computer notification appears on the screen, you’ll need to start again. Make sure not to hold it for too long.
• Your iPhone will now be in DFU Mode. The screen will be black. You will get an alert from iTunes or Finder saying it has detected your iPhone.
• Select Restore iPhone.

How to Enter DFU Mode on an iPad with Face ID

• Connect your iPad with Face ID to a Mac or PC.
• Press and hold the Power button at the top of the iPad for 3 seconds.
• Keep holding the power button. Next, press and hold the Volume Down button from the right side of the iPad. Keep holding both buttons for 10 seconds. Note: If you see the Apple logo, it means you’ve held it for too long. In such a case, you’ll have to start the process again.
• Now, release the top Power button but keep holding the Volume Down button for the next 5 seconds.
• If the iPad screen stays black, and you see a popup in iTunes or Finder, it means you are successfully in DFU mode.
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How to Enter DFU Mode on an iPad with a Home Button

The process of putting an iPad with a Home Button in DFU mode is similar to iPhone 6s and earlier. Take a look.

• Connect your iPad to a Mac or PC via Lightning cable.
• Press and hold the top Power button for 3 seconds.
• Next, while still holding the power button, press and hold the Home button at the front of your iPad.
  Continue to hold both buttons for 10 seconds.
  Note: If you hold them for too long, you’ll see the Apple logo. This means you have been unsuccessful and will have to start from step one again.
• Immediately after 10 seconds, release the top Power button but continue to hold the Home button for the next 5 seconds. Note: If the Plug into Computer screen appears, you’ll need to start it again. Make sure not to hold it for too long.
• After you correctly follow step 5, your iPad’s screen will stay black. This means your device is now in DFU mode.iTunes or Finder will also show a popup. Click Restore iPhone to proceed.

How to Get Any iPhone or iPad Out of DFU Mode

Following these steps will help you leave DFU mode on your iPhone or iPad if you change your mind.

• To get out of DFU mode on an iPhone 15, 14, 13, 12, SE 2022, SE 2020, iPhone 11, X series, or iPad with Face ID: Press the Volume Up button, then let go of it. Press and let go of the Volume Down button right away. Last, hold down the Power/Side button (iPad: Top button) until you see the Apple sign on the screen.
• To get out of DFU mode on an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus: Hold down both the Side power button and the Volume Down button at the same time. Don’t press either button after seeing the Apple sign.
• For iPhones and iPads with a Home button that was made before the 6s: Hold down the front-facing Home button and the Side power button (or Top button on an iPad) at the same time. Click “Leave” when you see the Apple logo.

To sum up, to get out of DFU mode on any iPhone or iPad, use “force restart.”

FAQ

That’s it!

This is how to get your iPhone or iPad into DFU mode. Make sure you remember that if you see a lightning cord and a MacBook on your iPhone, you’re not in DFU mode but in Recovery mode.

This is not the same. There is only one choice in DFU mode, and that is “Restore iPhone.” You can Update iPhone or Restore iPhone when you’re in Recovery Mode. You don’t need to do a DFU recovery if the update fixes your issue. Enjoy your gadget that works!