How to Get Your iPhone into Recovery Mode?

Follow our step-by-step instructions when you need to get your iPhone into Recovery Mode quickly. Everything is fast and straightforward, so you should have no problems.

Glossary

Step 1. Get a Computer with iTunes
Step 2. Power off the iPhone
Step 3. Putting iPhone in Recovery Mode

Step 1. Get a Computer with iTunes

You can use Mac or Windows PC to put your iPhone into Recovery Mode. Firstly, it is a must to install iTunes on your computer. Secondly, you need to assure that your PC is running Windows 8 or a newer version (any Mac works well).

You can download iTunes for Windows here: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT210384

Once you are sure that you have a computer with iTunes, find your smartphone cable or use any compatible cable for connecting the iPhone to your Mac or PC.

P.S. Users who have no computer at home and cannot find a place to borrow the machine can visit their local Apple Store (https://locate.apple.com/) and seek help or assistance.

Step 2. Power off the iPhone

If your mobile phone is connected to your PC/Mac, unplug it now.

You should power off the iPhone. Methods depend on your handset model:

If you own an iPhone 5s, SE (first generation), or an older device, you must press-hold the smartphone's top button - then the power off slider will appear;
If you have an iPhone 6s, 6, 7, or 7 Plus, you should click-hold your side button - do so till you see the power off slider;
Suppose you have an iPhone X, 8, 8 Plus, or SE (second or third generation). In that case, you need to press-hold the Side and Volume Down buttons simultaneously - then you should see the power off slider.

Finally, you can drag the displayed slider and turn off your Apple smartphone. This process takes less than a minute.

Step 3. Putting iPhone in Recovery Mode

You now need to enter the Recovery Mode screen. Before you do it, remember the button you will have to click in a moment:

If you have an iPhone 6s, SE (first generation), or older version, you should remember your Home button

If you own iPhone 7 or 7 Plus, you need to keep in mind the Volume Down button;

If you have iPhone X, 8, 8 Plus, SE (second or third generation), you will remember the Side button.

Now click-hold the appropriate button and at once connect the smartphone to your Mac or PC. Do not stop holding it while waiting for the Recovery Mode screen to appear. Only when you see that screen can you let go of that button.

P.S. Sometimes, you can come across an error or issue. For example, your iPhone will show its passcode screen. In this situation, power it off and follow our guide on how to get your iPhone into Recovery Mode again.