Why doesn’t my IPhone boot?

I have a iPhone 8 64GB and it was accidentally unplugged whilst a ITunes IOS restore was going on and I’ve tried following online steps by plugging the phone into a pc then pressing the volume up then the Volume down button than holding the power button but the phone still doesn’t want to boot and I can’t find a way to get the phone to boot and I need some help to get the iPhone 8 to boot.

Posted on Jun 30, 2023 4:41 AM

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Posted on Jun 30, 2023 4:46 AM

As described, the iTunes update/restore process was interrupted - likely corrupting the OS. Your iPhone will likely require a Factory Restore to recover the iPhone:

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support


If you are unable to resolve the problem yourself, you may need to seek assistance from the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP):

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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Jun 30, 2023 4:46 AM in response to Notdungeon

As described, the iTunes update/restore process was interrupted - likely corrupting the OS. Your iPhone will likely require a Factory Restore to recover the iPhone:

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support


If you are unable to resolve the problem yourself, you may need to seek assistance from the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP):

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

Jun 30, 2023 4:49 AM in response to Notdungeon

Hello,

The timing is a little critical, you may have to try it several times.

  1. Press and quickly release the volume up button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume down button.
  3. Press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo (could be as long as 30 seconds) 

See this for more detail:

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won‘t turn on or is frozen

Also see:

If your computer doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod

Good luck.

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