What if my SE 1st gen won't go into recovery mode?

Hi JayHu,

Thanks for the response. We see the issue is persisting. You are correct to turn off the device, then connect the device to your computer while holding down the home button. Make sure to continue holding until you see the recovery screen. When performing these steps, make sure you have iTunes or Finder open.

Remove the passcode on iPhone SE (1st generation), and iPhone 6s and earlier

1. Make sure that your iPhone isn't connected to your computer.
2. Press and hold the Side (or Top) button until the power off slider appears. Drag the slider to turn off your iPhone. Then connect your iPhone to your computer while holding the Home button. Keep holding the Home button until you see the recovery mode screen.

If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled

Locate and view your connected device on your computer

Hope this helps.

Hi JayHu,

Thanks for your post! We understand that your device will not go into recovery. What exactly happens when you try to put the device into recovery? If you haven't already, follow the steps listed in the article below.

If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Let us know what you find out!

Take care!

"What if" will depend partly on why you want to put it into recovery mode...