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iPhone Data Recovery 4 minute read

How to Fix iPhone Stuck at ‘attempting data recovery’ Loop

Updated on April 30th, 2021
Harsha Alamchandani
Written By
Harsha Alamchandani
Rohit Arora
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Rohit Arora

Summary: If your iPhone gets stuck at ‘attempting data recovery’ loop screen while updating iOS, learn how to fix iPhone failed iOS update error and efficiently recover lost data using Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone.

Attempting Data Recovery iPhone

Since the release of iOS 10 till iOS 14, there are frequent complaints about failed updates leading to the ‘attempting data recovery’ loop. Moreover, users are concerned about data loss in such situations.

Users globally reported that their iPhone gets stuck at the ‘attempting data recovery’ loop while trying to install iOS updates. The issue occurs when they update to iOS 10/11/12/13/14 versions by using iTunes. This not only leaves the update in the lurch but also erases some or all data from their iPhone.

iOS updates breathe new life into your device. However, the truth is also that Apple’s every update brings some kind of bug or new problem along with it, like this one.

If your iPhone screen too gets stuck at the ‘attempting data recovery’ loop during iOS update, read on this post further.

It shares how to fix iPhone ‘attempting data recovery’ failed problem and recover lost iPhone data in any case.

You can apply the methods on iPhone 12, Pro, Mini, Pro Max, SE, 11, 11 Pro, XS Max, XR, XS, X, 8 Plus, 8, 7 Plus, 7, 6S Plus, 6S, 6 Plus, 6, 5S, 5c, 5, 4S and 4. They are relevant to iOS 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14.

Contents

  • Common causes of ‘attempting data recovery’ loop on iPhone
  • How to fix iPhone stuck at ‘Attempting data recovery’ loop
  • Wrapping Up

Common causes of ‘attempting data recovery’ loop on iPhone

The attempting to data recovery failed problem usually occurs when iOS is updated with iTunes. The ‘attempting data recovery’ screen takes a long time and often followed by a prompt ‘press home button to restore.’

Some of these occurrences were reported in the following scenarios:

  • Users unplugged the iPhone from PC or Mac during the update
  • Downgrading from iOS 14 to 13 or below
  • Updating iOS after jailbreak

How to fix iPhone stuck at ‘Attempting data recovery’ loop

  1. Force Restart iPhone
  2. Put iPhone to Recovery Mode

Method 1: Force Restart iPhone

It’s important to know here that force restart is different from a normal Restart. A force restart is advised when iPhone is not in its normal working condition. It is either hanged, stuck at the Apple logo or another screen, in Recovery Mode, or Restore Mode. It cuts the power and turns on the iPhone again. Force restart usually fixes many iPhone issues.

Steps to Force Restart iPhone 8 and earlier:

  • Press and fast release the Volume Up button
  • Press and fast release the Volume Down button
  • Press and hold the Side button (power) until the Apple logo appears

Steps to Force Restart iPhone X and later:

  • Press and quickly release the Volume Up button
  • Press and quickly release the Volume Down button
  • Press and hold the Side button until you see the recovery-mode screen.

Method 2: Put iPhone to Recovery Mode

If Force Restart doesn’t help, try this method. Recovery Mode helps in cases of failed iOS updates. Thus, whenever during iOS update the iPhone gets stuck at ‘attempting data recovery’ loop put the device on Recovery Mode.

[Caution]: Recovery Mode erases the iPhone data completely, which can be restored with the help of iTunes backup. So, make sure that the iTunes version is the latest.

Steps to put iPhone on Recovery Mode:

  1. Connect iPhone to computer
  2. Open iTunes
  3. Force restart iPhone (with steps mentioned above)
  4. A dialog box appears. Select Update

iPhone recovery mode

5. After the Update process completes, set up your iPhone.

Fixed ‘attempting data recovery’ failed problem. Further, how to restore data on iPhone

Recovery Mode though fixes iPhone’s ‘attempting data recovery’ issue but at the same time erases all information from the device. You can restore iPhone data from iTunes backup or iCloud backup.

In case, iTunes/iCloud backups are not able to restore iPhone or you discover that some of the data is still missing after restoring the device, choose Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone.

The software is also helpful when you don’t want to unnecessarily recover all the data from iTunes or iCloud. It lets you recover exactly what you want, by allowing you to choose specific files like photos, videos, WhatsApp chats, or memos, Calendar, etc., and restoring them on the device.

Additionally, Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone also restores the data lost and deleted after jailbreak, water damage, a Black screen of death, iPhone stuck at Apple logo, screen damage iPhone, factory reset, etc. It supports recovery from iPhone 12, Pro, Mini, Pro Max, SE, 11, 11 Pro, XS, XS Max, XR, X, 8 Plus, 8, 7 Plus, 7, 6S Plus, 6S, 6 Plus, 6, 5S, 5c, 5, 4S, and 4.

Steps to Restore Data on iPhone with Stellar Data Recovery of iPhone

  • Download Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone on PC/ Mac
  • Connect iPhone to the computer
  • Select iTunes from the software screen
  • Follow the simple on-screen instructions

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Wrapping Up

Users look forward to iOS updates. However, the experience can get irritating, when iPhone software updates fail. iPhone ‘attempting data recovery’ loop is one such common problem faced after attempts to upgrade to the latest iOS 10, 10.1, 11, 12, and later.

Force restart of the device often resolves the ‘attempting data recovery’ loop issue. If this doesn’t work, further try to get your iPhone on Recovery Mode. Later restore data via iTunes or Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone. The software approach is easy and lets you select and restore only that information that you want.

About The Author

harsha

Harsha is a technical expert who loves Mondays, technology and is a big time Apple fan. She knows her way around the data loss problems and is always looking for ways to help out people.

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4 comments

  1. Wally Gaffney says:
    September 11, 2019 at 3:38 pm

    Highly descriptive article, I loved that a lot. Will there be a
    part 2?

    Reply
    1. Sumona Chatterjee says:
      September 12, 2019 at 3:07 am

      Hi Wally, Thanks for your appreciation! More is on the way!

      Reply
  2. Sumona Chatterjee says:
    July 19, 2019 at 2:54 am

    Hi Mike, Thanks for reading our blog and share your valuable feedback with us!

    Reply
  3. Mike Smith says:
    July 18, 2019 at 2:43 am

    I had the same problem and my iPhone stuck at attempt recovery failed. It’s normal when I keep holding button to long up-to 30 second. Thank a ton, it worked for me!

    Reply

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Table of Contents

  1. Common causes of ‘attempting data recovery’ loop on iPhone
  2. How to fix iPhone stuck at ‘Attempting data recovery’ loop
  3. Wrapping Up

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