Introduction: Why Enter DFU Mode, Recovery Mode, and Firmware?
Recovery Mode is a special mode on the iPhone XR that can be used to fix some issues that are not able to be fixed by the normal operating system. This mode lets you restore your phone back to factory settings, and it can also help you get out of a stuck state or boot loop.
To enter Recovery Mode, press and hold both volume buttons and power buttons until the Apple logo appears on your screen. .If you are unable to enter recovery mode, and you think your phone is not working because the screen won’t wake up or respond, hold down the power button for 10 seconds. After 10 seconds release the power button and hold down both volume buttons for 3 seconds. , the phone will enter recovery mode.
DFU mode, Recovery Mode, and Firmware are three different states in the iPhone’s firmware.
DFU Mode is a low-power state that helps iPhone users enter DFU mode. In DFU mode, the iPhone can be re-flashed with a new firmware without having to do a hard reset. Recovery Mode is the first step the user takes after a hard reset. It restores your device to its factory settings. Firmware is software that runs on your device and manages its hardware components.
The three different states of the firmware have their own pros and cons as well as use cases in certain situations such as when you need to recover your phone or if you need to upgrade it
Background:
This introduction will cover the three modes that are available to you when you are using a device. They will provide basic information about what each mode does and why you would use it.
Introduction:
DFU mode is used to enter the bootloader of the device. It is used in order to make changes to the firmware of your device or recover from a failed update. DFU mode also can be used by developers who want to make changes on a live device but need root access as well. Recovery mode is used when your phone malfunctions during an update or if there is a problem with the update process itself. The last mode, Firmware, can be used by developers who want to test their new firmware before implementing it.DFU mode is used to enter the bootloader of the device. It is used in order to make changes to the firmware of your device or recover from a failed update. DFU mode also can be used by developers who want to make changes on a live device but need root access as well. Recovery mode is used when your phone is stuck in a boot loop, where it is stuck on the screen with no text in order to trigger the bootloader. Device: The device is usually a smartphone or tablet. Bootloader: The part of the firmware that handles loading OS (operating system) when the device starts up. This bootloader usually loads and executes an OS image before starting
How to Enter DFU Mode and Recover Your iPhone’s Original Configuration
DFU mode is a feature that allows you to enter DFU mode and recover your iPhone’s original configuration. With this, you can restore your iPhone back to its original settings.
If you have an iPhone 6s Plus, then the steps below will help you enter DFU mode and recover your iPhone’s original configuration.
- Step 1: Tap on Settings > General > About iphone > and tap on Build number seven times until the message “You are now a developer” appears.
- Step 2: Now go back to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings Step 3: Enter DFU Mode by connecting your phone with iTunes or plugging it into a computer that has iTunes installed.
- Step 4: On iTunes, select your device in the left-hand column and click on Restore iPhone…
- Step 5: Hit Cancel when you are asked to authorize your PC, then scroll down the list of devices and select Pwned DFU Recovery (see picture below)
- Step 6: Put your phone into recovery mode by holding both the Volume buttons and Home button together and then plugging the phone back in.
- Step 7: Once in DFU mode, select Recovery Mode on the iPhone screen and hit Enter.
- Step 8: It will take a few minutes for your iPhone to reboot into DFU mode, but once it is complete you will be at the DFU screen with code 2880 as shown below.
- Step 9: Go to the next screen and click on Restore.
- Step 10: Enter your apple ID password.
- Step 11: The iPhone will restart and you’ll be at the Apple logo.
How to Enter Recovery Mode on an iPhone XR
Recovery mode is a special mode on the iPhone XR that can be used to fix some issues that are not able to be fixed by the normal operating system.
Recovery Mode is a special mode on the iPhone XR that can be used to fix some issues that are not able to be fixed by the normal operating system. This mode lets you restore your phone back to factory settings, and it can also help you get out of a stuck state or boot loop. To enter Recovery Mode, press and hold both volume buttons and power button until the Apple logo appears on your screen. .If you are unable to enter recovery mode, and you think your phone is not working because the screen won’t wake up or respond, hold down the power button for 10 seconds. After 10 seconds release the power button and hold down both volume buttons for 3 seconds. , the phone will enter recovery mode.
