iPhone stuck in recovery Loop!

[cap2587]

I recently updated my IPhone 13 mini to iOS 17.4.1. However, after I did this the phone would shut off every 2-3 min. I tried to restore the iPhone, but same problem occurred. After a force restart the iPhone is now stuck in recovery mode that I cannot get it out of. Tried recovering through ITunes, but always errors out at the last stage when phone restarts after verifying software. Tried Windows and Mac computers to restore. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks.

 

[JonnyMacx86]

It sounds like you've done everything reasonable to solve the issue with software. It really sounds like your iPhone may need repair or replacement.

 

[BugeyeSTI]

I recently updated my IPhone 13 mini to iOS 17.4.1. However, after I did this the phone would shut off every 2-3 min. I tried to restore the iPhone, but same problem occurred. After a force restart the iPhone is now stuck in recovery mode that I cannot get it out of. Tried recovering through ITunes, but always errors out at the last stage when phone restarts after verifying software. Tried Windows and Mac computers to restore. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Try restoring 17.4.1 using iTunes/Finder and use update 21E237 not 21E236.. It was supposed to fix the issue you're describing.. 237 isn't available OTA so that's why you need to download from ispw.me and update through a MAC or PC

 

[cap2587]

Thanks for some good advice. How do I point the restore to 21E237 using ITunes as it just tends to download/restore its own version?

 

[BugeyeSTI]

Thanks for some good advice. How do I point the restore to 21E237 using ITunes as it just tends to download/restore its own version?

Go to this website:

Download iOS Firmware for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePod and Vision Pro / IPSW Downloads

Download current and previous versions of Apple's iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, audioOS and macOS firmware and receive notifications when new firmwares are released.

ipsw.me

Download the proper file for your device. Open iTunes and click on your phone, hold down option button while clicking on restore. Then just choose the file

 

[cap2587]

Unfortunately, that did not work and received an error 10 message after it finished the restore and went to reboot and then goes back into recovery mode. Is there a possibility that another version of firmware could work? Tried this on MAC and windows computer.

 

[BugeyeSTI]

Unfortunately, that did not work and received an error 10 message after it finished the restore and went to reboot and then goes back into recovery mode. Is there a possibility that another version of firmware could work? Tried this on MAC and windows computer.

Try to put your phone into DFU mode and then try.

How To Put iPhone 13 In Recovery Mode Or DFU Mode - iOS Hacker

In this guide we will show you how you can put iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 Pro in Recovery Mode or DFU mode and solve various issues with your device.

ioshacker.com

If that doesn't work you should take it to an Apple Store and tell them updating caused the issues you're having. They may be able to help

 

[cap2587]

Thanks for all of your assistance on this issue. DFU mode unfortunately does not resolve the issue either. Does any 3rd party software (imy phone fixxpo, mac fone lab etc) have a chance of installing the firmware and resolving the issue. Or is that just a waste of time, considering recovery and DFU mode did not work. I will schedule an appointment with Apple and see what they say.

 

[BugeyeSTI]

Thanks for all of your assistance on this issue. DFU mode unfortunately does not resolve the issue either. Does any 3rd party software (imy phone fixxpo, mac fone lab etc) have a chance of installing the firmware and resolving the issue. Or is that just a waste of time, considering recovery and DFU mode did not work. I will schedule an appointment with Apple and see what they say.

I've never used 3rd party software so not sure. Hopefully Apple can help