Here are the steps that will guide you on how to operate each mode to easily fix your iDevice.
First, launch iOS System Repair on the computer and you will three options. Choose as per your requirement: Standard Mode and Exit/Enter Recovery Mode will not delete your data but Advanced Mode will erase all your data.
Part 1. Use Standard Mode to Fix iOS/tvOS Issues without Data Loss
Select Standard Mode on the Home page when you don’t want to lose any kind of data from the phone. This will effectively work to solve every issue of iOS/tvOS.
Step 1: Connect your phone to computer
Once you click on Standard Mode, the below screen will occur. Now connect your device to computer and tap on Next
Note– When your device is normal mode and running on iOS 12 or later then this program may not identify it when it’s locked. Simply unlock your phone before tapping on Next option.
Once you tap on Next button:
- When your device is detected, the program will proceed to the next step
- When your device is identified then put your device in DFU or Recovery Mode. The below screen will show it clearly. Just need to follow the instructions and then the program will move to the next step when the device is in DFU or Recovery Mode
Here is how to put your device into DFU mode.
Here is how to put your device into Recovery mode.
Step 2: Download the firmware
Now its time to download firmware to fix the issue on your phone. The software will recognize the phone model automatically and will show all versions of firmware available. Select the version you want and click on Download
Note– When you want to downgrade iOS/tvOS then you can check if an older version is available. If it’s available then select that version to move ahead.
After the firmware is downloaded, the firmware will automatically be verified and extract the software before fixing
Step 3: Fix the iOS/tvOS issue
Once everything is ready, begin to fix the device. Check the device and information of firmware. After you confirm everything, tap on the Start button. If firmware is older than your iOS/tvOS version then it will not affect the fix process. When it fails then try a newer version as there might be some compatibility problems.
Now the program will fix your device automatically. Don’t unplug your device in between the process.
The process will not go long and you can check now whether your device can restart normally after the fix.
But if the process fails then go to Advanced Mode
Part 2: Use Advanced Mode to Fix Serious iOS/tvOS Issues
When Standard Mode does not fix the iOS/tvOS issue then try Advanced Mode. Tap on Advanced Mode from the main window. Its repair process is similar to Standard Mode. But this mode will delete the device to completely fix the issues on iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch/Apple TV.
Step 1: First, connect your device to the computer
Step 2: Now, download the Firmware
Step 3: Fix the iOS issue
Part 3: Enter or Exit Recovery Mode by One Click
This process is easy, only one click and your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch/Apple TV will enter or exit recovery mode in seconds. This method is very useful when the Home button or other buttons does not work or broken.
Enter Recovery Mode
Step 1: Select Enter/Exit Recovery Mode on the Home page. Then connect your phone to the PC and click on Next button
Step 2: The below screen will occur where you have to click on Enter Recovery Mode.
In few seconds, your device will enter Recovery Mode
Exit Recovery Mode
Step 1: Step is the same as you have done to enter Recovery Mode. Then click on Enter/Exit Recovery Mode and plug in your device. Now tap on Next option or proceed
Step 2: You will see the below screen and click on Exit Recovery Mode button
After the process is finished, the phone will restart and will get back to normal