How can I enter DFU mode on my iPhone

For iPhone 8 and Later (including iPhone SE 2nd Gen and iPhone 14)

1. Connect your iPhone to a Computer: Use a Lightning cable to connect your device to a Mac or Windows PC with iTunes or Finder open.
2. Prepare for Button Sequence:
- Quickly press and release the Volume Up button.
- Quickly press and release the Volume Down button.
- Press and hold the Side button until the screen goes black.
3. Enter DFU Mode:
- Once the screen is black, immediately press and hold both the Side button and the Volume Down button for 5 seconds.
- After 5 seconds, release the Side button while continuing to hold the Volume Down button for another 10 seconds.
4. Confirmation: If done correctly, your screen will remain black, indicating that you have successfully entered DFU mode. Your computer should also detect an iPhone in recovery mode.

For iPhone 7 and 7 Plus

1. Connect your iPhone to a Computer: Use a Lightning cable to connect your device to a Mac or Windows PC with iTunes or Finder open.
2. Prepare for Button Sequence:
- Press and hold the Side button for 3 seconds.
- While holding the Side button, press and hold the Volume Down button for 10 seconds.
3. Enter DFU Mode:
- Release the Side button but continue holding the Volume Down button for another 5 seconds.
4. Confirmation: The screen should remain black if you have entered DFU mode successfully.

For iPhone 6s and Earlier

1. Connect your iPhone to a Computer: Use a Lightning cable to connect your device to a Mac or Windows PC with iTunes or Finder open.
2. Prepare for Button Sequence:
- Press and hold both the Home button and the Top (or Side) button for 10 seconds.
3. Enter DFU Mode:
- Release the Top (or Side) button while continuing to hold the Home button for another 5 seconds.
4. Confirmation: The screen should remain black if you have entered DFU mode successfully.

Exiting DFU Mode

To exit DFU mode on any model, quickly press and release the Volume Up, then quickly press and release the Volume Down, followed by holding down the Side button until you see the Apple logo appear on your screen[1][2][3][5].