5 Ways to Fix iPhone Stuck on Connect to iTunes for Free

Category: iPhone Issues

September 11, 2024 3 mins read

For iPhone users, if your iPhone stuck on connect to iTunes screen, it can be very troublesome since you are unable to gain access to the iPhone in any way, and you may risk losing data.

And to solve this problem, it's important know the reasons behind. Therefore, in this article, we'll explain what cause your iPhone stuck on iTunes logo, and how to fix it to make your iPhone work normally again, even if your iPhone is running iOS 18/17/16/15 and other versions.

The "Connect to iTunes" means when your iPhone/iPad enter the recovery mode, your device gest stuck on the connect to iTunes screen not moving on. And this problem can due to the following reasons:

01 Failed iOS Update

The iTunes logo may appear on your iOS device screen when your ongoing iOS update to iOS 17/18 is terminated and failed. This may happen when your iPhone is in low battery.

02 Failed Factory Restore

When regular factory settings restore goes wrong on your device, your iPhone may stuck on the connect to iTunes screen.

03 iOS Errors

There could be some iOS errors with your iPhone, so when you try to update iPhone software or restore it, your iPhone could stuck with connect to iTunes logo.

04 Failed Jailbreak

While jailbreaking your iPhone may bring you much fun, jailbreaking itself may go wrong easily, especially when you make some improper operations.

05 Hardware Damage

If you have dropped your iPhone or get your iPhone overheating, the iTunes logo could show up easily on your iPhone.

Before checking each method, this table can help you better choose the method that suits you.

Solutions	Success Rate	Data Loss	Ease of Use	Time
Force Restart	40%			25-30 minutes
iMyFone Fixppo	99% for all iOS issues			15-20 minutes
Use iTunes	60%			1-1.5 hours
DFU Mode	70%			1-1.5 hours
Apple Support	99%	Depends		1-2 days

1 Force Restart iPhone to Get Rid of Connect to iTunes Screen on iPhone

Force restarting your iPhone is a common way to fix many iOS issues including the connect to iTunes screen on iPhone. Here is how to conduct a force restart on different iPhone models to fix the iPhone stuck on plug to computer screen:

For iPhone 6 or Earlier to fix connect to iTunes problem:

By pressing and holding both Power and Home buttons simultaneously. Don't release them until you see the Apple logo on the screen.

For iPhone 7/7 Plus:

Hold both Volume Down and Power buttons concurrently. Keep holding till Apple logo appears on the screen.

For iPhone 8/X/11/12/13/14/15/16:

Quickly press and release the Volume Up button; then do the same on the Volume Down button. Finally press and hold down the Power button until you see the Apple logo.

If you are the lucky guy, then your iPhone will reboot and go back to normal. However, many people fail in this way and need some other methods to get out of the iPhone connect to iTunes screen.

And if your screen is broken, you may need to see how to restart your iPhone without the screen.

2 Repair iOS System to Bypass Connect to iTunes Logo

If the first solution cannot help you, here is a quick fix that we would like to introduce. It is the professional iOS Repair Software - iMyFone Fixppo (iOS 17/18 supported).

It has a feature that helps users to exit the connect to the iTunes screen (which is known as recovery mode) with one click, totally free to use.

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How to fix iPhone stuck on iTunes logo in 1 click for free with Fixppo:

Step 1: Download and open Fixppo on your computer. Find the Recovery Mode tab and click to Quit button.

Step 2: The connect to iTunes screen will disappear when your iPhone has exit this mode successfully.

When your iPhone still stuck on restore screen, which is the connect to iTunes screen, the faulty iOS system should be blamed for. And fixing the iOS software becomes the top priority task.

iPhone stuck on connect to itunes screen:

• Fix iPhone frozen on connect to iTunes screen not restoring easily without losing data.
• 1-click to enter/exit the connect to iTunes/PC screen for free.
• Update/restore iPhone without itunes, saving you time and trouble.
• Works for all iPhone models including 16/15/14/13/12/11/X/8...

Steps on how to disable connect to iTunes logo on iPhone:

Step 1: Open Fixppo, connect your iPhone to the computer, and choose the Standard Mode tab.

Step 2: Fixppo can automatically detect your iPhone, once detected, it will provide all available firmware files, choose the one you need and click on Download button.

Step 3: Now, click the Start Standard Repair for Fixppo to begin the operation. Your iPhone will restart after repairing. And your device will be in normal mode with all data kept safely on your device. You can start using your iPhone now.

Fixppo can get your iPhone out of connect to iTunes screen within minutes. Whether you're running on iOS 18/17/16/15 or a lower version, give Fixppo a try to fix your iPhone stuck on iTunes screen problem!

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3 Restore iPhone to Remove Connect to iTunes Logo

To unfreeze your iPhone from connect to iTunes screen, you can also completely restore your iPhone using iTunes to eliminate iOS problems.

Note

You will lose all your content and data on iPhone. So if you try to restore your iPhone with iTunes, back up your data first.

Follow these simple steps to restore your iPhone:

Step 1: Connect your iPhone with computer using the USB cable, then open your iTunes.

Step 2: When your iPhone gets detected by iTunes, click the Summary then hit the Restore iPhone button.

Step 3: Move on to click the Restore button for iTunes to begin restoring your iPhone that showing iTunes logo and charger.

4 Enter DFU Mode to Bypass Connect to iTunes Screen

Putting iPhone in DFU mode to solve the iPhone stuck on connect to iTunes screen can be your last resort to fix the iOS software problems that lead to this iTunes logo issue.

Note

Entering the DFU mode will erase all your data, please make a back up first before trying this method.

Follow to get iPhone enter DFU mode then restore your iPhone with iTunes:

Step 1: With iTunes opened, connect your iPhone to the PC.

Step 2: For different iPhone models, try the different method to enter the DFU mode:

Step 3: Now just click on Restore iPhone which will wipe your iPhone and start a clean installation of your iOS. Your iPhone will restart after restoring.

If iTunes can't recognize your iPhone, try to uninstall it and reinstall the latest version.

Tips

If this method doesn't help you, you can try the Advanced Mode of iMyFone Fixppo which applies different technology from iTunes to fix the serious iOS problems of iPhone/iPad/iPod touch. It rescues all iOS devices from iOS problems.

5 Ask Apple Support to Get iPhone Out of Connect to iTunes Screen

If none of the above tips work, a hardware problem could be the reason that causes your iPhone stuck on connect to iTunes screen and won't restore problem. We recommend that you make an appointment with Apple and check the hardware at the Apple store.

Note

Before fixing this kind of iPhone problem, please make a backup of your iPhone selectively or fully.

After getting your iPhone out of the vonnect to iTunes screen, you can take a look at the following tips to avoid this problem from showing up again.

We've introduced 5 methods to help you solve the iPhone stuck on connect to iTunes, hope this article can help you.

If the iPhone stuck on iTunes screen for the iOS system problem, then this iMyFone Fixppo - System Repair Software is your best choice. It can not only exit the recovery mode for free, but also protect your iPhone from iOS glitches. Try it now!

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