How to Fix iPhone Stuck on Black Screen with Spinning Wheel

Q: "My iPhone blocked last night with a black screen and a spinning wheel." - From Apple Community

Like many Apple users experience, the issue, iPhone stuck on black screen with spinning wheel, happens commonly, including the latest iPhone XS, iPhone XR and iPhone 11 Pro Max. It actually comes with great inconvenience, especially when you are in need of using the mobile phone. In this article, we will show you 4 easy solutions to get your iPhone back to normal soon.

• Part 1: Basic Solutions to Fix iPhone Black Screen with Spinning Wheel
• Part 2: Lossless Way to Fix iPhone Black Screen with Spinning Wheel
   

Part 1. Fix iPhone Black Screen Spinning Wheel - Basic and Free

1.1 Force Restart

As usual, we can fix iPhone stuck on spinning wheel with the most basic and common way – force restart device. Here’re steps for different iPhones.
For iPhone 6/6s, long-press the "Home" button and "Sleep" buttons at the same time until the device turns off and the Apple logo appears. Release the buttons and the iPhone will boot properly.

For iPhone 7 and 7 plus, press the "Power" button and "Volume Down" button simultaneously until the screen power off and the Apple logo appears. Let iPhone restart and it won't be stuck on the spinning wheel again.
For iPhone 8, X, XR, XS and 11 Pro Max, quickly press and release the "Volume Up", then for "Volume Down" button. Next, long press the "Power" key until the Apple logo shows.

1.2 Update iOS Software

Your iPhone can be easily stuck on spinning wheel if the iOS version is out of date or the iOS software is failed to update. In this case, you’re suggested to make update. Just open “Settings” on iPhone, go to “General” and find “Software Update”. If there is an iOS software available, you can download and install it.

 

 

Part 2. Fix iPhone Black Screen Spinning Wheel - No Data Loss

Joyoshare UltFix iOS System Recovery is able to fix types of software-related issues your iOS devices have, like iPhone black screen, iPad screen flickering, Netflix not working on Apple TV, iPod stuck on Apple logo, stuck in DFU mode, iPhone won’t update, etc. What makes it more attractive and powerful is its one-click option to quickly exit or enter recovery mode without data loss.

 

Step 1: Get the latest version of Joyoshare UltFix iOS system recovery from official download page. Install it and simply launch on your computer. Now, just plug your iPhone that gets stuck on black screen with spinning wheel and press on the “Start” button.

Step 2: There are two modes to select, Standard Mode and Advanced Mode. According to your iPhone status, choose the first standard one and click on Next button to manually put your iPhone into recovery/DFU mode.

Step 3: When your iPhone is in recovery or DFU mode, you’ll be required to confirm device info, choose matchable firmware package and “Download” it.

Step 4: After the firmware downloading and verification, press on the "Repair" button to unzip it. Wait patiently and your iPhone will get out of black screen with spinning wheel.