iPhone 17 Pro: How to Enter and Exit DFU Mode (Windows & Mac)

Software Requirements for DFU Mode

• 💡 For Windows, you need to download the "Apple Devices" application from the Microsoft Store, as it replaces the older iTunes for device management.
• 💻 On a Mac, the process is simpler, requiring only the use of Finder once your iPhone is connected.
• ⚠️ The "Apple Devices" app on Windows has received poor reviews (2.1 stars), indicating potential user frustration with its functionality.

Connecting and Identifying Your iPhone

• 🔌 Connect your iPhone 17 Pro to your computer using a USB cable.
• 🖥️ On Windows, the "Apple Devices" application should recognize your iPhone. On Mac, Finder will display your device information.
• 📌 This application/Finder window is crucial for confirming when your iPhone has successfully entered DFU mode.

Steps to Enter DFU Mode

• 👆 Press and release the Volume Up button.
• 👇 Press and release the Volume Down button.
• 🔒 Hold the Power button for 10 seconds.
• ↔️ After 10 seconds, hold both Volume Down and Power buttons for 5 seconds.
• ➡️ Release the Power button while continuing to hold the Volume Down button.
• 🎯 This sequence is time-sensitive and may require a few attempts to get right.

Confirming and Exiting DFU Mode

• ✅ Success is indicated when the computer software (Apple Devices or Finder) shows that the iPhone is in DFU mode, rather than recovery mode.
• 🔌 To exit DFU mode, with the iPhone still connected, repeat the button sequence: Press and release Volume Up, press and release Volume Down, then hold the Power button.
• 💡 Release the Power button the moment the iPhone screen turns off or the DFU mode confirmation disappears from your computer software.
• 🚀 The iPhone will then begin to boot up normally.