Keep holding the Side button, then press and hold the Volume Down button for about 5 seconds.Ħ. Press and hold the Side( Sleep/Wake) button for a few seconds until the screen turns black.ĥ. Connect your iPhone 8 to your Mac or PC with the original Lightning to USB cable.Ĥ.You should only use the DFU method if your iPhone software issues can’t be resolved with a hard reset. This is an alternative way to factory reset iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus.
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How to get into DFU mode on iPhone 8 How to Factory Reset iPhone 8ĭFU simple means Device Firmware Update, This is a state that allows your iPhone to reload the software and the firmware of your iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus. You can then choose to Update or Restore the software on your iPhone 8/ iPhone 8 Plus by following the instructions on-screen. Tap on Launch iTunes, you’ll see a pop-up message stating that “ There is a problem with the iPhone that requires it to be updated or restored.”Ĩ. Release the Side button once you see the Connect to iTunes logo appear on the iPhone’s display.ħ. Continue holding the Side button, even after you see the Apple logo appear.Ħ. Press and hold the button at the right side of your iPhone 8 or 8 Plus ( the sleep/wake button) until the Apple logo appears.ĥ. Press once and release the Volume Down button.Ĥ. Press once and release the Volume Up button.ģ. Connect your iPhone 8 to your Mac or PC with the original Lightning to USB cable.Ģ. Recovery mode can be used to Factory reset iPhone 8ġ.