6 Proven Ways to Fix iPhone Stuck on Apple Logo [iOS 16 supported]

Don’t know why your iPhone update frozen on Apple logo and how to solve this problem? This tutorial tells you some basic tips to fix the iPhone iPad stuck on Apple logo issue effortlessly. Even iOS 16 is supported.

Author Avatar Joy Taylor Last Updated: Jan. 06, 2023

PhoneRescue for iOS – Fix Stuck on Apple Logo

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Recently some iOS users complained that iPhone stuck on Apple logo after update. And some users said, “my iPhone keeps showing the Apple logo and turning off.” You may also update your device to iOS 16 for the new features but now may meet kinds of iOS update problems: iOS not showing up, can’t download new iOS, iPhone stuck on verifying update, etc. And one of the most common problems is iPhone stuck on apple logo after iOS 16 update issue.

So why iPhone stuck on Apple logo during update? What should I do if iPhone is stuck on Apple logo after updating iOS 16? Don’t worry! In this article, we will show you the different reasons for iPhone being stuck on the Apple logo issue and several ways to fix it. All of these can be applied to the iPad stuck on the Apple logo issue.

Why Does the iPhone Stuck on Apple Logo Issue Happen?

When iPhone only shows Apple logo, it can also be called iPhone boot loop. Then, why does my iPhone show the Apple logo but won’t turn on? There are many reasons for the iPhone Apple logo loop, such as the iOS update. Here, we have listed the most common reasons for the question: why is my iPhone stuck on a black screen with Apple logo. Let’s take a look.

  1. Caused by an iOS upgrade – If you are installing the newest iOS 16 on an old phone and they are not compatible with each other, then, your iPhone stuck on apple logo while updating.
  2. Caused by repeated jailbreak process – If you have attempted the jailbreak process several times, the phone stuck on Apple logo may happen.
  3. Caused by a restore from iTunes – Sometimes your iPhone stuck after you restore it from iTunes.
  4. Caused by hardware damages – If you accidentally dropped your iPhone on the hard ground or in a bog, your iPhone is frozen on Apple logo.

Now we have known the reasons for iPhone stuck on Apple logo issue. What should I do if my iPhone is stuck on the Apple logo? Professional iOS repair tools, recovery mode, DFU mode, etc. can all be a solution to this issue. And below we have listed 6 proven methods. Just read on now!

How to Fix the iPhone Stuck on Apple Logo Issue in 6 Ways?

If your iPhone keeps flashing Apple logo, iPhone update stuck on Apple logo, or iPhone stuck on Apple logo after update, take it easy. We will give you several feasible tips to solve this problem. Now keep reading.

1. One-Click Fix iPhone Stuck on Apple Logo

What does it mean when the Apple logo is stuck on the screen? iPhone flashing Apple logo or iPhone stuck on Apple logo during update always means that there is a system glitch, which is often complicated for people to fix. At this time, you need to resort to professional iOS system repair tools. PhoneRescue for iOS is exactly what you need, which is powerful to bring your iPhone back to life. The following are its specific features.

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  • Fix iOS system problems in one click – Problems such as stuck on Apple logo, recovery mode loop, iOS update failure, black screen, etc., can all be repaired with one click on PhoneRescue. No time to waste.
  • Two repair modes – In order to ensure a high success rate, PhoneRescue introduces two repair modes to meet your various system repair needs.
  • Data integrity guarantee – Many methods will erase iPhone data. PhoneRescue breaks this limitation, allowing you to use all kinds of data on the device as before after fixing issues.
  • More than system rescuer – In addition to fixing system issues, you can also use PhoneRescue to recover data directly from your device or from iTunes/iCloud backups.

Most importantly, PhoneRescue supports all the iPhone models and iOS systems. Whether it is iPhone X stuck on Apple logo, or iPhone 11 stuck on Apple logo, it can all help you, even with iPhone 13.

Now download PhoneRescue on your computer and follow the instructions below to fix iPhone stuck on Apple logo!

Step 1. Launch PhoneRescue and connect your iPhone and computer. Select Repair iOS System in the Device Rescuer list.

Enter Repair iOS System in PhoneRescue for iOS

Enter Repair iOS System in PhoneRescue for iOS

Step 2. To keep the data intact, please select Advanced Mode.

Choose Advanced Mode

Choose Advanced Mode

Step 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to put your iPhone into recovery mode. Then check your device information and click Download to download the firmware. After that, PhoneRescue will start to repair iOS system problems. The entire repair process will probably take a few minutes.

Wait for the Repairing Process to be Finished

Wait for the Repairing Process to be Finished

[Video Guide] Fix iPhone Stuck on Apple Logo after iOS 16 Update

2. Force Restart iPhone iPad

Have you tried to power off your device to fix iPhone stays on Apple logo? If you can’t power off your device by pressing the “Power/Sleep” button, you can try to force restart your device to get your device out of “stuck on Apple logo”. Now let’s see how to force restart your iPhone to fix iPhone stuck on Apple logo.

To restart iPhone X, 11, 12, 13:

Press and hold down the volume and side button until the power-off slider appears. Slide to turn off your iPhone. Then press and hold down the side button to restart it.

To restart iPhone 6, 7, 8, and SE (2nd generation):

Press and hold down the side button until the power-off slider appears. Slide to turn off and again, hold down the side button to restart it.

iPhone 5s and earlier:

Press and hold both the Top button to turn it off. Wait seconds and press the top button until you see the Apple logo.

3. Fix iPhone Stuck on Apple Logo in Seconds

If iPhone just shows Apple logo and you want to fix this issue quickly and with a high success rate, you could try AnyFix – iOS System Recovery. As one of the most professional iOS system recovery tools, this program could fix more than 130 system issues without data loss. With AnyFix, you don’t have to change any settings on your iPhone, all you need to do is to connect it to a computer equipped with this useful tool.

System errors like iPhone stuck in DFU mode, iPhone stuck on white screen, iPhone stuck on charging screen, iPhone stuck on backing up, etc. can also be fixed by AnyFix in a few clicks. Now, the following is the steps to fix iPhone stuck on Apple logo.
Step 1. Download AnyFix and install it on the computer. Connect your iPhone via USB data cable and run this program > Choose System Repair to start.

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Tap on System Repair

Tap on System Repair

Step 2. There are 50+ iPhone Problems that you can fix with AnyFix. After that, just select iPhone Problems and click Start Now to continue.

Choose iPhone Problems and Start Now

Choose iPhone Problems and Start Now

Step 3. There are 3 modes that you can use to fix the stuck problem. To fix your iPhone stuck issue without data loss, you can choose Standard Repair.

Choose One Repair Mode

Choose One Repair Mode

Step 4. Just follow the onscreen instructions to download iPhone firmware and repair your iPhone system. It will take some minutes to finish the repair process.

System Repair Completed

System Repair Completed

See also: How to fix Data Recovery Cannot be Completed issue?

4. Restore iPhone iPad in Recovery Mode

If restarting your iPhone can’t help you get out of the problem “iPhone keeps showing apple logo”, you may need to restore your device in recovery mode, which can solve many system problems, including iPhone stuck on Apple logo.

Restore iPhone iPad in Recovery Mode

Restore iPhone iPad in Recovery Mode

  1. Connect your device to your computer via a USB cable > Run iTunes (make sure that you have the latest version of iTunes).
  2. Force restart your device but don’t release the buttons when you see the Apple logo, wait until the connect to iTunes screen appears.
  3. When you see the option to Restore or Update, choose Update. iTunes will try to reinstall iOS without erasing your data. After the process completes, set up your device.

5. Restore iPhone in DFU Mode

If the above methods didn’t work, you might try a DFU restore to solve iPhone stuck on Apple logo problem. Since this method leads to complete and irreversible data loss, you’d better think twice before following the steps below to save your phone.

For users of iPhone 8/8 Plus/X/11/12/13:

  1. Plug your iPhone into your computer with a USB and launch iTunes.
  2. Press and release the Volume Up button quickly.
  3. Press and release the Volume Down button quickly.
  4. Then hold the Power/Slide button until the screen goes black.
  5. Then press and hold the Volume Down button while continuing to hold the Side button.
  6. After about 5 seconds, release the Side button but continue to hold the Volume Down button, until you see the iTunes has detected an iPhone in recovery mode popup.

For users of iPhone 7/7 Plus:

  1. Connect your iPhone to your computer with a USB, and turn on iTunes.
  2. Press and hold the Volume Down button and the Power button in the meantime for at least 8 seconds.
  3. Let go of the Power button, but keep pressing down on the Volume Down button. You should see the iTunes has detected an iPhone in recovery mode page.
  4. When you see your screen go black, you can restore your iPhone in DFU mode using iTunes.

6. Contact Apple Support for Help

If you have tried all tips above to fix your iPhone stuck on Apple logo problem, now you can contact the Apple support team online for help. For some hardware problems, you can take it to a local Apple Authorized Service Provider and get a repair.

The Bottom Line

In addition to the ways mentioned above, there are some other methods you can have a try, including changing another USB cable, updating to the latest iTunes, pressing volume up/down, etc. But to solve your problem of iPhone stuck on Apple logo quickly and easily without data loss, We will undoubtedly recommend you to download PhoneRescue right now.

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Senior writer of the iMobie team as well as an Apple fan, love to help more users solve various types of iOS & Android-related issues.

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