Summary: Apple has changed the way to put iPhone to DFU or Recovery Mode with the release of iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and its other variants. If you want to put your iPhone 12 into DFU or Recovery mode, read this post. It shares a step-by-step process of how to enter and exit Recovery Mode and DFU mode on iPhone 12 Pro, or iPhone 12 Pro Max.
When you run out of solutions to troubleshoot iPhone 12, Recovery Mode or DFU Mode comes as a rescue. Whether iPhone stops booting or fails to restore, you can use the functions in iPhone and fix the issue.
But the method to bring iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro Max, or iPhone 12 Pro in DFU or Recovery Mode is different from the previous iPhone models.
This post will guide you on how to enter and exit Recovery and DFU Modes in iPhone 12 and its variants. But first, understand what these functions in iPhone are and how are they useful.
Recovery Mode uses iBoot to upgrade or restore your iPhone. iBoot is a bootloader program for iOS devices. Recovery Mode helps to install the same or above iOS firmware version that’s already on your iPhone. The iPhone screen in Recovery Mode prompts to connect iPhone to iTunes showing a computer image.
Recovery Mode is helpful in fixing iPhone update or restore issues, such as iPhone stuck at Apple logo, unable to open locked iPhone or want to reset iPhone but forgot iPhone passcode.
Device Firmware Update or DFU mode lets your iPhone to connect with iTunes on computer without iBoot. As DFU mode doesn’t use iBoot, you can make changes in the operating system of the iOS device. An iPhone in DFU mode has completely black screen.
Putting iPhone into DFU mode is the solution when Recovery Mode doesn’t resolve the problem. DFU mode can restore or upgrade iPhone. This mode is also commonly used to downgrade or jailbreak iPhone.
If you are entering DFU mode, make sure to back up your iPhone data. DFU mode permanently erases iPhone data. So always back up your videos, photos, messages, chats, Notes, etc., either to iCloud or iTunes.
However, if you have lost iPhone data and don’t have backup, then immediately download iPhone data recovery software — Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone. The software helps to restore lost or deleted iPhone contacts, call logs, photos, videos, text, FaceTime, audio, chats, Calendar, Notes, Safari bookmarks, etc. It is quick to recover and extremely user-friendly.
Follow the below steps to enter Recovery Mode on iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max:
If you choose Update: iTunes will update your iPhone 12 to the latest iOS release. This won’t lead to any loss of data.
If you select Restore: It will erase iPhone data completely and renew your entire iPhone.
It’s easy to exit Recovery Mode on iPhone 12, or iPhone 12 Pro and above. Simply follow the below steps:
Follow the below steps to enter DFU Mode on iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 mini, and iPhone 12 Pro Max:
Note: If you see the Apple logo on iPhone, try again and repeat the above steps carefully.
If you want to exit DFU Mode on iPhone 12 and its variants, follow the below steps:
Whenever your iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and other variants show problems like being stuck at Apple logo, won’t upgrade, restore, or respond, you can use Recovery Mode and DFU Mode functions to resolve the problem. But don’t forget to back up your iPhone data before using these functions.
However, in any unfortunate incident of data loss while performing the functions, trust Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone – a software that brings back lost data on your iPhone secure
Nishat Paiker is an expert technical writer and editor with over 8 years of experience. She has deep knowledge about data recovery and loves to explore new technology and DIY tools. Nishat has keen interest in photography. You will often find her giving photography tips and hacks.
