Use iTunes to Restore iPhone in Recovery Mode

Use iTunes to Restore iPhone in Recovery Mode


You can also restore your device in recovery mode via iTunes when iPhone update error occurs while updating with iTunes. This method will restore your device to factory settings and you will be able to give a fresh start to the device. Here is how to do this.


To put the iPhone in recovery mode:


Press the 'Power' and 'Home' button and hold down them simultaneously in your iPhone 6 or below versions. Don't release when you see Apple logo. Release the buttons when there is a screen comes saying 'Connect to iTunes'.


For iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, hold down 'Volume Down' instead of 'Home' button. The rest process is the same as iPhone 6.


For iPhone 8/8 Plus/X, press and release 'Volume Up'. Then press and release 'Volume Down'. Now hold down the 'Power' button until Connect to iTunes screen appears. Let go of the button now.





Once your respective devices are in recovery mode, connect it to the PC via lightening cable and iTunes will detect your device now.


You will be informed that your device in recovery mode has been detected. Hit on 'OK' and then 'Restore'. Confirm the process and your device will be restored now fixing all the errors.


If you can’t sync with iTunes and want to rescue data from a disable iPhone, you could try Gihosoft iPhone Data Recovery. Also feel free to ask questions on the iDevice is disabled error in the comments section below.