"My iPhone 8 was working well until I restored it with iOS 12.5.1, the restore was successful, but during the reboot, the iPhone got stuck at the loading screen with the Apple logo on top. But when connected to iTunes, it shows that the iPhone is connected in normal mode and iPhone is working. I have tried hard to restart and restore with iOS 12.5.2 several times, but the problem is the same. Any help, please?"
- Cited from Apple Discussions
The iPhone stuck on loading screen issue happens more frequently on iPhone than you think. If you often browse the Apple forum, you will see many similar cases from different people:
"My iPhone is stuck on a loading screen. How to force restart iPhone?"
"My iPhone won't stop loading..."
"My iPhone just shows loading screen..."
"My iPhone stays on the loading screen..."
Stop getting frustrated if you are experiencing the same problem. This common issue is easily solved with numerous methods. Read this guide to get the five tricks for the iPhone stuck on loading screen issue.
Why does my iPhone keep loading? Sometimes, when the operating system runs into an error or the hardware gets damaged, you will encounter the iPhone's loading screen problem. However, in most cases, this problem has something to do with what you have done with your iPhone. Below are the possible reasons for the issue:
Here are 5 effective methods to help you resolve issues like "iPhone reset stuck loading" or "my iPhone won't stop loading".
When the system encounters a minor error, a force restart can quickly reset the system state and is the preferred method to resolve the "iPhone stuck on loading screen" issue.
You can refer to the following steps to force restart your device:
On iPhone 8 or later:
On iPhone 7/7 Plus: Press and hold the "Side" + "Volume Down" buttons together until the Apple logo displays on the screen.
On iPhone 6s and earlier: Press and hold the "Home" + "Side" buttons simultaneously until the Apple logo turns up on the screen.
If a force restart doesn't work, it indicates a more serious system issue. In this case, you can use Recovery Mode to reset the device and reinstall the iOS system. Before proceeding, you'd better back up your iPhone data to avoid any data loss. You can back up your iPhone to a computer or external hard drive.
Here is how to fix an iPhone that is stuck on the loading screen:
Step 1. Start the computer running the latest version of iTunes and connect your iPhone to your computer.
Step 2. Put your iPhone into recovery mode:
Step 3. Open iTunes (or Finder on macOS Catalina and later). The software interface will prompt "Restore" or "Update".
Step 4. Click "Restore" to erase the device and install the latest iOS version. Wait for the process to complete. Once done, set up your iPhone as new or restore from a backup.
You can also boot your iPhone into DFU mode and restore it in iTunes to solve the iPhone stuck on the loading screen after the restore issue.
The specific steps are shown below:
Step 1. Plug your iPhone into the computer and run iTunes.
Step 2. Press and hold the "Sleep/Wake" + "Home" buttons (iPhone 6s and earlier) or the "Volume Down" button (iPhone 7) simultaneously for 8 seconds.
Step 3. Let go of the "Sleep/Wake" button but continue holding the "Home" or "Volume Down" button until it prompts, "iTunes has detected an iPhone in recovery mode".
Step 4. Release the "Home" or "Volume Down" button, and the iPhone screen will turn black. If it doesn't, repeat the above steps until it goes black.
Step 5. Restore the iPhone in iTunes and tap "OK".
Looking for an easy and high-success-rate way to fix the iPhone stuck on loading screen problem without data loss? iOS System Repair may be the best choice for you. The two repairing modes make fixing all iOS system issues easier, including the iPhone stuck on the loading screen on all iPhone models in one click.
What can you do with iOS System Repair?
Here is how to fix iPhone stuck on a loading screen without data loss using iOS System Repair:
01Install the program on your computer and plug your iPhone into the computer using a USB cable. After that, click "iOS System Recovery" on the interface to continue.
02When the program automatically detects your iPhone problem and shows it on the interface, tap the "Start" button to move on to the next step.
03Confirm the device information on the interface and select the correct information from the drop-down menu if incorrect. Finally, click the "Repair" button to fix the iPhone stuck on the loading screen immediately.
If nothing works for repairing the iPhone stuck on the loading screen, take your iPhone to the nearby Apple Store or contact the online Apple Support Team for repair. If your iPhone is still under warranty, you will get it fixed for free. Otherwise, it may generate fees. Also, don't forget to make an appointment before marching to the Apple Store.
Once you have successfully gotten your iPhone repaired, you will want to know how to avoid the nightmare in the future. Well, to prevent your iPhone from getting stuck on the loading screen again, you may consider the following things:
Although all the above five methods work for repairing the iPhone stuck on loading screen issue, I highly recommend you try iOS System Repair before bringing your iPhone to the Apple Store for a higher success rate and a no-data-loss operation. After all, Apple charges high, and it's time-consuming to make a visit and wait.
If you know more effective tricks to fix the problem, you can share them in the comments.
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