How to enter DFU Mode on iPhone 7 and 7 Plus?

How to enter DFU Mode on iPhone 7 and 7 Plus?

Connect the iPhone 7 to a Mac or PC with a Lightning to USB cable.

Press and hold the On/Off button on the right side of your iPhone for 3 seconds.

Now, press and hold down the Volume Down button on the left side of your iPhone while still holding the On/Off button.

Make sure to keep both buttons held down for 10 seconds.

Note: If the Apple logo appears on the screen, you’ll have to restart the process. Make sure not to hold them for too long.

Now, release the On/Off Button but keep holding the Volume Down button for about 5 seconds.

Note: If the Plug into Computer notification appears on the screen, you’ll need to start again. Make sure not to hold it for too long.

Your iPhone will now be in DFU Mode. The screen will be black.

How to enter DFU Mode on iPhone 6s and earlier

Connect your iPhone 6s, SE 1st generation, or earlier to a computer.

Press and hold the right side On/Off button for 3 seconds.

Next, while still pressing the On/Off button, press and hold the Home button on the front of your device.

Continue to hold both buttons for 10 seconds. Use a watch if needed.

Note: If you hold them for too long, you’ll see the Apple logo. This means you have been unsuccessful and will have to start from step one again.

Immediately after the 10 seconds is up, release the On/Off button but continue to hold the Home button for the next 5 seconds.

Note: If the Plug into the computer screen appears on the screen, you will need to start it again. Make sure not to hold it for too long.

After you correctly follow step 5, your iPhone’s screen will stay black. This means your iPhone is now in DFU mode.

iTunes or Finder will also show a popup. Click Restore iPhone to proceed.

The process to enter DFU mode on iPads with Face ID is similar to iPhones with Face ID and iPhone 8/SE 2020. Here’s a recap.

Connect your iPad with Face ID to a Mac or PC.

Press and hold the Power button at the top of the iPad for 3 seconds.

Keep holding the power button. Next, press and hold the Volume Down button from the right side of the iPad.

Keep holding both buttons for 10 seconds. Use a watch if needed.

Note: If you see the Apple logo, it means you’ve held it for too long. In such a case, you’ll have to start the process again.

Now, release the top Power button but keep holding the Volume Down button for the next 5 seconds.

If the iPad screen stays black, and you see a popup in iTunes or Finder, it means you are successfully in DFU mode.

How to put an iPad that has a Home button in DFU Mode

The process of putting an iPad with Home Button in DFU mode is similar to iPhone 6s and earlier. Take a look.

Connect your iPad to a Mac or PC via Lightning to USB cable.

Press and hold the top Power button for 3 seconds.

Next, while still holding the power button, press and hold the Home button at the front of your iPad.

Continue to hold both buttons for 10 seconds. Use a watch if needed.

Note: If you hold them for too long, you’ll see the Apple logo. This means you have been unsuccessful and will have to start from step one again.

Immediately after 10 seconds, release the top Power button but continue to hold the Home button for the next 5 seconds.

Note: If the Plug into Computer screen appears, you’ll need to start it again. Make sure not to hold it for too long.

After you correctly follow step 5, your iPad’s screen will stay black. This means your device is now in DFU mode.

iTunes or Finder will also show a popup. Click Restore iPhone to proceed.

Put an iPad that has a Home button in DFU Mode

How to exit DFU Mode on any iPhone or iPad

If you change your mind and want to exit DFU mode midway, here’s how to exit DFU mode on the iPhone and iPad.