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How to Fix iDevice Stuck in DFU Mode Using 3uTools?

08/03/2018

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We posted about exiting Recovery mode on 3uTools before. Now it is about exiting DFU mode. It's hard to tell whether your iPhone is stuck in DFU Mode or simply freezes at the black screen. You can easily check the status of your device on 3uTools. 


How to Fix iDevice Stuck in DFU Mode Using 3uTools?


If you're in trouble with DFU Mode or can not exit DFU mode manually, this post is a helper for you. The method I'm going to introduce is workable on all models of iPhone. 


With the step-by-step instructions, what you need to do is simply follow this guide. No more cliche, let's hit the road.

 

Method 1: A Hard Restart to Get iPhone Out of DFU Mode

Hold down the “Home” and “Power” button of your iPhone while still connected to iTunes until the Apple logo appears on the screen. Hit the “Power” button to reboot your iPhone iPad. If all goes well, you should be out of DFU after the reboot.


If it is not working, please keep reading.

 

Method 2: The Great Way to Exit DFU Mode on iPhone iPad (without Data Loss)

Step 1. Install the latest version of 3uTools, and launch it.


Step 2. Click Flash & JB -> Easy Flash, then select the firmware version you want to flash. Please remember to select the option “Retain User’s Data While Flashing”.

 

How to Fix iDevice Stuck in DFU Mode Using 3uTools?


Step 3. Please confirm the network and connection between your device and your PC. Then click “Flash”.

 

Step 4. Please wait patiently till the process is completed. If there is no hardware issue on your device, you can flash your device successfully. 


How to Fix iDevice Stuck in DFU Mode Using 3uTools?

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
V9.0 2025-11-11
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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
v3.01 2025-11-20
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rpm file
v3.01 2025-11-20
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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