Learn how to force restart, enter recovery mode, and use DFU mode on iPhones 8 to 16. Step-by-step guide to fix software and firmware issues.

There may come a point and time when you’ll need to restore your iPhone 16, or enter recovery mode. At the very least, you’ll probably need to force restart your device occasionally when it hangs.

iOS 26 adds a new Recovery Assistant feature to all compatible iPhones, and it can help return the device to a working state, with no Mac or PC ...