"So I forgot to back up my iPhone 5S and I went to update and it just turned into recovery mode. Are there any ways to exit the recovery mode after updating to iOS 8.2?"
An iPhone can sometimes get stuck in recovery mode if:
You intentionally activated recovery mode to solve a problem
You’re trying to jailbreak your iPhone and it all went terribly wrong
Like many of us – you were simply trying to update to the latest iOS software
To fix your iPhone out of recovery mode, Apple white logo screen, here are our suggested methods of recovery if your iPhone is stuck in recovery mode:
Option A – iPhone Data Recovery Option B – iTunes Restore
Option A – Fix iPhone stuck in recovery mode after Upgrading to iOS 8.2.x with iPhone Data Recovery
iPhone Contents Recovery gets your iPhone out of recovery mode easily. To be specific, just two steps are needed for the phone to enter the normal mode. And, to kill two birds with one stone, you can also use this software for data recovery.
When you see the 'connect to iTunes' warning on your iPhone, you should firstly try the 2 simple steps to get your iPhone out of Recovery Mode.
Step 1. Download iPhone Data Recovery and install it on your computer.
Step 2. Connect your iPhone to the computer with its USB cable. Then run iPhone Data Recovery. You'll see that the program detects your iPhone, saying it is not in normal mode. Simply click on the "Restart the device" button to get your iPhone back to normal. It's pretty easy.
Note: If you face the restoring error, then you should try the "Repair Operating System" on iPhone Data Recovery to fix get your iPhone out of Recovery Mode.
Step 1. Run the program on your computer and connect your iPhone to the computer with a USB cable
Step 2. When iPhone Data Recovery detects that your iPhone is abnormal, it will tell you as the screenshot below. Click "Repair Operating System" to fix white screen of death and more on iPhone. After then click Next.
Step 3. In the next step, you should download the official firmware for your iPhone. It might take you a few minutes to do the download.
Step 4. Click "Start Fix" to fix the Apple white screen of death, Recovery Mode and so on.
Option B – Fix iPhone stuck in recovery mode with iTunes
Please note if you follow this method of fixing an iPhone stuck in recovery mode, all the data and settings on the iPhone will be erased before restoration. Your device will be restored to your last iTunes backup. However there is a way to recover deleted data directly from your iPhone when this happens. This way your will be able to recover data obtained since your last iTunes backup.
1. Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes. To do this, open iTunes and click Help in the main menu. Then select Check for Updates, iTunes will then tell you if you are using the latest version.
2. Hold the home button down (on the front of your iPhone) and connect the device to your laptop/PC while iTunes is open. A message should pop up and say that your iPhone is in recovery mode and needs to be restored.
3. Click on your device (in the iTunes windows) along the main toolbar, then go to the Summary tab.
4. Select the restore option.
5. Follow the prompts in iTunes to backup your iPhone settings.
6. Restore your iPhone back to its previous settings.
If you tried one of these methods and have lost data from your iPhone, to read the detailed recovery tutorial by clicking here: Restore Lost Data from iPhone. If you have any other methods let us know!
Since the release of Apple Watch, iOS 8.2 official version finally released, iOS8.2 official moderator if Apple Watch watches for adaptation and students. Whether to buy an Apple Watch, a lot of users have to upgrade their devices to the latest iOS 8.2.
iOS 8.2 update contains improved health applications, increase fitness for Apple Watch, the pairing synchronization program. In new iOS 8.2 adds Apple Watch application (can not delete), and watches can be paired connection, the data on the user's mobile phone health applications can be synchronized imported onto Apple Watch for easy viewing. In addition, the new system enhances stability, and have features such as bug fixes. However, for many users, they must be more interested in how to jailbreak theirs iPhone iPad iPod on iOS 8.2.x.
Pangu just released the Semi Jailbreak for iOS 8.2, This is not a fully untethered jailbreak, But iDevice's user can install 3rd party apps and themes without root access. Semi jailbreak is specially developed for iOS 8.2 jailbreak.
If you do not want to download the Windows or Mac tool to do it. You can do it online by using your Safari browser. It does not install the Cydia Substrate to your device as untethered jailbreak. It installs the Cydia on special web platform and gives a access it though your device. You can't find the difference between fully jailbreak cydia and semi jailbreak cydia. But some functions are not available with Semi jailbreak.
Pangu8 Unofficial tool for iOS 8.2
This tool only compatible with iOS 8.2 beta 2 Jailbreak, You must have Apple developer account or you have already completed UDID registration to upgrade your device to iOS 8.2
According to Apple iOS 8.2 is the most inaequalis iOS version ever, Therefore jailbreak will be very important to iOS 8.2.
Download the Pangu 8.2 unofficial tool
Pangu8 Unofficial tool for iOS 8.2 jailbreak method
Pangu8 have tested this tool for iOS 8.2 beta 1 jailbreak. This is alpha version of the tool.
This tool doesn't install the Cydia to your device. You have to install the Cydia manually after the jailbreak process
Here is unofficial jailbreak method to jailbreak iOS 8.2 version with Pangu8 unofficial tool. You should be done this, after Apple release iOS 8.2 version for the public officially.
Step 01. First you should have to download the Pangu 8.2 unofficial tool.
Step 02. Turn off Pass-code lock feature & Find My iPhone feature.
Step 03. Turn on AirPlane mode feature. (you should do this while running Pangu8.2 alpha jailbreak process)
Step 04. Make sure not to disable com.apple.mobile.softwareupdated.plist.
Step 05. Connect your iDevice with the PC. You must run the tool as Administrator
Step 06. It will identify your device now.. Then Start the jailbreak. Click on the jailbreak button.
Step 07. While processing, you have to ignore the Disk is almost full warning. Click on the done button.
Step 08. Within few second, jailbreak will be completed. Let it to complete the reboot. Then, slide to unlock your device.
Step 09. Turn off the AirPlane mode. Now you can work with Cydia on your iOS 8.2 device.
Related Tutorials:
How to Out of iPhone Recovery Mode After iOS 8.2 Upgrade
How to Recover iPhone on Mac After Updating to iOS 8
How to Recover iPhone Data after iOS 8.2 Jailbreak
