Jul 29, 2021

How to Fix iPhone Stuck in Airplane Mode

The Airplane Mode embeded into phones is mostly enabled when users board an airplane. After doing this, you can't use cellular data or Wi-Fi and receive calls or messages as well. However, there are rare situations that the Airplane Mode icon always shows on iPhone, even if the option is turned off. Some users are still baffled by the issue. Well, in this tutorial, we will talk abour how to fix the iPhone stuck in Airplane Mode issue.

Fix 1: Switch off from Settings

At first glance, the Airplane Mode is disabled from Control Center. But to look at the feature carefully, you can open the Settings app. In the app, there will be an option for Airplane Mode. Tap the button twice to turn off and on the feature. Also, it is better to refresh the Do Not Disturb option to quickly solve the iPhone stuck on Airplane Mode issue.

Fix 2: Reset All Settings

Resetting all settings means all iPhone settings including network, keyboard dictionary, location and privacy settings, and more will be turned into their defaults. But the good news is that the action will not cause damaged or lost data.

To reset all settings on your iPhone, tap Settings > General > Reset. From the options shown, select Reset All Settings. The device will need your confirmation for choosing Reset All Settings. Just tap it once more to get the iPhone shows Airplane Mode fixed.

Fix 3: Reboot Your iPhone

We can say that a soft restart is a remedy for the iPhone in trouble, including iPhone stuck in Airplane Mode. As for its efficacy, after the trial, you will get it. To reboot your iPhone, the steps depend on your device models.

For iPhone X and later models: Keep holding either Volume up or down button and the Power/Side button together. When the power off slider occurs, release the buttons and then drag the slider. Wait for the device to turn off itself. After minutes, press and hold the Power button to power on the device until the Apple logo appears.

For other models: Press and hold the Power/Side button before the slider occurs. Then, drag the slider. Wait for a while, press the Power button again to turn on the device.

Fix 4: Try iOS Repair Tool

If the Airplane Mode icon still stays put, it is time to use an iOS system recovery tool to remove it quickly. After tests, TunesKit iOS System Recovery software is highly suggested.

The quality and popularity of TunesKit iOS System Recovery make it stand out from other counterparts. As a professional desktop repair program compatible with Mac and Windows, it fixes more than 50 iOS-related issues like iPhone blue screen, stuck in Apple logo, green screen, restore screen, etc. Meanwhile, it promises that the data of iPhone, iPad, iPod and Apple TV it can resolve will not be deleted. Besides, it can be used to enter/exit recovery mode with one click, and downgrade iOS.

Now, we are about to describe how to use TunesKit to fix the Airplane Mode stuck issue.

Step 1: Launch the program on your computer to which the iPhone should be connected via a USB cable properly. When the program detects the device seconds later, tap the Start button on the main interface.
Step 2: Now, a repair mode is required. We recommend the Standard Mode to ward off data loss. After choosing it, tap the Next button. Well, keep in mind that backing up the data if you select the Advanced Mode.
Step 3: The final step is downloading the firmware package. To do this, tap the Download button on the pop-up page. Wait for the program to complete downloading and then tap the Repair button to address the iPhone stuck on Airplane Mode error.

Fix 5: Update iPhone

If your iPhone has not been updated to the latest version yet, try doing so to get out of iPhone stuck in Airplane Mode. Before upgrading iPhone, make sure that iPhone has a good internet connection and enough storage.

Go to Settings > General > Software Update. If there is an update available, it will show hints. Then, tap Download and Install. If a password is needed, just type in it.

Fix 6: Restore iPhone by iTunes

There is a final resort: iTunes or Finder. It also works in fixing the iPhone stuck in Airplane Mode issue. But it will lead to data loss. So make a recent backup in advance. Afterward, you can follow the steps below.

Step 1: Launch iTunes or Finder (based on what types of computer you are using) on your computer and then connect the iPhone to the computer with a USB.

Step 2: iTunes/Finder will recognize your device and show the device on the interface. Choose your Device (and then tap the Summary option) after it appears on the top-left interface.

Step 3: Click Restore iPhone. iTunes will ask you to confirm Restore. After this, your device will be restored to factory settings.
Note: When iTunes cannot detect your device, you can also put the device into recovery mode and then use iTunes to restore it. The following is how to enter iPhone recovery mode manually.

For iPhone 8 or later: Quickly press and release the Volume up button and then repeat the action for the Volume down button. Then, hold down the Power button until the recovery mode screen occurs.

For iPhone 7/7 Plus: Keep holding the Power and Volume down buttons together until the recovery mode screen appears.

For iPhone 6s or earlier: Keep holding the Home and Power buttons together until you see the recovery mode screen.

The Bottom Line

With these 6 ways, it is 100% certain that you can sove the iPhone stuck in Airplane Mode issue. 

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