There are several reasons that lead your iPhone XS Max stuck on recovery mode, such as failed iOS update, unsuccessful jailbreak or unfinished iOS restore. All the mentioned factors are related to software. Though if your iPhone has hardware damage then also it can be stuck on recovery mode, as I said there could be any aspect causing this trouble.
Fortunately, there is a way to fix your iPhone XS Max stuck in to connect to iTunes screen, which are recommended below. The highlighted solutions will only work if your iPhone is stuck on recovery mode due to software failures, it will not work if your device is damaged, but still, you can try your luck.
Symptoms:
- iPhone XS Max stuck on recovery mode and won’t connect to iTunes
- iPhone XS Max stuck on recovery mode iTunes won’t recognize
- iPhone XS Max stuck on recovery mode loop after battery change
Troubleshooting guide fix iPhone XS Max that gets stuck on Recovery Mode after Update
Solution 1: Force Reboot Your iPhone XS Max
To fix frozen iPhone force restart is very helpful because it gets rid of the bugs and minor issue that are preventing your iPhone from working correctly. Don’t feel uneasy while force restarting the iPhone, it won’t affect the internal data of your iPhone.
Step #1: Press and release Volume Up button.
Step #2: Press and release Volume Down button.
Step #3: Hold down the Power button switch until you see the Apple logo on the screen.
Once the device successfully restarts, then you have to restore the iPhone using iTunes. So it will fix iPhone XS Max stuck on recovery mode. Before restoring iPhone, you must close all the applications in your computer along with disconnecting the external devices that you don’t need from your PC.
Step #1: Connect the iPhone to the computer using lightning cable.
Step #2: Launch “iTunes”.
Step #3: Let iTunes recognize your iPhone after that follow the next steps.
Step #4: Press and quickly release the Volume Up button.
Step #5: Press and quickly release the Volume Down button.
Step #6: Next, you have to hold down the Side button and do not leave until you see Connect to iTunes screen in iPhone XS Max. Besides when you see Apple logo at that time also don’t release the button.
Step #7: Now, as you see Connect to iTunes screen along with that you will also find an option to Restore or Update the iPhone in your PC.
Step #8: Select “Restore”.
After choosing all you need to do is follow the on-screen instructions and complete the process successfully.
Solution 2: Use iTunes to Restore iPhone XS Max on DFU mode
If the first solution failed to fix iPhone XS Max stuck on recovery mode, then by this troubleshoot we will try to restore the iPhone. DFU mode means recovering the iPhone from the depth, so when you put iPhone in DFU mode that means your device is now capable of communicating with iTunes on your PC. A DFU restore is the last option to fix your iPhone XS Max frozen on connect to iTunes screen, besides when you perform DFU restore it will erase all the data stored on your iPhone and the device will be like a clean slate. On the positive side, you will have your iPhone XS Max performing well after restoring it. So wish you good luck.
Step #1: Connect the iPhone XS Max to the computer and launch iTunes.
Step #2: Press and release the Volume Up button.
Step #3: Press and release the Volume Down button.
Step #4: Press and hold the Power button.
Step #5: As soon as you see the black screen on iPhone, hold the Volume Down button and also Side button.
Step #6: Next, after 5 seconds release the Side button but keep hold the Volume Down button until you see Connect to iTunes screen on iPhone XS Max.
Step #7: When you see Connect to iTunes screen release the Volume Down button.
Step #8: Lastly you have to follow the on-screen iTunes command to restore the iPhone XS Max in DFU mode.
Click on Option Key + Restore button in iTunes to browse downloaded IPSW file on your Mac or PC.
Solution 3: Contact Apple Support
Even if the DFU restore cannot fix your iPhone XS Max stuck on recovery mode, then there are chances that your iPhone is facing some hardware issues.
However, in this case, you have to visit the Apple Service Centre. Alternatively, you can make an appointment with them to save your precious time.
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