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"My iPhone 14 is stuck in the boot loop, can I fix the boot loop for iPhone?"
Have you ever encountered a situation where the Apple logo on your iPhone shows up for a few seconds, then suddenly disappears and reappears again? This means your iPhone has suffered from the common problem of being stuck in the boot loop. To fix iPhone stuck in boot loop, this article will provide you with a comprehensive guide.
There are many reasons why iPhone boot loop may occur. Before we explore the different ways to fix the iPhone boot loop issue, it is important to know the cause of this problem.
1. Jailbreak iPhone
Jailbreaking your iPhone means you can download apps and perform more functions without the App Store. However, a jailbroken iPhone is vulnerable to malware attacks.
2. Failed to update the software
Generally, this happens because the process of updating your iOS is stopped unexpectedly, then it may cause the iPhone to get stuck in the boot loop. Even after completing the update, your phone may fail and have this problem.
3. Unstable connection
An unstable connection between your iPhone and computer can also cause your iPhone to get stuck in a boot loop when updating or backing up data with iTunes.
4. iPhone screen or battery replacement
Complaints from users show that iPhones reboot to cycle the Apple logo after screen or battery replacement.
iSunshare iOS Repair Genius is a powerful tool to fix iPhone/iPad with or without data loss. It enables you to fix most common system problems such as black screen of death, white screen of death, stuck on the Apple logo, boot loops, etc. It is also compatible with all iOS versions and devices, including the latest iOS 17 and iPhone 15.
Note: Before using this software, you should make sure that iTunes is the latest version.
Step 1: Download and install iOS Repair Genius on your PC.
Step 2: In the main screen of the software, there are two modes to choose from: Standard Mode and Advanced Mode. Standard Mode can fix your iOS device without data loss, and Advanced Mode can fix your iOS device and delete all data. Here I will use the Standard Mode as an example.
Step 3: Hit Start button to continue.
Step 4: Make sure your device is connected to PC with USB cable. then click Next button.
Step 5: The software will automatically identify your device model and show you the latest available version of the firmware. Click the Select button to choose the location from your PC where to save the package, and then click the Download button to download the firmware package. If the download fails, you can click the Copy button to download it on your browser. Then click the Select button at the bottom to import it. If you have already downloaded a firmware package on your computer, simply click Select to add it.
Step 6: Wait for firmware verify.
Step 7: All preparations have been completed. Click Repair button to start repairing.
Step 8: Wait for a while until a window pops up prompting that the device has been repaired successfully. Click OK to close the window. In the end, your iPhone will work properly and boot up automatically.
Rebooting your device will fix most simple errors on iPhone, Android and other phones. It also works for iPhones that are stuck in a boot loop. But it may not always take effect. For different models of iPhone, you need to press and hold different keys at the same time.
For iPhone 6s/6 and earlier: Press the "Home" button and "Power" button at the same time and hold for a few seconds until you see the screen go black and you can let go of both buttons. Then press the "Power" button, hold it down until the Apple logo appears, and then release the button.
For iPhone 7 and 7 plus: Press and hold your iPhone's "Power" button and "Volume Down" button at the same time. Once you see the screen go black, you can release them both. Then press and hold the "Power button" until the Apple logo appears, then release the button.
For iPhone 8, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone 11/12/13/14/15: Press and release the "Volume Up" button and repeat the action of the "Volume Down" button. Then press and hold the "Power" button and wait for the Apple logo to appear. Finally, enter your passcode to boot up your iPhone.
With the help of iTunes, you can break the iPhone boot loop and restore this iPhone. This method can be followed to recover the device even after placing it in recovery or DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode. However, this method can lead to data loss.
Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable and launch iTunes.
Step 2: Click the Summary tab in the left window, and then click Restore iPhone in the right window. Wait for a while as iTunes will restore your device.
Sometimes the iPhone boot loop problem is caused by an older OS version. For example, if there are some new apps that are not compatible with the old ios version, your iPhone may get stuck on the boot loop. And this kind of problem can often be solved by upgrading the iOS version.
To update your iOS, simply go to Settings > General > Software Update. If an update is available, click "Download and Install" to update.
Since some settings may cause boot loop issue, you can try to reset all settings to fix it. But this will erase all your data in iPhone.
Simply move to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset All Settings > Enter your passcode to reset all settings for your iPhone.
If all the above fixes fail to solve the iPhone boot loop problem, your iPhone must have a serious hardware problem. I suggest you contact a professional at the Apple after-sales center to have it repaired, as any improper hardware changes can cause the device to malfunction.
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