iphone xs stuck on recovery and not responding

iphone xs stuck in recovery mode tried connecting to computer with original cable but keeps disconecting

iPhone XS

Posted on Aug 31, 2023 8:19 AM

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Posted on Sep 1, 2023 8:13 AM

Hi there farida76,


If you are unable to restore your iPhone while it is in recovery mode, these steps from If you see an error when you update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod can help resolve this issue:

1. Update your Mac or PC
Update your Mac. Or if you have a PC, get updates from Microsoft. If you're using iTunes, make sure that you have the latest version of iTunes.

2. Plug your device directly into your computer
Plug your iPhone, iPad, or iPod directly into your computer's USB port (not into an attached keyboard or USB hub). Make sure that the cable is in good condition.
Make sure that your device is unlocked. If prompted, trust your device.
If you still see an error alert, try a different Apple USB cable or switch to a different USB port on your computer.
 
3. Restart your computer and your device
Turn off your computer, then turn it on again. Next, restart your device.
Learn how to restart your iPhonerestart your iPad, or restart your iPod touch.
 
4. Check your computer’s security software
You might need to update, change, or uninstall software that could be interfering with your computer's connection with iTunes.
 
5. Use a different computer
Update or restore your device on another computer that uses a different network.


If this continues after looking over that, reach out to Apple Support next. They would be the best equipped to look into you available options going forward. Contact them here: Apple Support


Take care!

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Sep 1, 2023 8:13 AM in response to farida76

Hi there farida76,


If you are unable to restore your iPhone while it is in recovery mode, these steps from If you see an error when you update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod can help resolve this issue:

1. Update your Mac or PC
Update your Mac. Or if you have a PC, get updates from Microsoft. If you're using iTunes, make sure that you have the latest version of iTunes.

2. Plug your device directly into your computer
Plug your iPhone, iPad, or iPod directly into your computer's USB port (not into an attached keyboard or USB hub). Make sure that the cable is in good condition.
Make sure that your device is unlocked. If prompted, trust your device.
If you still see an error alert, try a different Apple USB cable or switch to a different USB port on your computer.
 
3. Restart your computer and your device
Turn off your computer, then turn it on again. Next, restart your device.
Learn how to restart your iPhonerestart your iPad, or restart your iPod touch.
 
4. Check your computer’s security software
You might need to update, change, or uninstall software that could be interfering with your computer's connection with iTunes.
 
5. Use a different computer
Update or restore your device on another computer that uses a different network.


If this continues after looking over that, reach out to Apple Support next. They would be the best equipped to look into you available options going forward. Contact them here: Apple Support


Take care!

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