How to Put iPhone 17 in Recovery Mode

In this step-by-step guide, you will learn how to put your iPhone 17 in Recovery Mode and solve any software issues you are facing with your device.

Recovery Mode is a special mode in iOS that lets you do a fresh install of iOS through restore. It also lets you perform an iOS update through your computer without deleting any data stored on it.

The Recovery Mode is useful when you need to restore your iPhone, reinstall iOS, or fix issues like a device stuck on the Apple logo, iPhone frozen or unresponsive, or after a failed update.

You can perform these steps with a Mac and Windows PC. On Windows, you will need the latest version of iTunes, which you can download from here.

Enter Recovery Mode on iPhone 17

1. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB-C cable.
2. Next, press and quickly release the Volume Up button.
3. Now, Press and release the Volume Down button.
4. Then press and hold the Side button. Keep the button pressed even when you see the Apple logo on the screen.
5. Let go of the button when you see the Recovery Mode screen on your iPhone.

Now, on your computer, launch Finder or iTunes (Windows). You will see a message saying an iPhone has been detected in Recovery Mode.

Here you will get two options.

• Update: This option lets you update iOS to the latest version without deleting iPhone data.
• Restore: This option lets you erase everything on the iPhone and do a fresh install of iOS.

Select the option that suits your needs and follow the on-screen instructions.

Exit Recovery Mode on iPhone 17

If you have changed your mind and want to exit the Recovery Mode without updating or restoring iOS, then follow these steps.

1. Disconnect your iPhone from your computer.
2. Press and hold the Side button until the screen goes black.
3. Let go of the Side button and then press and hold it once again until the Apple logo appears.

After you see the Apple logo, you can let go of the side button, and your device should boot up like normal.

You can follow these steps to enter Recovery Mode on iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.