Fix iPhone 7/7 Plus Stuck in Recovery Mode without Data Loss

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Is your iPhone 7/7 Plus stuck in recovery mode and unable to get out of the recovery mode loop? Don't panic! Here are some simple yet effective methods that can help you fix iPhone 7/7 Plus stuck in recovery mode without losing any data.

“My iPhone 7 is unresponsive and now it's stuck in recovery mode. How can I get it out of recovery mode?”

There can be many reasons that put your iPhone or iPad into recovery mode. Some users even get stuck in recovery mode loop. If you are also facing similar issues like your iPhone 7/7 Plus or any other iOS device stuck in recovery mode, then don't worry. You can follow the effective methods enlisted in this article and easily get out of recovery mode on iPhone 7/7 Plus.

Method 1: Fix iPhone 7/7 Plus Recovery Mode with iTunes

When your iPhone 7/7 Plus, iPhone 6/6s, or iPad gets stuck in recovery mode, you can use iTunes to fix the problem and exit recovery mode with these steps:

1. Update to the latest version of iTunes: Open iTunes > Click on Help > Choose Check for Updates; iTunes will then update to the newest version. 2. Hold down the Home button and connect your iPhone to a laptop or desktop with iTunes already running. 3. A message will appear indicating that your iPhone is in Recovery Mode and needs to be restored. 4. In the main toolbar of the iTunes window, click on your device > Go to Summary. 5. Select the Restore option > Follow the prompts in iTunes to back up your iPhone settings. 6. Restore your iPhone to its previous settings.

Method 2: Restore Stuck iPhone 7/7 Plus from Recovery Mode without Computer

This method requires you to very carefully and patiently restore your stuck iPhone 7/7 Plus from Recovery Mode without a computer, using the UTF-8 encoding format.

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Bonus Tip: Retrieve Lost iPhone Data after iPhone Recovery Mode

If you lost some important data, like contacts, messages, photos, etc., when restoring your iPhone 7/7 Plus from recovery mode, don't worry. You can turn to a professional iOS data recovery tool for help.

You can try using the MobiSaver tool, which allows you to directly recover all lost iOS data on iPhone 7/7 Plus/6s/6, etc. in iOS 10.2/10.1/10.0/9.3 and more with just three simple steps. Download it for free and follow these steps to retrieve the lost data from your iPhone 7/7 Plus after recovery mode:

Step 1: Choose "Restore from iCloud"

Plug your iPhone into your computer and run the MobiSaver tool. Tap “Recover from iCloud,” then tap “Start.”

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Step 2: Turn off “Find My iPhone”

Please turn off “Find My iPhone” on your iPhone/iPad/iPod to continue.

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Step 3: Enter the code in the confirmation box

Enter "123456" in the confirmation box, then click on the "Continue" button.

Caution: This step erases all data and resets all settings. Make sure you have backed up important information.

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Step 4: Reset your iPhone

Plug your iPhone into your computer and turn it on. Go through the iPhone setup process until you see the “Restore from iCloud Backup” screen. Select the Apple ID and password for the backup you want to restore on your phone. Click “Next” on your computer.

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Step 5: Select the file

Select the type of data you want to recover. If you want to restore all files, simply click on the "Select All" button at the bottom.

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Step 6: Analyze the iPhone

The software will analyze your device, which may take a few minutes. Do not disconnect or use your device during this time.

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Step 7. Scan for and recover lost data

MobiSaver will scan your iCloud backup file automatically to find the lost data. This process may take a few minutes, please wait patiently. Then choose the data you want to recover and click the "Recover" button.

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After recovering your iPhone 7/7 Plus from Recovery Mode and getting back the lost data, you can import the found data and files to your iPhone and continue using them.