how to iPhone X DFU Mode
How to Enable DFU Mode
Before following the steps below, make sure you have the latest version of iTunes installed on your computer.
How to Exit DFU Mode
If you enabled DFU mode and want to manually exit out of it, here's how it's done.
How to Enable DFU Mode
Before following the steps below, make sure you have the latest version of iTunes installed on your computer.
- Turn on your iPhone if it isn't already.
- Connect it to your computer using a Lightning to USB cable.
- Launch iTunes on your computer, and check that your iPhone appears in the list of devices.
- On your iPhone, press the Volume Up button immediately followed by the Volume Down button.
- Next, press and hold the Side button (or power button) until your iPhone's screen turns black.
- Release the Side button and then hold down both the Side button and Volume Down button together for approximately five seconds.
- Now release the Side button, but continue to press the Volume Down button.
- Wait for at least five seconds for iTunes to recognize DFU recovery mode has been enabled.
How to Exit DFU Mode
If you enabled DFU mode and want to manually exit out of it, here's how it's done.
- Press the Volume Up button on your iPhone and quickly release it.
- Press the Volume Down button and release it.
- Press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears on your iPhone's screen.