How to solve a problem when an iPhone stuck on the Apple Logo with a loading bar?
If your iPhone is stuck on the Apple Logo with a loading bar for the first time, you may think this is a rare problem. The truth is that this happens quite often and a large number of users face this problem. As a rule, this problem may arise while you are updating your device to any iOS version, not only the latest released iOS 14.6. Another situation when you can encounter the Apple Logo with loading bar problem is when you try to restore your iPhone.
This post contains all the information you need to solve this problem. Here you’ll find several ways to deal with it and can choose the one you like the best.
1. Charge your iPhone.
In case you store a large number of files and data on your iPhone, updating or restoring will take more time and, accordingly your device will consume more power. This way, the reason why you have an Apple Logo with a loading bar problem may be the low power of your device. You can check it by pressing any button. In case the power is actually low, connect your device to the charger and leave it for some time. If low power was the problem, it will be solved once your device gets charged enough. Check your device in an hour and if the problem is still there, try the next method.
2. Force Restart.
Force restart is quite a universal way to solve iOS related problems. This approach is a perfect solution in many cases. Below you’ll find out how to force restart different models of iPhones.
iPhone 8 up to iPhone 12
Quickly press and release the Volume Up button and then the Volume Down button. Press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple logo.
iPhone 7/7 Plus
Press and hold the Volume Down button together with the Side button. Hold them pressed until you see the Apple logo on the screen.
iPhone 6 and earlier
Press and hold the Home button together with the Side button. Hold them pressed until you see the Apple logo on the screen.
3. FixLab iOS Repair Tool.
In case the Apple Logo with loading bar is still there after several hours, the chances are there is a software related problem on your iPhone. This means that you’ll need a system repair tool which will properly install the firmware and repair the iOS on your device. FixLab iOS Repair Tool is what you need. It will help you to fix any issue affecting your iPhone, including iPhone 12 Series, running on any iOS, including iOS 14.
FixLab Tool has a range of benefits you’ll like:
– All the data you have on your iPhone will be there after the problem is fixed.
– FixLab promises a 100% success with all system related issues fixing.
– All iOS devices running on all iOS versions are supported.
– The tool is easy to use and efficient in regards to system repair.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use the FixLab tool and solve the Apple Logo with update bar problem. Before you start, please download the FixLab Software to your Mac or Windows computer.
1. Launch the Fix Lab Software and select “Standard Mode” in the main screen. Now, connect your iPhone to the computer and click on the “Next” button.
The software will ask you to put your iPhone into DFU mode. Click on the “Start” button and follow the on-screen instructions which will help you to put your device into DFU mode. If you can’t do it, the software will help you to put your iPhone into Recovery Mode.
2. Once your device is put into Recovery or DFU Mode, download the proper firmware. The software will display all versions available for your iPhone. Select the firmware version you need and click on the “Download” button.
3. Once the firmware is downloaded, click on the “Start” button and FixLab Software will start your device fixing. The entire fixing process will last a few minutes and your iPhone will get back to normal state with all your data saved.
The Apple Logo with loading bar (aka progress bar or update bar) is not the only problem FixLab Software can fix. If your device just stuck on the Apple Logo screen, black or white screen, flashing Apple logo, FixLab will fix these problems too. In addition, the software can also bring back to normal state devices stuck in DFU/Recovery mode. All the listed problems were successfully solved for a number of users. So, if you are experiencing a similar problem, just give it a try.
4. Restore your iPhone via iTunes using DFU/Recovery Mode (with data loss).
There is one more approach how to fix an iPhone stuck on the Apple Logo with the update bar. But if you decide to use this method, be aware of all your data loss if your iPhone wasn’t backed up. Everything you have on your iPhone will be erased. So, you should consider all pros and cons before you use this method. If you did back up your iPhone before, you’ll be able to restore the latest backup and bring a part of your data back.
1. Connect your iPhone to a computer and launch iTunes (up to date version). For Mac users whose devices are running on macOS Catalina and newer, you can just open Finder.
2. Put your iPhone into DFU/Recovery mode.
3.1. Once your device is in DFU mode, you’ll see a pop-up screen which will allow you to restore your iPhone. Click on the “OK” button and “Restore iPhone” button. This way, you’ll restore it to factory settings. Your device should get back to normal state upon the process completion.
3.2. If your device was put into Recovery Mode, you’ll see two buttons on the computer screen: “Check for Update” and “Restore iPhone”. Select the last one and give it about 30 minutes.
After the Apple Logo with update bar problem is solved, you can restore your latest backup in iTunes.
You decide which approach is the best for you. But if you never backed up your iPhone before, or it’s been a while since you last did it, our advice is to use the FixLab Software. It’s easy to use and its reliability is confirmed by a great number of satisfied users. You won’t lose any of your data with FixLab iOS Repair Tool and feel safe throughout the process.