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ios 27 stuck on recovery mode

i have iphone 15 pro i was updating this with itunes now it stucks on recovery mode, help me

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Step 1: Try a Force Restart

Sometimes a simple hard reboot can clear the recovery state without losing your data.

  • Quickly press and release the Volume Up button.
  • Quickly press and release the Volume Down button.
  • Press and hold the Side (Power) button. Do not let go when the screen turns black; keep holding until the Apple logo appears, then release. 


Step 2: Update via iTunes or Finder

If the force restart loops back to recovery mode, use your computer to push the update through. 

  • Keep your iPhone 15 Pro plugged into your computer via a working USB cable.
  • Open iTunes (on Windows or older macOS) or Finder (on macOS Catalina and later).
  • When prompted with a message saying there is a problem with the iPhone that requires it to be updated or restored, click Update.
  • The computer will attempt to reinstall iOS without erasing your personal data.