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"My iPhone X is stuck on spinning wheel with a black screen. I have tried to charge it through, but it isn't turning on!"
If your iPhone is stuck on a black screen with a spinning wheel, start with a force restart. On an iPhone with Face ID, press and quickly release Volume Up, press and quickly release Volume Down, then press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears; this may take longer than 10 seconds. If the iPhone still does not respond, charge it and try again. Move to Recovery Mode or service only if the lower-risk steps fail.
Part 1: Understand the Black Screen and Spinning Wheel
The spinning wheel usually means that the iPhone is still attempting to complete a system task. A short delay can happen during a reload, startup, or update. A wheel that continues indefinitely needs further troubleshooting.
- A temporary system reload has not completed.
- An app or system process has become unresponsive.
- An iOS startup or update was interrupted.
- The battery is too low to complete the startup process.
- Insufficient storage or another software problem is affecting startup.
- The iPhone repeatedly restarts in a boot loop.
- Physical damage or another hardware problem may be involved.
Part 2: Force Restart Your iPhone
A force restart is the first step when the iPhone is unresponsive or stuck on a black screen with a loading circle. Use the sequence that matches your model:
iPhone with Face ID:
- Press and quickly release Volume Up.
- Press and quickly release Volume Down.
- Press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears. This may take longer than 10 seconds.
iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus: Press and hold the Side button and Volume Down together until the Apple logo appears; this may take longer than 10 seconds.
iPhone 6s or earlier: Press and hold the Home button and the Side or Top button until the Apple logo appears.
See Apple's current instructions for restarting an unresponsive iPhone for the model-specific sequence.
Part 3: Charge Your iPhone
If the iPhone still will not turn on after a force restart, connect it to a reliable power adapter and cable. Apple recommends charging an iPhone that will not turn on for one hour and then trying again. If it shows the low-charge battery symbol, check the hardware connection and charge for 30 minutes or until it starts. If the spinning wheel returns after charging and restarting, continue to the recovery options below.
safe & securePart 4: Repair Software-Related Black Screen Issues With Dr.Fone
If the spinning wheel is caused by an iOS software problem rather than physical damage, Dr.Fone - System Repair (iOS) is an optional desktop repair path. Its Standard Repair mode is designed for common system problems such as black screens, boot loops, recovery-mode problems, and failed iOS updates while preserving personal data. If Standard Repair does not work, Advanced Repair is available for more serious issues, but it erases data.
Fix iOS issues, no data loss.- One-click repair for all iOS problems.
- Solve recovery mode, Apple logo, black screen, etc.
- Upgrade or downgrade iOS without iTunes
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Step 1.
Connect your malfunctioning device to your computer and launch the Dr.Fone toolkit on it. From its home interface, launch the System Repair section and click iPhone.
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Step 2.
To begin with, choose between the standard or advanced repair mode. Its standard is the basic mode that can fix all the major iOS-related issues without any data loss. For a more sophisticated approach, pick the advanced repair mode, which will wipe your device’s data.
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Step 3.
The application will automatically put your iPhone into recovery mode or you can enter the recovery mode manually. And then, choose an iOS firmware to download.
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Step 4.
Wait for a few minutes as the tool would download the firmware for your device and will also verify it.
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Step 5.
Once the download is completed, you will be informed with the following prompt. Now, you can just click on the "Repair Now" button to repair your iPhone stuck on spinning wheel.
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Step 6.
The application will update your iPhone and would restart it in normal mode in the end. That’s it! You can now safely remove the device and use it the way you like.
Part 5: Use Recovery Mode If the iPhone Still Will Not Start
Use Recovery Mode after charging and force restarting if the iPhone still will not start normally, or if a computer reports that the device is in recovery mode. On a Mac, open Finder. On a Windows PC, open the latest Apple Devices app, then connect the iPhone by USB.
iPhone 8 or later: press and quickly release Volume Up, press and quickly release Volume Down, then hold the Side button until the Connect to computer screen appears.
iPhone 7 / 7 Plus: hold the Side or Top button and Volume Down until the Connect to computer screen appears.
iPhone 6s or earlier: hold the Home button and the Side or Top button until the Connect to computer screen appears.
When the computer offers Update or Restore, try Update first if you have not already tried it. Restore reinstalls iOS and erases all data on the iPhone.
See Apple's current Recovery Mode instructions before continuing.
Part 6: DFU Mode — An Advanced Option If Recovery Mode Fails
If your iPhone is still stuck on a black screen with a spinning wheel after a force restart and Recovery Mode has not worked, DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode is another advanced recovery option you may encounter. It allows a computer to communicate with the iPhone at a lower level than the standard Recovery Mode workflow.
DFU mode should not be your first choice for a spinning-wheel problem. Try the less disruptive methods above first, especially a force restart and Recovery Mode. Apple currently recommends Recovery Mode as its standard computer-based recovery path when an iPhone cannot update, restore, or start normally.
Important: Entering DFU mode is not the same as erasing your iPhone. However, using DFU mode to restore the device will erase its content and settings. If your data is important and you do not have a backup, consider Apple Support or another non-destructive troubleshooting option before proceeding with a restore.
The exact DFU button sequence varies by iPhone model and is sensitive to timing. Because Apple does not present DFU mode as part of its standard consumer Recovery Mode instructions, avoid using outdated button combinations intended for older iPhone models or older versions of iTunes.
If Recovery Mode cannot update or restore the iPhone, or the computer still cannot recognize the device, consider contacting Apple Support or an Apple service provider before attempting a DFU restore.
Part 7: Contact Apple Support or a Service Provider
Contact Apple Support or an Apple service channel if the spinning wheel continues after charging and a force restart, if the iPhone has visible or suspected damage, or if a computer cannot detect it. Service is also appropriate when you are concerned about data loss, a button does not work, or you do not want to continue with Recovery Mode yourself.
Start with the least disruptive option: charge the iPhone, perform the force-restart sequence by pressing and quickly releasing Volume Up, pressing and quickly releasing Volume Down, and then pressing and holding the Side button until the Apple logo appears, and then decide whether computer recovery, an optional desktop tool, or professional service is the right next step.
safe & secureFrequently Asked Questions
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1. Why did my iPhone screen go black and show a loading symbol?
An iPhone screen can go black and show a loading symbol when a system reload, startup process, or update does not finish. Low power, software problems, repeated boot loops, and hardware trouble are other possible causes. -
2. How do I fix an iPhone black screen with a spinning wheel?
First connect the iPhone to reliable power if the battery may be low. Then, on an iPhone with Face ID, press and quickly release Volume Up, press and quickly release Volume Down, and press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears. If it remains stuck, consider computer-based recovery or Apple Support. -
3. How do I force reset an unresponsive iPhone?
For an iPhone with Face ID, press and quickly release Volume Up, press and quickly release Volume Down, then press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears. The process may take longer than 10 seconds. -
4. How do I get rid of the spinning wheel of death on an iPhone?
Press and quickly release Volume Up, press and quickly release Volume Down, then press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears. If the spinning wheel of death continues, use Apple's computer-recovery instructions or contact Apple Support. -
5. What can I do if my iPhone is stuck on the spinning wheel and I can't erase all content and settings?
If the iPhone is stuck and you can't erase all content and settings, do not keep repeating the erase attempt. Try a force restart first. If that fails, use computer-based recovery or contact Apple Support, and remember that a restore can erase the device. -
6. What should I do if my iPhone is stuck in a boot loop?
If your iPhone is stuck in a boot loop, try charging it and perform the force-restart sequence: press and quickly release Volume Up, press and quickly release Volume Down, then press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears. Repeated restarting after those steps may require computer recovery or professional service. -
7. Why is my iPad showing a spinning wheel?
An iPad showing a spinning wheel may be completing a reload, startup, or update, or it may have a software, power, or hardware problem. Use the force-restart instructions for the specific iPad model, then contact Apple Support if it remains unresponsive. -
8. What should I try first when an iPhone loading circle will not go away?
Try charging the iPhone if its battery may be low, then, on an iPhone with Face ID, press and quickly release Volume Up, press and quickly release Volume Down, and press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears. -
9. Does restoring an iPhone stuck on a spinning wheel erase its data?
Yes. Choosing Restore in Apple's computer recovery workflow reinstalls iOS and erases all data on the iPhone. Try less disruptive troubleshooting first and do not choose Restore until you understand the data-loss consequence and have considered whether a backup is available. -
10. Can Dr.Fone repair an iPhone black screen with a spinning wheel without erasing data?
For software-related iOS system problems, Dr.Fone's Standard Repair mode is designed to preserve personal data. If Standard Repair does not resolve the issue, Advanced Repair is a deeper repair option that erases data, so back up first when possible.
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