If you are an iPhone user, you have faced the issue of seeing your iPhone get stuck on the Apple logo and just can’t get through it. We all have been there at some point.
In the worst situation, the iPhone won’t turn on/stuck on the Apple logo due to hardware damage, so it requires service. But before rushing out to an Apple store, try to figure out the causes that cause software problems on your iPhone with some of these solutions.
Why Your iPhone Won’t Turn On and Is Stuck on the Apple Logo
The iPhone gets stuck on the apple logo due to some problems that you can figure out on your own, but first, you must be wondering what is causing the problem. If you understand the main reasons, it won’t happen again. The most common reasons are as under
- During an update or restore of our iPhones, some issues may occur while installing or performing a regular restore. Your iPhone can get stuck on the Apple logo screen, whether it is any model of iPhone.
- If you have performed jailbreak yourself or you got it checked by any technician, your iPhone can get stuck on the Apple logo after the jailbreak process.
- If you have dropped your iPhone and some internal hardware damage has occurred. This could be the reason that your iPhone won’t turn on/stuck on the Apple logo.
How to Fix an iPhone Stuck on the Apple Logo
One of the repair tips mentioned below is fixing your iPhone, which is stuck on the apple logo screen. Before going to any repair shop, you can figure out the problem and its solution on your own.
Force Restart Your iPhone
A forced restart of an iPhone has different systems for every model of iPhone, which might help the phone work properly after restarting it.
iPhone 6S, iPhone SE ( 1st generation ), and Earlier
Press and hold the sleek/wake button and home button simultaneously, release both buttons when the Apple logo appears.
iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus
Press and hold the sleep/wake button and volume down button simultaneously, release both buttons when the Apple logo appears.
iPhone 8, iPhone SE ( 2nd generation ), and later
Press and immediately release the volume up button, press and immediately release the volume down button, and then press and hold the side button. Release the button when the Apple logo appears.
Reinstall iOS
If your problem is still not solved with the first method, try another technique: restoring or updating your iPhone using iTunes using the computer by following these simple steps.
- Open iTunes
- Connect the computer with your iPhone with a USB cable
- Tap the option to Trust This computer
- Select your iPhone appearing in iTunes
- Click on restore iPhone in iTunes.
Must make a backup before restoring the iPhone - Click update
Without erasing your data computer will download and reinstall iOS On your computer
Use System Repair Programs
Another solution for the iPhone, which is stuck on the Apple logo, is using system repair programs that are paid or freely available on the internet. Some of them are Fixppo,iMyFone, Dr.fone.
Do a Factory Restore
Your iPhone won’t turn on/stuck on the apple logo? You may consider performing a factory restore. This particular option will erase all the data on your iPhone. If you have a backup of your data in your iCloud, this thing will be much easier for you.
If you do not have a backup, you’ll lose your precious data once this process is completed.
Want to do a complete factory restore? Here’s how to do it: Enter into the recovery mode as described in the previous headings. Instead of selecting to update, you should be selecting the Restore option.
DFU Restore
DFU (default firmware update) is the restoration process in which an iPhone user can not get its data back. In this process, use a USB cable to connect it to your computer and follow the steps given below.
DFU iPhone 6S, iPhone SE (1st generation ), and earlier models
- Turn your iPhone off and connect to your computer before starting the DFU setup.
- Make Sure iTunes is running
- Press and hold the side button for 3 seconds.
- Press and hold the home button. Hold both buttons for 10 seconds and Don’t release the side button.
- Now, release the side button and keep holding the home button for 5 seconds.
- Just release the Home button.
- if the screen is in black, then it is in DFU mode.
DFU iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus
- Turn your iPhone off and connect to your computer before starting the DFU setup.
- Make Sure iTunes is running
- Press and hold the side button for 3 seconds.
- Press and hold the home button. Hold both buttons for 10 seconds and Don’t release the side button.
- Just release both buttons.
- if the screen is in black, then it is in DFU mode.
DFU iPhone 8 iPhone SE ( 2nd generation ) and Later Models
- Turn your iPhone off and connect to your computer before starting the DFU setup.
- Make Sure iTunes is running
- Press and hold the side button for 3 seconds.
- Press and hold the volume down button. Hold both buttons for 10 seconds and Don’t release the side button.
- Now, release the side button and continue holding the volume down button for another 5 seconds.
- Just release the volume down buttons.
- if the screen is in black, then it is in DFU mode.
Final Words
If you’re tired and exhausted by doing all the above options, and still facing the problem, then it’s time to get it repaired by a mobile technician. If your phone’s under warranty, Apple should claim the repair for free, it might be some hardware issues, for example, your logic board is damaged and needs to be replaced.
When your iPhone is stuck on the Apple logo, the most important thing is to find out what might have caused it, your next move should be trying out these solutions listed above.
