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IPhone XR Stuck in DFU, updates successfully but goes back to DFU

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IPhone XR Stuck in DFU, updates successfully but goes back to DFU
Device IPhone XR
Affects part(s) Motherboard
Needs equipment
Difficulty ◉◉◉◌ Hard
Type Soldering


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Problem description

Stuck in DFU mode

Flashes successfully with an update or restore but goes back to DFU mode.

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Symptoms

  • Screen shows no image and pulls 0.45A via USB charging
  • Does not appear to boot
  • Prompt to boot on DCPS, shows it hangs around 45mA draw
  • Connect to PC and it's in DFU mode
  • Flash an update or restore & it goes through 100% with no errors but goes back to DFU mode

Solution

  • Check R0601 at the corner of NAND.
  • This resistor connects PP1V8_IO to SPI_AP_TO_S4E_MOSI_BOOT_CONFIG1
  • Clean the underfill around it & poke it hard.
  • If it breaks, it must be replaced.
  • Value is 4.7ohms
  • After replacing it, the phone will no longer be in DFU mode & boot right up.


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