How to factory reset iphone stuck on apple logo

It is very frustrating when your iPhone gets stuck on the Apple logo for hours and you can’t scroll through Instagram or keep in touch with your friends. At iSmash, our experts can help you with this problem. Read on, to find out more about how you fix an iPhone stuck on apple logo.

1. Physical damage to the iPhoneIf you accidentally dropped your iPhone, it is likely that you may have damaged the internal hardware. This could impact your iPhone’s ability to reboot, in turn leading to the Apple screen of death! If you’re 100% sure that this is the culprit, check out our iPhone repair service page - we might be able to quickly replace damaged parts and get you back online in as little as 30 minutes.2. Liquid damageIt’s not uncommon for an iPhone to be exposed to water, but unfortunately, even a small droplet can affect the internal hardware of your device, often leaving you with that annoying Apple logo that just won't move! Read our iSmash guide to resolve any liquid damage issues.3. Software issuesSoftware issues are probably the most common reason for your iPhone being stuck on the Apple logo. Nine times out of ten, software issues are caused by either a failed software update, using an older version of the Apple iOS or having a jailbroken iPhone.

How to factory reset iphone stuck on apple logo

1. Hard Reboot your iPhoneThis might be the simplest option, but turning your device off and on again, is a tried and tested method that might just work for minor glitches. So, how do you do a hard reset?iPhone 7 Plus models and older: press and hold the volume down and on/off buttons simultaneously. iPhone 8 or X models: press and quickly release the volume up button, then press and quickly release the volume down button, and finally press and hold the power button.

2. Put your phone in recovery modeThis is generally the next step to take if resetting the phone doesn’t work, as the recovery mode is specifically designed to deal with software issues. Provided you have a backup file, recovery mode allows you to delete your corrupt files, and replace them with a functional iOS.Recovery Mode for iPhone 7/7 Plus or earlier models

  • Connect your phone to a Laptop, with iTunes ready.
  • Press and hold the volume down and on/off button simultaneously, keep holding the buttons even after the logo reappears.
  • Release when your iPhone connects to iTunes.
  • You should see the following message: ‘There is a problem with the iPhone that requires it to be updated or restored’. You should then follow the instructions to update or restore your iOS.
Recovery Mode for iPhone 8/8 Plus/X
  • Connect your iPhone to a computer, with iTunes open.
  • Press and quickly release the volume up button, then press and quickly release the volume down button, and finally press and hold the power button (do not release).
  • Release when your iPhone connects to iTunes.
  • You should see the following message: ‘There is a problem with the iPhone that requires it to be updated or restored’. You should then follow the instructions to update or restore your iOS.

3. DFU mode

DFU or Device Firmware Update allows you to connect to iTunes and bypass the automatic update. This allows you to change the firmware (software that allows an iPhone to be updated) to any version; think of it as a manual override instead of putting the phone in the recovery mode.DFU mode for iPhone 7/7 Plus or earlier models
  • Connect your iPhone to a computer, with iTunes ready.
  • Press and hold the volume down and on/off button simultaneously for ten seconds.
  • Release the on/off button; hold volume down for ten seconds. If your screen is blank, your iPhone is in DFU mode.
  • Now, when you launch iTunes, you should get the following message: ‘iPhone has detected an iPhone in recovery mode. You must restore this iPhone before it can be used with iTunes’. You can now either restore your phone to factory settings or load a backup.
DFU mode for iPhone 8/Plus/X
  • Connect your iPhone to a computer, with iTunes ready.
  • Press and quickly release the volume up button, then press and quickly release the volume down button, and finally press and hold the power button for ten seconds
  • Release the button; hold volume down for ten seconds. This time you should get a blank screen which means your phone is in DFU mode.

4. Get help from iSmash techniciansIn a hurry to fix your iPhone stuck on apple logo? No problem. You can also book an appointment on our website, in any one of our stores. And remember, you have the option of visiting us in-store or posting your device by mail. Express repair guaranteed!Our specialists have extensive hands-on experience in dealing with similar problems, and would be more than happy to resolve your issues!

First solution: Force restart your iPhone 11 that's stuck on white Apple logo..
Quickly press then release the Volume Up key..
Quickly press then release the Volume Down key..
Press and hold the Side button for about 10 seconds then release when you see the Apple logo..

Why does my iPhone show the Apple logo but won't turn on?

Software issues Software issues are probably the most common reason for your iPhone being stuck on the Apple logo. Nine times out of ten, software issues are caused by either a failed software update, using an older version of the Apple iOS or having a jailbroken iPhone.

Why is my iPhone stuck on the Apple logo even after hard reset?

If the hard reset doesn't work, it's possible that your phone may have been in the middle of an update and been interrupted, or that for another reason, reinstalling your IOS can get things back on track. To do this, you need a computer with iTunes installed on it, as well as a USB cable to connect your iPhone.
When your iPhone is stuck at the Apple logo, it means that the operating system is having trouble starting up. Recovery Mode boots up the phone, but stops the OS from running so you can fix it. When using Recovery Mode, you can install a fresh version of iOS or a backup of your data.