# How to restore iPhone X in DFU Mode

URL: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/50479/how-to-restore-iphone-x-in-dfu-mode

How to [restore](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/239/how-to-back-up-and-restore-a-mysql-database) iPhone X in [DFU Mode](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/50474/what-to-do-before-restoring-your-iphone-x-in-itunes-recovery-mode-dfu-mode)\
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## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

![How to restore iPhone X in DFU Mode](/QuestionAnswer/023639e9-f94a-40c3-b854-2636d0103de9/images/42dbf4f4-9376-423c-a1fd-35d26c7ca26f.jpeg)\

- The data on your iPhone will be totally erased if you use DFU [Mode](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81372/us-congress-should-go-in-remote-mode-for-proper-functioning) Restore. As a result, make a backup of your iPhone before proceeding with the **[DFU](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/50310/how-to-put-your-iphone-into-dfu-mode) Mode Restore.**
- Connect your iPhone to your computer and launch iTunes.
- Press and hold the Volume Up button for a few seconds, then press and hold the Volume Down button for a few seconds.
- Press and hold the Side button right away (Power button).
- Continue to hold the Side button while pressing and holding the Volume Down button when the screen goes black.
- .After 5 seconds, release the Side button and continue to press the Volume Down button until your computer displays the message 'iTunes has found an iPhone in recovery mode.'
- Release the Volume Down button immediately, and your iPhone should now be in DFU Mode (Black Screen).
- Click OK on the 'iTunes has detected pop-up' on your computer, and the option to Restore iPhone will appear. To begin the process of restoring your iPhone, **click the Restore iPhone option.**
- Quickly press and release the Volume Up button on your iPhone.
- Next, quickly hit and release the Volume Down button.
- Finally, hold down the Power Button (ON/OFF) until the Apple logo appears on your iPhone's screen.

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