iPhone Stuck on Apple Logo? Here’s The Fix

Is your iPhone stuck on the Apple logo? In this article, I’ll explain exactly how you can fix when your iPhone becomes stuck on the Apple logo with the spinning wheel, the screen is black and buttons are unresponsive.

Your iPhone may get stuck on Apple logo when you turn it on or during / after an iOS update. This problem is known to happen even though not very common.

If your iPhone is stuck on the Apple logo during startup and will not load past the home screen, you may think that your device is completely damaged. However, that may not be the case. Here are some fixes that can get your iPhone out of the startup loop and start working correctly again.

Please note, the troubleshooting tips given in this guide applies to all
iPhone models.

What Causes an iPhone Stuck on the Apple Logo

The iPhone may get stuck on the Apple logo screen when there’s a glitch with the operating system or the phone’s hardware. It’s challenging for the ordinary user to figure out why an iPhone is stuck on Apple logo, but there are a few common causes:

• Problems when upgrading your iPhone to a new version of iOS.
• Problems when jailbreaking your device
• Running an outdated beta version of iOS.
• when transferring data from an older iPhone to a new one.
• Hardware damage to the internals of your device.

Ways to fix an iPhone stuck on the Apple logo.

If your iPhone has been stuck on the Apple logo screen for a long time, there are a few troubleshooting tips you can try to fix the issue.

Please note: If these fixes don’t work, you may need to contact Apple support, or visit an Apple Store for further support. More on that at the end of the article.

Here’s how to Fix an iPhone Stuck on the Apple Logo.

1. Restart the iPhone:

Many problems, including an iPhone stuck on the Apple logo, can be fixed with a simple restart. Honestly, a simple restart is unlikely to fix the problem in this case, but it’s the easiest fix and that makes it worth trying. It only take a few taps.

Pro tip: If a standard restart doesn’t fix the problem, you should also try a hard reset. A hard reset clears out more of the iPhone’s memory (without erasing your data) and can sometimes resolve problems you may not figure out. Different iPhone models require different procedures for this. Please follow these steps:

• To force restart iPhone 8 or newer (iPhone X, iPhone 11 and later): Quickly press and release the volume up button, quickly press and release the volume down button, finally, press and hold the power button until your iPhone restarts.
• To force restart iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus: Press and hold down the side and volume down buttons together until the Apple logo appears on the screen.
• To force restart older iPhone models (iPhone 5, iPhone 6 etc): Press and hold the home and side buttons together until you see the Apple logo.

2. Put the iPhone into Recovery Mode:

If your iPhone is still stuck on Apple logo after performing a force restart, then you may want to put your iPhone into Recovery Mode. Recovery Mode is a specific troubleshooting mode that can resolve this problem. When your iPhone is stuck at the Apple logo, it means that the operating system is having issues booting up. Recovery Mode boots up the phone, but prevents the OS from running so you can fix it. Recovery Mode lets you install a fresh version of iOS or a backup of your data.

Apple makes it easy to put an iPhone into recovery mode and this fixes the problems in most cases. You just need a computer with iTunes installed on it. Please follow these steps:

1. Build a connection between your iPhone and computer using a USB cable.
2. Launch iTunes on your computer.
3. Depending on your iPhone model, follow these steps::

• iPhone 8 or newer: Quickly press and release the volume up button and quickly press and release the volume down button and then press and hold the side button until your device enters recovery mode.
• iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus: Press and hold the side and volume down buttons together at the same time until your device enters recovery mode.
• iPhone 6s and older iPhone models: Press and hold the home and side buttons together at the same time until your device enters recovery mode.

If Update doesn’t fix your problem, try the Restore option, this option will erase all of your data and reinstall iOS. Just follow the onscreen prompts.

3. Use DFU Mode:

DFU (Device Firmware Update) Mode stops your iPhone partway through the startup process and allows you to restore your device, load a backup, or start fresh. It works like Recovery Mode, however,it’s more focused on fixing the kind of low-level glitches that cause the iPhone to be stuck on the Apple logo. Using DFU Mode takes some practice because it requires a precise set of actions, however, it resolves problems in most cases.

To put iPhone 8 or newer into DFU mode:

1. Ensure that your computer is running the latest version of iTunes,
2. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable and launch iTunes.
3. Quickly press and release the Volume Up button. Then, quickly press and release the Volume Down button. Press and hold the Side button until the screen turns black
4. Immediately the screen goes black, press and hold the Volume Down button together with the Side button for 5 seconds.
5. Release the Side button while still pressing the Volume Down button. Do this until the computer detects that your iPhone is in Recovery mode.
6. Immediately release the Volume Down button.
7. Click Restore and your firmware will be reloaded.

To put iPhone 7, 7 Plus, 6s, and older models into DFU mode:

1. ensure that your computer is running the latest iTunes version
2. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable and launch iTunes.
3. For iPhone 6, 6s, and earlier, press and hold the Side button and the Home button together for 8 seconds. For 7 and 7 Plus, press and hold the Side and the Volume Down button for 8 seconds.
4. Immediately release the Side button on the 6s and older devices but keep pressing the Home button. For the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, let go of the Side button but keep pressing the Volume Down button.
5. When the iPhone is detected in iTunes with the message “iTunes has detected an iPhone in recovery mode”, release the buttons and you’ve successfully entered DFU mode.
6. Press Restore to complete the process.

Bonus tip: If your iPhone is stuck at the Apple logo when connected to a computer using a USB cable, the cable could be faulty. Try using a different USB cable and check if it works.

4. Get Help From Apple:

If you tried all the above steps and your iPhone is still stuck at the Apple logo, you need tocontact Apple.
make a genius bar reservation
to get in-person support or
contact Apple Support through online live chat.