Recovery mode allows you to update or restore your iPhone using a computer with iTunes or Finder. Here's how to access it.
If you need to reset your iPhone to factory settings to resolve an issue, you can back it up to iCloud first and then restore it to keep your data.
The Recovery Assistant in iOS 26 will help users if their iPhone won't boot properly, which could lead to users not needing a Mac or PC for future fixes. Mentioned in release notes for the second ...