iPhones are great devices, but sometimes they can encounter issues or bugs that can hinder the Apple experience. One such issue is an iPhone not booting up or stuck in recovery mode. The frequency of users reporting this has increased since the iOS 26 rollout. This has been a major update in recent years with respect to previous iOS versions. Users report that their iPhones power off and do not display the Apple logo when attempting to boot. However, like most bugs, this can be fixed with some workarounds.

Fix iPhone Not Booting With Wireless Recovery

The workaround that works for your device depends on its version. If the affected device is running iOS 18, you can try the ‘Restore Nearby iPhone’ method.

1. Your iPhone must be showing a silhouette of 2 iPhones on a black screen. This means you should bring another iPhone or iPad running iOS 18 or later near the affected device.

2. Once you bring a working iPhone near the affected iPhone, you will see a pop-up on the working iPhone that says “Restore Nearby iPhone”. Now tap ‘Continue’.



3. After this, you will receive a code on the affected iPhone that you must enter on the iPhone used for recovery.



4. You will get the ‘System Recovery’ or ‘Exit Recovery Mode’ options. Select ‘System Recovery’, and tap ‘Continue’.



5. Now hit ‘Update Now’, and the progress will start on both phones.



This would take some time. Once the progress is done, the affected iPhone will be restored.



Why Does It Happen Exactly?

This typically occurs while you are updating the system. This is because during the update, the system temporarily removes key system files while installing the new iOS version. If installation fails, the device cannot load the operating system. This causes the device to enter recovery mode. Some causes that can lead to a failure in installation are weak internet, low storage, a corrupted firmware package, or the phone battery dying mid-update.

FAQs

Q. What if the ‘Restore Nearby iPhone’ doesn’t appear?

Make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, and they have the compatible versions. Unlock the device that you would use for recovery and place it beside the affected device.

Q. Will my data be erased during wireless recovery?

In most cases, your data will be secure during and after the restoration. However, it’s suggested that you have a cloud or local backup if you have important data in your device.

Wrapping Up

The phone not booting up might feel like a panic situation, but it can be fixed through the ‘Restore Nearby iPhone’ method. This is a good feature, given that Apple is aiming to reduce dependence on computers and make recovery accessible without visiting service centres. Although in regions where Apple devices are not that common, traditional recovery methods would have to be deployed in order to fix your iPhone.

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