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The Most Simplest Way to Enter DFU Mode

07/11/2017

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It is difficult for some iOS users to set their iPhone into DFU mode. If you have met the same problem, please keep reading, this tutorial aims to show you the most simplest and most classic way to enter DFU Mode.

 

What’s DFU Mode?

DFU Mode is a state that you can put your iPhone into where it can interface with iTunes/3uTools but doesn’t load the iPhone operating system or boot loader, this is differ DFU Mode from Recovery Mode. DFU stands for Device Firmware Update.

 

* Connect your iPhone to PC using the USB cable.

 

* Right Click Computer -> Properties-> Device Manager -> Universal Serial Bus controllers , and then you’ll see the item “Apple Mobile Device USB Driver”.

 

The Most Simplest Way to Enter DFU Mode


* Press Power button and Volume Down button simultaneously, when you see Apple Mobile Device USB Driver is gone, you need to release Power button, (keep holding Volume Down button). When you see Apple Mobile Device USB Driver shows again, you need to release Volume Down button, your iPhone has been set into DFU Mode at this moment.

 

If you press Power button and Volume Down button when iDevice is turned on, you may see that iPhone’s screen is black when it enters DFU Mode. Some people reported that they can see a broken image on their iPhone’s screen, please don’t worry, it is normal. It is also one of signs to enter DFU Mode.


Windows
Mac OS
iOS
Linux
3uTools
Win 64-bit For this device
V9.0 2025-11-11
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Win 32-bit For this device
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3uTools V3.18
2025-09-18
Please use the 3uTools PC client to install the iOS client:
1、 Install either the Windows or Mac version of 3uTools on your computer
2、 Open the PC client and connect your device to the computer via USB cable
3、 After the connection is successful, wait for the computer to automatically install the mobile app for the device, or locate “Install Mobile App” on the computer and manually click to install.
3uTools
deb file
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rpm file
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Windows
iOS
Android
3uAirPlayer
Win 64-bit For this device
V6.0.2 2025-11-19
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Win 32-bit For this device
V6.0.2 2025-11-19
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iOS Device Mirroring (No App Required)
1、 Install 3uAirPlayer on the Windows PC
2、 Open Control Center and select Screen Mirroring
3、 From the list, choose your PC to start mirroring
4、 Or connect your iOS device to the PC via USB to begin mirroring
Scan to get "3uAirPlayer" App