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Fix iPhone Stuck on Apple Logo If Storage is Full

By Michael | Last Updated

Is your iPhone stuck on the Apple logo because its storage is full? When your iPhone storage space is full, the performance of the device will start to be erratic, and the device's software or operating system may also begin to have problems. As time goes on, your iPhone may get stuck on the Apple logo. In this article, I will provide you with a comprehensive guide to fix iPhone stuck on Apple logo if storage is full.

  1. Fix 1: Force restart your iPhone
  2. Fix 2: Use iDevice Genius to free up your iPhone storage
  3. Fix 3: Use iTunes to restore iPhone

fix iphone stuck on apple logo if storage is full

Fix 1: Force restart your iPhone

A simple force reboot can get your iPhone back to normal for a while. Then you can free up your iPhone storage space. Here's how to force restart different iPhones.

iPhone 8 and later: Press and release the Volume Up button, then press and release the Volume Down button. At last, press and hold the Side button and then release it when the Apple logo appears.

iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: Press and hold the Volume Down button and the Power (Sleep/Wake) button at the same time, then release both buttons when the Apple logo appears.

iPhone 6s and earlier: Press and hold the Power (Sleep/Wake) button and Home button simultaneously for a few seconds, then release both buttons when the Apple logo is displayed on the screen.

force restart your iphone

Fix 2: Use iDevice Genius to free up your iPhone storage

iSunshare iDevice Genius is a versatile tool that frees up space on your iPhone to make it faster and cleaner. It not only enables you to clean up crash logs generated by stuck or crashed apps, but also allows you to export or delete pictures or large files to free up space on your iPhone. It also allows you to uninstall all unused third-party apps on your iPhone to gain more space.

Step 1: Download and install iDevice Genius on your computer. Connect your iPhone to your computer with a USB cable. Make sure the newest iTunes has been installed on your computer.

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Step 2: In the main interface of the software, click the Scan button to do a full analysis of how much space you can free up for your iPhone. You should not use the iPhone during the scanning process.

click scan to get more details

Step 3: After scanning, you can see how much storage space you can free up. You can click the Clean button to clean up crash logs, download file caches, and recording files. For pictures and large files, you can click the Clean button to export to your computer.

click clean option

Step 4: In the Pictures interface, you can classify the pictures by Year, Month or Day. You can also double click or right click to preview the picture details. Select the pictures you want to export to your computer, then click the Export button and choose a storage location from your computer to save the pictures.

export pictures to your pc

Step 5: Then, you can delete the unwanted pictures directly. Just go to select the pictures and click the Delete button. When the delete process is finished, you will see how much storage space have been released. You can perform the same steps above for large files on your iPhone.

delete unwanted pictures

Step 6: iDevice Genius can also help you to remove the third-party applications from your iPhone, simply select the Uninstall option on the left side of the software's main screen. Then click the Scan button on the right side.

scan apps in your iphone

Step 7: After scanning, it will list all your third-party apps with their version, application size, and document size. To free up more space, you can delete unused or unwanted apps by clicking the Uninstall button behind the app, and the app will be uninstalled immediately.

click uninstall option

Fix 3: Use iTunes to restore iPhone

You can fix the iPhone stuck on Apple logo with full storage by updating and restoring your device. However, when your iPhone is stuck on the Apple logo screen and has no storage space, you cannot upgrade it. You need to make a backup because restoring your iPhone by this method will delete all the current data. iSunshare iSyncGenius is a great choice for you to backup iPhone data quickly and securely.

Step 1: Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes. Connect your iPhone to your computer with a USB cable.

Step 2: Launch recovery mode on your iPhone. Here's how to enter recovery mode for different iPhone models.

For iPhone 8 or later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation): Press and quickly release the volume up button. Press and quickly release the volume down button. Then, press and hold the side button until you see the recovery mode screen.

For iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: Press and hold the side and volume down buttons at the same time. Keep holding them until you see the recovery mode screen.

For iPhone 6s or earlier, including iPhone SE (1st generation): Press and hold both the Home and the side buttons at the same time. Keep holding them until you see the recovery mode screen.

Tip: iOSBoot Genius is a free and useful tool that can help you enter or exit recovery mode with one click. If you have trouble entering recovery mode manually, this software is a good choice.

Step 3: After successfully entering the recovery mode, iTunes will recognize your device. Then, select the Restore option in the pop-up window. After the restore is complete, your iPhone will automatically restart.

click restore button

One more tip: You can also use DFU mode to restore your iPhone with iTunes. Utilizing iTunes with DFU mode is one of the best techniques to restore your iPhone. However, your data will be lost when the process finalizes.

Closing Thoughts:

If none of the fixes listed above solve your problem, then you need to contact Apple. It is possible that there is something wrong with the hardware and you need to contact Apple Support and ask an expert to provide you with a repair.

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