How to Restore iPhone/iPad/iPod from DFU Mode

Part 1: Restore iPhone/iPad/iPod from DFU Mode with iTunes (data loss)

iTunes is specially designed and developed by Apple Inc. to manage iPhones/iPads/iPods. Many people prefer it over other software to manage their iOS devices and the data saved in them. So when it comes to iPhone DFU restore, we often rely on iTunes for the same.

If you are looking to restore your iPhone/iPad/iPod from DFU Mode with iTunes, you may follow the steps given below carefully.

Note: This method of restoring your iOS device from DFU Mode using iTunes is extremely easy however it may result in data loss. So please be completely sure before you start thinking of using this method.

Step 1. Switch it off and connect your iPhone/iPad/iPod to your PC or Mac on which the latest version of iTunes is downloaded and installed.

Step 2. Press and hold the Home button until the iPhone/iPad/iPod screen shows DFU Mode screen as in the screenshot below. Then release the Home button.

Step 3. iTunes will open on its own and detect your iPhone/iPad/iPod in DFU Mode. It will also show you a message on its screen. On the pop-up message that appears, click on “Restore iPhone” and then on “Restore” again as in the screenshot below.

That is it. Your iPhone will be restored from DFU Mode and restart automatically. However, this process, as said above, will wipe off all the data saved in your iPhone/iPad/iPod. Yes, you heard that right. Using iTunes for iPhone DFU restore causes data loss and you will have recovered the lost data from a previously backed up iTunes/iCloud file.

Nevertheless, we have for you another great and efficient way for DFU Mode restoration which does not cause any loss in data and solves the problem within a few seconds.

Part 2: Restore iPhone/iPad/iPod from DFU Mode without iTunes (no data loss)

iPhone DFU restore without data loss is possible and here’s how! Dr.Fone - System Repair (iOS) is capable of repairing any type iPhone/iPad/iPod system errors and bring your device back to a normal functioning state. Whether your iOS device is stuck in DFU Mode, at the Apple logo or faces black/blue screen of death/frozen screen, Dr.Fone - System Repair (iOS) can fix it and the best part is that there is no risk of losing your precious data.

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Let us now see how to restore iPhone from DFU Mode using System Repair to prevent data loss:

Step 1. Download and install Dr.Fone toolkit on your Windows or Mac. Launch the program and select “System Repair” on its homepage/main interface as shown below.

Step 2. Now connect the iPhone/iPad/iPod to PC or Mac. Wait till Dr.Fone toolkit recognizes the device and then hit “Standard Mode”.

Step 3. Now in the third step, if your iPhone is already in DFU Mode, you will be directed to the next step. If not, you may follow the instructions given below to enter DFU Mode on your iPhone/iPad/iPod.

Step 4. In this step, you must download the most appropriate firmware for your iPhone/iPad/iPod. To do so provide your iOS device details and firmware version details as shown in the screenshot below. Once all the fields have been filled by you, click “Start” and wait for the firmware to start downloading on your iOS Device by Dr.Fone - System Repair (iOS).

Step 5. On the Dr.Fone - System Repair (iOS) screen now, you can view the status of the firmware download process as shown below. Do not disconnect your device or click “Stop” as your firmware download will get disrupted.

Step 6. Once the firmware is downloaded, Dr.Fone - System Repair (iOS) will start installing it on your iPhone/iPad/iPod. This process is also known as repairing your iOS device. This process might take up to a few minutes, so wait patiently and do not disconnect iPhone/iPad/iPod.

Step 7. Once Dr.Fone - System Repair (iOS) finishes its task of restoring your iPhone/iPad/iPod, it will display a message on the screen saying that your iOS device operating system is up-to=date and fixed. Also, your iOS device will automatically reboot to the home/lock screen.

Pretty simple, right? As we mentioned earlier, using Dr.Fone - System Repair (iOS) is extremely simple and can be done by you sitting in the comfort of your home. You do not need to rely on any technical assistance or support to use this toolkit for iPhone DFU restore.