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iPhone Stuck in Recovery Mode? Steps to Exit

Issue Description 

iPhone boots only to recovery screen repeatedly. 

Common Causes 

Failed iOS update 

Incomplete restore 

System corruption 

Step-by-Step Solution 

Step 1: Force Restart 

Try exiting recovery mode 

 

Step 2: Update via Computer 

Select Update, not Restore 

 

Step 3: Restore iPhone (Last Resort) 

Erases data but fixes system 

 

Step 4: Restore Backup 

iCloud or Finder/iTunes backup 

Explore Further 

Professional repair if recovery loop persists 

Prevention & Best Practices 

Never interrupt updates.