How to Fix iPhone Attempting Data Recovery on iOS 15/14/13?

Part 1: How to fix iPhone stuck on "Attempting data recovery"?

1. Force restart iPhone

Force restarting an iPhone is the easiest and most convenient way to fix different types of system errors. Whether you are stuck at the black screen or don't know what to do after seeing the "attempting data recovery" message, a simple force restart can help you resolve the issue and gain access to your device. So, before everything else, make sure to force restart your device and see if it troubleshoots the said error or not.

Follow the steps mentioned below to know how you can force restart your iPhone.

If you are using iPhone 8 or later, start by pressing the "Volume Up" button first. Then, press and release the "Volume Down" button. Finally, complete the process by pressing and holding the "Power" button. Once the Apple logo appears on your screen, release the "Power" button and check if you're able to get past the "attempting data recovery" screen.

If you own an iPhone 7 or earlier iPhone model, you'll have to follow a different process to restart the device. In this situation, simultaneously press the "Power" and "Volume Down" buttons and release them once the Apple logo appears on the screen.

Advantages

• The best solution to fix the majority of system errors.
• You can implement this method without using any external devices or software.

Disadvantages

• Force restarting the iPhone may not work in every situation.

2. Fix iPhone "Attempting data recovery" with iTunes

You can also fix the "iPhone attempting data recovery" loop via iTunes. However, this method involves a major risk of data loss. If you use iTunes to restore your device, there's a huge probability that you may end up losing all your valuable files, especially if you don't have any data backups. So, only proceed with this method if your device doesn't have any valuable files.

Here's how to use iTunes to restore an iPhone/iPad stuck on the attempting data recovery loop.

Step 1 - Begin with downloading the latest iTunes on your PC. Install it afterward.

Step 2 - Connect your iDevice to the system and wait for iTunes to recognize it. Once recognized, the tool will automatically ask you to restore the iPhone if it's in recovery mode.

Step 3 - In case you don't see any pop-ups, however, you can manually click the "Restore iPhone" button to restore your device.

Once the process completes, you'll be able to access your device without getting interrupted by the "attempting data recovery" message.

Advantages:

• Restoring an iDevice via iTunes is a pretty straightforward process.
• Comparatively higher success rate than the previous solutions.

Disadvantages:

• If you use iTunes to restore your device, you'll most likely lose your valuable files.

3. Put Your iPhone in Recovery Mode

You can also fix the said error by booting your iDevice in recovery mode. Ideally, recovery mode is used when an iOS update fails, but you can also put your device in recovery mode to break the "attempting data recovery" loop.

Follow these steps to put your iPhone/iPad in recovery mode.

Step 1 - First and foremost, repeat the same steps mentioned in the first method above to force restart your device.

Step 2 - Press and hold the "Power" button even after the Apple logo flashes on your screen. Now, simply remove the fingers from the keys when you see the "Connect to iTunes" message on your device.

Step 3 - Now, launch iTunes on your system and connect the device using a USB cable.

Step 4 - A pop-up will appear on your screen. Here click the "Update" button to update your device without dealing with any data loss whatsoever.

That's it; iTunes will automatically start installing the new software update and you'll gain access to your device instantly.

Advantages:

• This method doesn't have any threat to your personal files.

Disadvantages:

• Booting an iPhone into recovery mode is not an easy process and requires technical expertise.

4. Press the Home Button

In many situations, the cause of the problem isn't a major technical fault, but a minor glitch. In this situation, instead of trying advanced troubleshooting solutions, you could fix the problem with something as simple as pressing the "Home" button.

When the "attempting data recovery" message appears on your screen, you'll also see "Press Home to Recover". So, if the above methods don't work, simply press the "Home" button and see if the software update resumes or not.

Advantages:

• A simple solution that doesn't require any technical expertise whatsoever.
• It may work if the problem isn't triggered by a critical fault.

Disadvantages:

• This method has a relatively low success rate.

5. Fix iPhone "Attempting data recovery" without iTunes and data loss

If you've come this far, you might have noticed that all the above-mentioned solutions involve some sort of risk, be it data loss or iTunes reliance. In case your device has valuable files. However, you would not want to bear the threat of these risks.

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Follow these steps to fix the "iPhone attempting data recovery" loop using Dr.Fone - System Repair.

Step 1 - First and foremost, install the Dr.Fone toolkit on your system and launch it to get started. Hit on "System Repair" when you are in its main interface.

Step 2 - Now, connect your device to the system using a cable and choose "Standard Mode" on the next screen.

Step 3 - As soon as the device gets recognized, you can move towards downloading the right firmware package. Dr.Fone will automatically detect the device model. Simply click "Start" to initiate the downloading process.

Step 4 - Make sure that your system stays connected to a stable Internet connection throughout the process. The firmware package might take a few minutes to download successfully.

Step 5 - Once the firmware package is successfully downloaded, click "Fix Now" and let Dr.Fone - System Repair automatically detect and fix the error.

Now, we hope that you are able to fix the "iPhone attempting data recovery" error on your iPhone/iPad.

Part 2: How to recover data if "Attempting data recovery" failed?

If you choose one of the iTunes-based solutions, you might lose valuable files during the process. If that happens, you can use Dr.Fone - Data Recovery to retrieve your lost files. It's the world's 1st iPhone data recovery tool that can help you retrieve deleted files without any hassle.

Here's the step-by-step process to recover accidentally lost files on an iDevice using Dr.Fone - Data Recovery.

Step 1 - Launch Dr.Fone Toolkit and select "Data Recovery". Connect your iDevice to the computer to proceed further.

Step 2 - On the next screen, choose the data types that you want to recover. For instance, if you want to recover contacts, simply select "Contacts" from the list and click "Start Scan".

Step 3 - Dr.Fone will automatically start scanning your device to find all the deleted files. Wait for a few minutes as this process may take a while to complete.

Step 4 - After the scanning completes, choose the files that you want to get back and click "Recover to Computer" to restore them on your system.

Part 3: FAQs about recovery mode

1. What is Recovery Mode?

Recovery Mode is simply a troubleshooting method that lets users connect their device to the computer and troubleshoot its system errors using a dedicated app (iTunes in many cases). The app automatically detects and resolves the issue and helps users access their devices easily.

2. How to get out of iPhone Recovery Mode?

Step 1 - Start by disconnecting your device from the system.

Step 2 - Then, press and hold the power button and let your iPhone shut down completely. Now, press the "Volume Down" button and hold it until the Apple logo appears on your screen.

That's it, your iDevice will reboot normally and you'll be able to access all its features easily.

3. Will I lose everything if I restore my iPhone?

Restoring an iPhone will delete all its content, including pictures, videos, contacts, etc. However, if you have created a dedicated backup before restoring the device, you'll be able to retrieve everything easily.

The Bottom Line

Though iOS 15 updates have slowly started to roll out, it's worth noting that the version isn't fully stable yet. This is probably why many users are encountering the "iPhone attempting data recovery" loop while installing the latest software updates. But, since it's not a highly critical error, you can resolve this on your own. If you don't have any valuable files and can afford to lose a few files, use iTunes to troubleshoot the problem. And, if you don't want any data loss whatsoever, go ahead and install Dr.Fone - System Repair on your system and let it diagnose and fix the error.