IPHONE RECOVERY MODE INSTALL
Follow the prompts to install iOS/iPadOS.This should reinstall the software without erasing your data. If necessary, locate your iPhone or iPad in the left-side pane of the Finder (iTunes) window.Release when you see the Recovery Mode screen. iPhone 7: Press and hold both the Side and Volume Down buttons.Press and hold the Top (or Side) button until the Recovery Mode screen appears. iPad without Home button, iPhone 8 or later: Quickly press and release the Volume Up button followed by the Volume Down button.Continue holding them until the Recovery Mode screen appears. iPad with Home button, iPhone 6 or earlier: Press and hold both the Home button and the Top (or Side) button.Connect your device to your computer via the appropriate USB/lightning cable.Open Finder (macOS Catalina or later) or iTunes (macOS Mohave or earlier, or a PC).If you are using iTunes on a PC, make sure you have the latest version of iTunes. Put your Device in Recovery Modeīefore you begin, if you are using a Mac, make sure your Mac is up to date. Note: This is different than macOS recovery mode. When this screen appears on your device, you should connect it to your computer and use Recovery Mode. If there is a problem with your device, you may see the Recovery Mode screen.If your device is stuck showing the Apple logo screen (with no progress bar) you may need to use Recovery Mode to restore your device. You want to erase your device but can’t do so on the device itself – for example if the touch screen isn’t working.
Some of the times when you may want to use Recovery Mode include: One of the most common times you would need to use Recovery Mode is when something goes wrong while attempting to update your iPhone (iPad) to the latest iOS (iPadOS).
Recovery Mode can be used to restore your iPhone or iPad when you are having a problem with your device.