iPhone 17: Complete Recovery Mode Reset Guide for Mac & Windows

Preparing Your Computer for Reset

• 💡 For Windows users, you'll need to download the Apple Devices app from the Microsoft Store, as iTunes is no longer used for phone management.
• ⚠️ Be aware that the Apple Music app is also a separate download, and the speaker expresses dissatisfaction with its functionality and lack of support for formats like FLAC.

Connecting and Entering Recovery Mode

• 🔌 Connect your iPhone 17 to your computer using a cable.
• 💬 You'll need to tap "Trust This Computer" on your iPhone when prompted.
• ➡️ To enter recovery mode, press Volume Up, then Volume Down, and then hold the Power button until the device restarts and shows the recovery mode screen.

Restoring Your iPhone 17

• 💻 On a Mac, open Finder and select your iPhone from the sidebar. On Windows, use the Apple Devices app.
• ⚠️ The options presented will be Update or Restore. Choosing Restore will reset the device to factory settings and also force an update to the latest iOS version.
• ⏳ The process involves downloading the latest iOS (which can be over 10GB), extracting it, preparing the iPhone by deleting all data, and then installing the new iOS.
• ⏳ The entire process, from download to setup, can take approximately 30 minutes.

Post-Reset Setup

• ✅ Once the reset and installation are complete, your iPhone 17 will present the initial setup screen, allowing you to configure it as new.
• 💡 Remember that this process will erase all data from your device, so backing up beforehand is crucial.