What is DFU mode
The DFU stands for device firmware upgrade and if
you get into jailbreaking it a quite common term to be used.If you want to
jailbreak your device the first and most needed thing you need to know is how
to put your iphone in DFU mode.
When the DFU mode is
enabled it allows you to put your iPhone to interface with iTunes, but does not
load IOS operating system or boot loader. which becomes main difference between
DFU mode and recovery mode.
How to put Iphone in DFU mode
- Plug your device into the computer.
- Turn off your device by pressing the
power/sleep button and swiping it off.
- After successfully switching off your
device,Hold the power button for 3 seconds.
- Begin holding the home button,without
releasing the power/sleep button for the 10 seconds.
- Release the power button and continue holding
the home button until you receives a pop up message on itunes that your
device is recognised in recovery mode.
If you get stuck in
DFU mode and need to get out, just hold the power button and home button
simultaneously until the Apple logo appears.