How to Fix an iPhone Stuck on Loading Screen? (iPhone 13 and iOS 15 Supported)

"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

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 seven tricks for the iPhone X stuck on loading screen issue.

Part 1. Why Is My iPhone Stuck on the Loading Screen?
Part 2. What to Do when iPhone Freezes on Loading Screen?
Bonus: How to Prevent Your iPhone from Getting Stuck on Loading Screen

Part 1. Why Is My iPhone Stuck on the Loading Screen?

Understanding why your iPhone reset gets stuck on the loading screen helps you avoid getting into trouble in the future. Sometimes, when the operating system runs in 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:

• Update your iPhone to an unstable iOS version.
• Jailbreak your iPhone.
• Malware attacks.
• Transfer data from an old iPhone to a new iPhone.
• Hardware damages hurt the inside components of your iPhone.
• Booting settings conflicts.
• Restore iPhone to factory settings.
• Open too many applications on your iPhone at the same time.
• Poor network connection.
• iOS activation failure.

Part 2. What to Do when iPhone Freezes on Loading Screen?

There are seven easy solutions to fix the iPhone stuck on loading screen problem.

Trick 1. Restart Your iPhone

Restarting your iPhone is the easiest way to fix most iOS system issues. You can refer to the following steps to restart your device:

On iPhone 8 or later:

• Quickly press and release the Volume Up button.
• Quickly press and release the Volume Down button.
• Press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears on the screen.

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/Top buttons simultaneously until the Apple logo turns up on the screen.

Trick 2. Charge Your iPhone

Sometimes, low power can cause your iPhone to get stuck on the loading screen, too. So, you can connect your iPhone to a nearby power source to get it charged before restarting it.

Trick 3. Update the iOS Version

The outdated iOS version may not work well with the newer apps and have bugs, making the iPhone stuck in loading circles. At this moment, you can update your iPhone to the latest version to fix the stuck issue completely.

• Ensure that you have installed the latest version of iTunes on your computer. Then open it and connect your iPhone to the computer using a USB cable.
• Tap the iPhone icon at the top-left corner and choose the Check for Updates option under Summary.
• Click the Download and Install button to update the iOS version.
• When finished, restart your iPhone.

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Trick 4. Restore iPhone in Recovery Mode

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. Later, start the steps below:

• Start the computer running the latest version of iTunes and connect one end of the USB cable to the computer.
• Press and hold either one of the Volume buttons (or the Home button on iPhone 6 and older) for seconds. While holding the button, connect the other end of the USB cable to the iPhone.
• Release the Volume button, and you will see the iTunes logo on the device.
• When iTunes automatically detect your iPhone in Recovery mode, click the Restore option > OK to restore it immediately.

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Trick 5. Restore iPhone in DFU Mode

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:

• Plug your iPhone into the computer and run iTunes.
• Press and hold the Sleep/Wake + Home buttons (iPhone 6s and earlier) or the Volume Down button (iPhone 7) simultaneously for 8 seconds.
• 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".
• 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.
• Restore the iPhone in iTunes and tap OK.

Note: For iPhone 8 and later versions, quickly press and release the Volume Up button and tap and hold the Side button until the screen turns black.

Trick 6. Fix Your iPhone with iOS Repair Tool (Recommended)

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?

* Fix the iPhone stuck on loading screen problem without data loss.

* One-click to repair other system issues: iPhone charge issue, loop restart, battery drain, stuck on Apple logo/recovery mode/DFU mode, frozen screen, iTunes error 4005/4013, etc.

* Downgrade and upgrade the iOS version to a supported one.

* Safe and easy to use.

* Higher success rate than any other similar apps.

* Work with all iPhone models (iOS 16 included), like iPhone 14/13 Pro Max/13 Pro/13/13 mini/12 Pro Max/12 Pro/12/12 mini/SE/11 Pro Max/11 Pro/11/XS Max/XS/XR/X/8/8 Plus/7 Plus/7/6S Plus/6S/6 Plus/6/5S/5C/5/4S/4, etc.

How to fix iPhone stuck on a loading screen in one click?

1. Install the program on your computer and plug your iPhone into the computer using a USB cable. After that, click More tools > iOS System Recovery on the interface to continue.

2. When the program automatically detects your iPhone problem and shows it on the interface, tap the Start button to move on to the next step.

3. Confirm 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.

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Trick 7. Repair iPhone in Apple Store

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.

Bonus: How to Prevent Your iPhone from Getting Stuck on Loading Screen

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:

• Regularly back up your iPhone data to a computer, iCloud, iTunes, or other places to avoid data loss.
• Avoid updating your iPhone to a beta version full of bugs.
• Don't jailbreak your iPhone.
• Never install third-party apps from unknown sources.
• Remember that iPhone does not support transferring data from an old iOS version to a newer iOS version.
• Take care of your iPhone. If it is badly damaged, get the broken components replaced by professionals as soon as possible.
• Don't open too many apps at the same time.
• Connect your iPhone to a stable network before restoring or updating it.

Final Words

Although all the above seven methods work for repairing the iPhone stuck on loading screen issue, I highly recommend you try iOS System Repair before bringing your iPhone 13/12/11/XS/X/8 to the Apple Store for a higher success rate and 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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