How To Reinstall OS On Your iPhone

Just like any other phone, iPhones also face problems occasionally. Either it keeps crashing, app errors or other software-related problems. It gets frustrating especially when you really need to use your smartphone but don’t have access to it. Fortunately, Apple provides some troubleshooting options, such as clean reinstalling the iOS to resolve all issues related to your iPhone. However, it’s important to note that reinstalling the OS will erase all data in your iPhone, so it’s important to back up your data before starting the process. You can do this by using iCloud or iTunes to create

There are 3 methods for reinstalling the OS on your iPhone or iPad: using iTunes, recovery mode and without using a computer.

Using iTunes

iTunes is an application that lets you organize all your music and videos in one place. Besides that, it also lets you reset your iPhone/iPad and reinstall the software again.

1. Connect your unlocked iPhone/iPad to your Mac or PC via USB.
2. Tap on Trust.
3. Launch the iTunes app on your Mac/PC.
4. Select your iPhone/iPad on the sidebar.
5. Select the Backups section.
6. Click Backup all of the data on your iPhone/iPad to this Mac/PC to create a backup.
7. Check the Encrypt local backup checkbox.
8. Select the Backup now option to start taking a backup of your current device.
9. Move to the Software section and click Restore iPhone.
10. Click the Restore and Update button to confirm reinstalling the iOS.
11. Select Agree to let iTunes reset your iPhone/iPad.

Using Recovery Mode

Recovery Mode is the best way to reset your device when you can’t do it normally. You can use this method if your iPhone isn’t rebooting.

1. While the iPhone is off, hold the volume down button (for iPhone 7 and 7 Plus) or side button (for iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X and later) and connect your iPhone to your Mac/PC simultaneously.
2. Hold the Home button until you get a reminder about connecting your iPhone to iTunes to enter Recovery Mode.
3. Connect the iPhone/iPad to your PC. Once you do this, iTunes will show a prompt asking you to restore your iPhone/iPad.
4. Click on Restore to being reinstalling the iOS software.
5. Wait for the iOS to download and reinstall. Once the process is done, your device will reboot.

Without Using a Computer

Another method of reinstalling your iPhone/iPad is without a computer. However, for this method, your iPhone/iPad should be on.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Head to the General section.
3. Tap on the Reset option and then tap Erase All Content and Settings.
4. Press on Erase iPhone/iPad to continue erasing your iPhone/iPad.
5. Your iPhone/iPad will reset everything back to the default from settings to data.
6. Tap on the Reset option and then tap Erase All Content and Settings.
7. Press on Erase iPhone/iPad to continue erasing your iPhone/iPad.
8. Your iPhone/iPad will reset everything back to the default, from settings to data.