The happy owner of the iPhone may sooner or later face a situation where the device refuses to work as before. The reasons for such his "behavior" can be very different. However, in this situation it is more important for the owner not only to understand what caused the failure of normal functioning, but to figure out what to do, how to get your iPhone back to “life”.
Of course, one of the most effective ways is to visit the service center. This will require time and a certain amount of money that the master will require for the service rendered.
However, there is an alternative method, accompanied by the same efficiency. To do this, you just take the instructions on how to flash the iPhone 5S yourself, study it, find answers to your questions and that's it.
By the way, finding answers is easy if you have access to the Internet. There are many specialized sites on the network, where detailed recommendations have already been posted, how to reflash an iPhone, and there are also forums where each iPhone owner can directly formulate his question and get an answer to it instantly.
After such preparation, you yourself will be able to perform actions no worse than the wizard of the service center, you can easily flash your iPhone and return it to excellent performance.
It is important to consider that you can flash the iPhone in two ways:
- by updating the software;
- by recovery.
These two methods have distinctive features, so before the final choice of a specific method of how to flash a Chinese iPhone, it is advisable to become familiar with the process of performing each method in order to realize which option will be the most acceptable.
Software update
If your iPhone has stopped functioning correctly due to software failure, you can use the software update feature.
Before this, do not forget to make a backup, as well as transfer important content from the iPhone to your computer. This will avoid losing important data after the upgrade process is complete.
Do not forget to create a backup before starting the flashing
You can also upgrade software on iPhone in two ways with the help of:
- iTunes;
- Wi-Fi.
Only you, the owner, decide how to flash the iPhone, how to use it.
Update with iTunes
The iTunes utility allows you to update the software and, if necessary, restore the operating system.
It is only important to consider that the utility is focused on downloading and installing only the latest version of the operating system.
For this reason, if you have a desire to install a certain version that is not the last, it is better to download it to your computer in advance, and then during the installation process, indicate the path where it is saved.
In this case, it will be possible to flash your Chinese iPhone with a specific version of iOS.
Connect the gadget to your computer and start iTunes
So, initially connect your Chinese iPhone to your computer using a USB cable. After that run the iTunes utility.
In the window that opens, in the menu bar, find the “Devices” option, go to it and select the model of your device.
Now go to the settings of the connection and synchronization, there you will find the "Update" button, click on it.
Immediately after this, a request for these actions will appear on your iPhone. Click on “Ok”, agreeing with the proposed actions, thereby allowing the launch of the update process.
You need to wait for its completion, make sure that it works correctly, and then move all the content previously overwritten to the computer.
Wi-Fi update
If you can provide an iPhone connection to high-speed Internet via Wi-Fi, you can download the operating system directly to the gadget, and then safely update the software.
Turn on your Chinese iPhone, go to "Settings", then proceed to the "Basic" option, and from there - to "Software Update".
You can change the firmware without connecting to a computer
Having opened this parameter, it is easy to detect the “Download and install” button; that’s what you need to use right now.
After such actions you need to confirm your intention to reflash your gadget, then the process will be carried out automatically.
You also just have to wait for the process to complete.
Unfortunately, such a simple and effective way cannot be used if you are the owner of a locked mobile device or one that uses jailbreak.
There is no other option how to use the operating system recovery in DFU mode for such iPhones.
Operating system recovery
The update and recovery processes are a bit similar, but, nevertheless, they have distinctive features. If the update implies the installation of the latest version of the operating system, then the recovery will install a “clean” iOS, but not necessarily a new one.
So, if you decide to reflash your Chinese iPhone, you will also have to choose between two options for the implementation of such actions:
- via RecoveryMode;
- via DFU Mode.
The first is considered to be the emergency version of the restoration of the operating system, and the second is a more suitable option for those who are jailbreak lovers.
Recovery via RecoveryMode
So, wanting to figure out how to flash an iPhone through RecoveryMode, it is also useful for owners of a gadget to carefully study the instructions, although there are no difficulties in implementing such actions.
Initially turn off your device and wait for the display to completely go out.
Now connect your gadget to your computer and hold down the “Home” button. In this case, iTunes utility will offer to carry out the process of restoring your gadget. Of course, you must agree with this proposal by pressing the “Ok” button.
In some cases, the iTunes utility does not propose such an offer, so you will have to find the Restore iPhone button and click on it, and you must simultaneously hold down the Shift key.
If the computer is not Windows, but Mac, then instead of the Shift key, you need to hold the Alt key.
Next, the utility will require you to specify the path to the firmware. Naturally, you should take care of this in advance and download it in advance from the Internet.
Each version of the iPhone has its own firmware version with the .ipsw extension. It is very important to carefully study the proposed versions of the firmware, to stop the choice only when you are absolutely sure that it is suitable for your device. If the firmware is chosen "alien", then the result of the recovery will be negative. The firmware simply will not be on someone else's model.
All subsequent actions are carried out automatically, without requiring your additional participation. It remains just to wait for the completion of this process.
When the process is complete, the utility will inform you about it, so you can safely disconnect your gadget from the computer, turn it on and check its operation.
You also need to remember to move the content that was previously transferred to the computer. One of the following actions will be those that are aimed at downloading and installing the utilities and programs necessary to perform all your usual tasks.
Recovery via DFU Mode
If you decide to self-refresh your gadget through DFU Mode, you are also advised to study the instructions and then follow strictly according to her recommendations.
Initially connect your iPhone to the computer and only after that turn it off.
Now find on the device two buttons “Power”, “Home” and simultaneously hold both of them. Hold a pause for ten seconds, after which release the “Power” button, but keep your finger on the “Home” button with confidence.
Follow the instructions to enable the mode.
As a result of such actions, iTunes utility will be able to recognize your gadget in DFU Mode.
All subsequent actions will be identical to those performed with the firmware in RecoveryMode mode.
The owner must indicate the path to the firmware, which he previously downloaded and saved on the hard disk. After that, he agrees with all subsequent actions, blessing the firmware process, which is carried out automatically.
It also remains to wait patiently for the utility to inform you of the successful completion of the process and allow you to make sure that the iPhone on which the new operating system is installed is now working perfectly.
Those owners who are actively nostalgic for a particular version of iOS, unfortunately, will not be able to use these options, because to roll back to the old version of the operating system, it is better to use other options.
So, the process of flashing modern gadgets is not complicated and confusing, so if you want, it can be easily implemented by any user, even without any experience.
You should not panic and quickly rush to the service center, being confident that only their masters will be able to reanimate your favorite gadget and restore its efficiency. It is possible to cope with all the same actions independently, while ensuring the preservation of the budget.