The new iOS 15 version has finally arrived, and chances are that many of your friends and coworkers have the latest version of the iPhone operating system installed on their iPhones. While the update mostly installed without any problems, there are some folks who are encountering issues such as ‘iOS 15 update stuck on screen asking for update’ and the notorious iPhone stuck on Apple logo. So, if you are facing an issue with your iPhone stuck on Apple logo after iOS 15 update, here is how to fix it.
Why Does iPhone Show Apple Logo After iOS 15 Update?
If you are wondering why this error is showing up on your iPhone, there could be several reasons. Most likely, the update failed to complete properly so your iPhone is stuck on the Apple logo.
However, whatever the cause of this problem is, we have some solutions that you can use to fix this problem.
How to Fix iOS 15 Update Stuck on Apple Logo
There are several ways to try and fix this rather annoying issue. Here we will discuss all the different methods you can use.
Fix iOS 15 Update Stuck on Apple Logo
The best and easiest method that I can suggest you to try is to use Tenorshare ReiBoot software. ReiBoot is not only safe but also very effective in fixing most iPhone problems. You can download the software from this link.
After downloading the software, simply follow the steps below to use ReiBoot to fix your iPhone stuck on Apple logo after iOS 15 update.
- Launch the ReiBoot tool on your computer and connect your iPhone using the Lightning cable. Once your iPhone is detected, click ‘Start’
- You will see two different repair options, just choose ‘Standard Repair’.
Note: Don’t worry if your iPhone is not detected by Tenorshare ReiBoot. The software will help you put your iPhone into recovery mode (or DFU mode) by providing you the steps. Follow these and connect your iPhone to your computer.
- Once your iPhone is connected and choose Standard Repair as the repair option, simply click ‘Download’. This will download the latest stable firmware available for your iPhone.
Note: Although it is unlikely that you will encounter any problems at this step, in case the download is not complete, you can click on the link marked ‘click here’ in ReiBoot to download the firmware using your browser.
- After the download is complete, you will see a screen like the screenshot below. Just click on ‘Start Standard Repair’.
Tenorshare ReiBoot will start repairing your iPhone. You don’t need to do anything else, make sure you don’t disconnect your iPhone from your computer while the repair process is in progress. The best part about using Tenorshare ReiBoot to fix your iPhone is the fact that there will be no data loss using the Standard Repair option which is amazing.
Try the Official Solution
If you have tried to update your iPhone to iOS 15 and your iPhone is stuck on Apple logo, you can also try using the official method to fix the problem. Here’s how to do it.
- Put your iPhone in recovery mode. The steps to do this are different depending on the iPhone you are using.
- On iPhone 8 or later, you need to quickly press the volume up button and then release it. Repeat the steps for the volume down button. Now press and hold the power button until the recovery screen appears.
- For iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, keep pressing both the volume down button and the sleep/wake button (power button).
- For iPhone 6s and earlier, you will need to press and hold the sleep button and home button at the same time. Press and hold the home button until the recovery screen appears.
- Getting your iPhone into recovery mode is usually the only tricky step in this process. Once you’ve done that, connect it to your computer and then select ‘Update’ in the prompt that pops up.
Other Ways to Fix the Problem
Hard Reset Your iPhone
If your iOS 15 update is frozen on Apple logo, you can try to hard reset your iPhone to fix the problem. This may not work, but it’s worth a try, especially since it doesn’t cause any data loss.
iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone SE 2020 and later iPhones:
- Press and release the volume up button, press and release the volume down button. Now, hold down the side button. Release the button when you see the Apple logo; Note that it will take a while for the Apple logo to appear, so be patient and hold the side button until the logo appears.
iPhone 7 and 7 Plus:
- You will have to press and hold the sleep button and the volume down toggle at the same time. You can release both buttons when you see the Apple logo.
iPhone 6s or earlier:
- Press and hold the home button and sleep button on your iPhone until you see the Apple logo and then release both buttons.
DFU Restore
Another method you can try to fix an iPhone stuck on Apple logo after iOS 15 update is to perform a DFU restore on the device. This might help if the problem is caused by a firmware issue.
- First, put your iPhone in DFU restore mode. Here are the steps to put an iPhone into DFU mode.
- iPhone 8 and higher (including iPhone 13 series)
- Use the lightning cable to connect your iPhone to your PC/Mac.
- Quickly press the Volume Up button
- Quickly press the Volume Down button
- Press and hold the side button. When the screen goes black, press and hold the side button and also hold the volume down button.
- After 5 seconds, release the Side button. However, keep holding the Volume Down button.
- iPhone 7 and 7 Plus
- Use the lightning cable to connect your iPhone to your PC/Mac.
- Press and hold the Side Button and Home Button at the same time.
- Release the Side button after 8 seconds, but continue to hold the Volume Down button.
- iPhone 6s and earlier
- Use the lightning cable to connect your iPhone to your PC/Mac.
- Press and hold the home and lock buttons at the same time.
- Release the Lock button after 8 seconds. However, keep holding the Home button.
- When your iPhone is in DFU mode, iTunes will automatically detect it and notify you that it is connected in recovery mode. You can then use iTunes to fix your iPhone.
Contact Apple Support
Finally, if none of the aforementioned methods worked for you, chances are there is a hardware-level issue or a more serious issue that cannot be fixed at home. You should contact Apple Support; They will be able to schedule a repair session for your iPhone.
Click to contact Apple Support. this link.
Fix iPhone Stuck On Apple Logo After iOS 15 Update With These Methods
While it’s frustrating and upsetting that your new iOS 15 update story doesn’t go according to plan, and it’s definitely annoying when your iPhone is frozen on the Apple logo. However, the methods we have mentioned in this article should help you fix the problem and hopefully enable you to successfully update to iOS 15. Let us know in the comments below if you need any help or if you think we missed any method that should be mentioned in this article.
