In the digital world today, iPhone is one of the intuitive smartphone with millions of users worldwide. This smartphone provides its users with a combination of advanced technologies and luxury.
However, iPhone is not devoid of issues such as the iPhone stuck on Apple logo problem. iPhone users who experienced this problem complained that, when they start their mobile device it gets stuck on the Apple logo.
Several reasons responsible for the ‘iPhone Stuck on Apple Logo’ error include:
- iOS update
- Software conflict
- iPhone jailbreak
- Hardware issues
- Expired beta version of the iOS version
- Accidental deletion of iOS system files
Nevertheless, we have prepared a few fixes which you can apply to resolve the error problem.
How to Fix an iPhone Stuck on the Apple Logo
There are several troubleshooting workarounds which you can apply in fixing this problem. Some of them includes:
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Restart the iPhone
Restarting your iPhone device is a primary workaround to fix multiple iPhone issues most especially the iPhone stuck on the Apple logo problem.
Follow these steps to restart your iPhone device:
- Hold the Sleep/Wake button for three seconds
- Afterwards, let go of the Sleep/Wake button
- Now, move the Power-off slider from left to right to shut down your iPhone device
- Once again, hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple Logo appears
- Leave the button to allow the iPhone complete booting process.
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Launch the Recovery Mode
Another applicable workaround in fixing this issue is to launch the recovery mode. In the recovery mode, you can either restore your iPhone to default installation or backup the data.
Follow these steps to launch the recovery mode:
Ensure you have iTunes installed on your system before you proceed.
- Hold the Sleep/Wake button for 5 seconds to turn off the device
- Now, move the Power-off slider from left to right to shut down your iPhone device
- Now, hold the Home button
- Plug your iPhone into your PC
- On the Connect to iTunes screen, select Update and release the Home button
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Use DFU Mode
Another advanced solution you can apply is to use the DFU mode. Device Firmware Update mode allows you to wipe the iPhone device data and commence with fresh installation without starting the bootloader.
Follow these steps to launch the recovery mode:
Ensure you have iTunes installed on your system before you proceed.
- Launch iTunes on your PC
- Connect your iPhone device to the PC
- Now, turn off the iPhone
- Hold down the Sleep/Wake button for 3 seconds
- Now, press the Home button along with Sleep/Wake button for 10 seconds
- Once again, leave the Sleep/Wake button and just hold the Home button for another 5 seconds
- If your iPhone does not display, you are in DFU mode (if not, repeat the steps)
- After launching the DFU mode, a pop-up will prompt under iTunes requesting to either restore to previous backup or restore iPhone to factory settings. You can select the option applicable to you.
Note: this method can totally erase all data from your iPhone device. Hence, you should ensure you have your iPhone data is backed up before you proceed.
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