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How to Put Your iPhone/iPad into DFU Mode For Recovery

Whenever your Apple mobile device stops working, and you’re unable to restore it using Recovery Mode, an alternative method is to put it in DFU mode. DFU mode, which stands for Device Firmware Update mode, is a mode created by Apple that essentially freezes your iOS device. It won’t allow iOS to boot the device (bypassing the iBoot mechanism), but the device will still be able to communicate with iTunes on a PC/Mac, and hence can be restored. You can then choose to upgrade, downgrade or restore iOS software. Putting your iOS device into DFU mode requires… Read more

How to Boot to Recovery Mode (Safe Mode) in Ubuntu

Sometimes, things go wrong, even on Linux systems, and you need a way to get your computer back to full functionality. On Windows, Safe Mode is usually the first choice for getting back in and fixing a problem. However, on Linux there really isn’t a direct counterpart. On most Linux distributions the solution involves using a live CD to access files on your hard drive or even use a chroot. Ubuntu has come up with a clever solution in recovery mode. It lets you perform several key recovery tasks, including booting into a root terminal to give you full access to fix your computer. Note:… Read more