Lỗi unable to switch dfu mode to recovery mode

You can put your iOS device in recovery mode, then restore it using your computer.

In these situations, you might need to use recovery mode to restore your device:

• Your computer doesn't recognize your device or says it's in recovery mode.
• If your screen is stuck on the Apple logo for several minutes with no progress bar.
• You see the recovery mode screen.

Learn what to do if you see the progress bar on your screen for several minutes.

Put your device in recovery mode and set it up again

1. Make sure that your Mac is up to date. If you're using iTunes, make sure you have the latest version of iTunes.
2. Connect your device to your computer with a USB cable.
3. On a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open the Finder. On a Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier, or on a PC, open iTunes. If iTunes is already open, close it, then open it again. Find out which macOS your Mac is using.
4. Keep your device connected and wait until the recovery mode screen appears:
5. Locate your device on your computer. When you see the option to Update or Restore, choose Update. Wait while your computer downloads the software for your device. If the download takes more than 15 minutes and your device exits the recovery mode screen, let the download finish, then repeat step 3.
   
6. After the Update or Restore completes, set up your device.

Get more help

• If you see an error when you update or restore your iPhone or iPod, learn what to do.
• If you can’t update or restore your device with recovery mode, you can't use recovery mode because of broken buttons, or your device is stuck in Activation Lock, contact Apple Support.

Published Date: September 18, 2023

Repair information and guides for the iPhone 6 that was released on September 19, 2014. Model Numbers: A1549, A1586, and A1589

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iPhone stuck on "waiting for iPhone" when trying to restore from DFU

I have a dead iphone. Managed the charge the iPhone externally, and itunes detects it in DFU mode, but the screen stays black. When I try to restore, it gets stuck on "waiting for iPhone". Eventually getting error 4014 when unplugging.

I have also tried flashing with 3uTools, but i get to 11% and "ERROR: Unable to switch DFU mode to Recovery Mode."

Any advice? Thanks.

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I have the same problem and now I have fixed it, it’s due to NAND ic , if the phone didn’t entered in recover mode by pressing the volume down button then its dead sure due to NAND ic, so just reball the NAND and your cell phone be OK, but it’s need level 4 experience to reball tha NAND , if you are inexperienced then plz don’t attempt.

by Muhammad Muddassar Rafique

I had a seeming problem, I only entered DFU and when it was time to change to recovery, I did not try to change many cables to usb ports and there was no case. I opened it after so many attempts and discovered the disconnected battery. I plugged it in and then I could flash. The comment is for someone who will experience the same in 2021

by Omar Ramos

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Error 4014 on the iPhone 6 is usually caused by a corrupted NAND. This can be repaired but it does require a micro-soldering repair as you suspected.

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Hey, sorry for the late response. Does this just require you replacing the NAND and nothing else?

by Ben Parkinson

I've had the same kind of recurring error when trying DFU restores with 3Utools virtualized in Mac with Parallels. Of course it doesn't happen if I put iPhones simply into restore mode. I'd consider trying this alternative too before getting into such important repair, it just takes 10 minutes and nothing to lose.

by arbaman

That seems bad. I would be scared that’s board level. Try first new PC. new cable.

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Well I have tried everything. Different battery, lighting port, no screen. The CPU area also gets hot really quick. Guessing it is board level, which I don't have the skill set to fix.

by Ben Parkinson

You would need to replace the eMMC. You would need to reball and resolder it. Then copy the files through special equipment. Strange Parts on Youtube has made a well made video. It took him many boards to do it correctly, so i think you should send it to some specialist