How to Fix iPhone Stuck on Hello Screen After Update? 8 Ways!

An iPhone stuck on Hello screen is not always the same problem. It can be setup failure, activation trouble, touchscreen failure, SIM/network issue, restore failure, or an iOS 27 startup problem.

This guide separates those cases so you can decide whether to wait, check network/SIM, force restart, repair iOS, restore, or contact Apple.

Quick answer

If your iPhone is stuck on Hello screen after iOS 27 update or restore, first check whether it is stuck on setup, activation, touchscreen response, SIM detection, or system startup. For iPhone stuck on hello after restore or iPhone stuck on setup screen, try network/SIM checks and force restart before repair or restore.

There are many reasons to your iPhone stuck on hello screen problem, and the main reasons of them are listed below. You can see if one of these causes can explain your problem.

Luckily, there are 8 ways to fix iPhone 17/16/15/14 stuck on Hello screen issue and three of them are related to using Finder / Apple Devices / iTunes. To give you a clear understanding first, the comparison table here may help.

Methods	Difficulty	Required Time	Data Loss After Fixing	Success Rate
Wait and Recharge If Setup Is Still Loading	Easy	1-2 hours		30%
Check SIM, Wi-Fi, and Activation	Easy	1-5 mins		30%
Force Restart iPhone	Easy	5-10 mins		40%
Repair iOS 27 Hello Screen with Fixppo	Easy, no skills required	5-10 mins		99%
Restore iPhone with Finder / Apple Devices / iTunes	Complex	40-45 miins		60%
Use Recovery Mode to Restore iPhone	Complex	50-55 mins		60%
Use DFU Restore Only as a Last Resort	Extremely complex	55-65 mins		70%
Apple Support	Time-consuming	1-2 days	Depends	99%

1 Wait and Recharge If Setup Is Still Loading

If setup is still processing after an update or transfer, keep the iPhone charged and connected to stable Wi-Fi before forcing a repair path.

Wait for a while and check if your iPhone is stuck on the hello screen or not.

2 Check SIM, Wi-Fi, and Activation

A Hello screen can be an activation or network problem, not only an iOS failure. Reinsert SIM, check Wi-Fi, and test activation before restoring.

After the SIM card is removed, close your iPhone, re-insert it back to the slot, and reboot your device for iPhone to detect your sim card.

Since it's said to be working for many customers, you should try it as well. But if it fails to perform, you can keep reading with other useful solutions luckily or head to the Repair iOS 27 Hello Screen with Fixppo.

3 Force Restart iPhone

Force restart can clear a stuck setup screen without erasing data. If the same Hello screen returns, move to repair or restore.

Now, follow to force restart your iPhone 8/X/11/12/13/14/15/16/17 with different steps:

4 Repair iOS 27 Hello Screen with Fixppo

Fixppo is a fit for iOS-level Hello screen loops after update or restore.

Use Fixppo when the Hello screen appears after iOS 27 update, restore, or failed system startup. It is a lower-data-risk repair path after backup.

In 4 steps, you can bypass the iPhone hello screen that appears after an iOS update and continue to use your iPhone as usual without being interrupted.

When Fixppo makes sense:

• Lower Data Risk - 3 steps to fix iPhone stuck on hello screen with a lower risk of data loss after backing up important data.
• Easy to operate - Easily get your iPhone bypass the hello screen and continue to set it up.
• Cover 150+ iOS/iPadOS problems - Its powerful features works for iPhone stuck on restore screen/black/white screen, and more.
• Free to use - Allow to enter/exit recovery mode in 1 click for free.
• Wide compatibility - Compatible with many supported iPhone models and recent iOS versions, includingrecent iPhone models series and iOS 27.

iPhone hello screen often appears when you want to set up a new iPhone or restore it from a backup. When it gets stuck for long, you can download Fixppo and try to fix this problem with us.

Step 1: Hit the button below to download and install Fixppo, launch it and choose Start Repair, a dedicated feature for fixing all iOS problems.

Step 2: Connect your iPhone to the computer and choose Standard Mode, which will retain all your iPhone data when fixing the iPhone hello screen loop problem.

Step 3: When your iPhone is detected by Fixppo, please click on the Download button to get the firmware for the device that will be used for fixing the issue later.

Step 4: When the firmware is downloaded, please click on the Start Standard Repair button to let Fixppo fixing the hello screen shows up after update problem.

Your iPhone will restart itself soon when the problem is solved. When it's turned on, you won't see the hello screen again. Proceed to do what you want freely!

You can also watch the video for fixing the issue of new iPhone stuck on hello screen!

Tips

How do I bypass hello screen without home button?

Whether you're using an iPhone with face ID but not the Home button or you're using an iPhone with Home button but the button is borken, you can use Fixppo. It helps to fix iPhone 7/8/X/11/12/13/14/15/16/17 stuck on welcome/hello screen without needing to press any iPhone buttons.

5 Restore iPhone with Finder / Apple Devices / iTunes

Use Apple’s computer restore path when system repair does not work or you accept restore risk. Restore can erase current data.

However, please note that Finder / Apple Devices / iTunes will erase everything from your device, unlike the above methods.

Step 1: Connect your device to the computer and open Finder / Apple Devices / iTunes.

Step 2: Click on the iPhone icon on the screen, and hit the Summary option.

Step 3: Your device's info will now be shown, click on the Restore iPhone.

Step 4: You now should click to confirm other information, after that, Finder / Apple Devices / iTunes will begin to restore your iPhone and clear all data from your device.

If Finder / Apple Devices / iTunes can't detect your iPhone, please try the following 2 methods to get your iPhone in Recovery/DFU mode, then try to use Finder / Apple Devices / iTunes again.

6 Use Recovery Mode to Restore iPhone

Since restoring the device using Finder / Apple Devices / iTunes can be helpful to solve many problems, you can also follow this tip when your iPhone is stuck on hello screen after update to iOS 27 or any version.

Note

Whether using Finder / Apple Devices / iTunes directly or entering the Recovery/DFU mode to fix your iPhone, it will risk losing all your data. So, if you have the backup, then it's ok to proceed. If not, please back up your data first.

Step 1: Open Finder / Apple Devices / iTunes on your PC and connect your device via a lightning cable.

Step 2: For different iPhone models, you can follow the different steps to put your iPhone in recovery mode.

Step 3: Finder / Apple Devices / iTunes will recognize your device and you should choose the Restore option but not Update to begin to fix your iPhone.

It's ok if your iPhone not detected in recovery mode, as you can try the DFU mode below to get your iPhone in hello screen problem fixed by Finder / Apple Devices / iTunes again.

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7 Use DFU Restore Only as a Last Resort

If the iPhone recovery mode not working, you can enter DFU Mode - the advanced way to use Finder / Apple Devices / iTunes and get rid of this iOS 27 stuck on hello screen on iPhone problem by resetting iPhone in hello screen to factory settings.

Step 1: Likewise, use lightning to establish a connection between your iPhone and computer, then open Finder / Apple Devices / iTunes.

Step 2: Now, get your device into DFU Mode with the video tutorial here, which guide you with detailed steps.

Step 3: If your screen turns black, it means you've entered the DFU mode successfully. If not but seening the Apple logo, it means you're holding the button for too long and you should retry.

Step 4: Once again, the time you see the following screen, click on Restore button for Finder / Apple Devices / iTunes to bypass iPhone hello screen after update.

With the instruction, you should enter DFU Mode now, but if it's not working, see how to fix the iPhone not entering DFU mode.

8 Contact Apple Support

If you've tried the above methods, I'm sure you don't have to go through this solution. But if you should need to, you can also contact the official and detail your problem to them by going to the Apple Store, which may be rather time-consuming and cost more.

However, if you prefer this way, don't forget to book an appointment first before heading to the team and getting your iPhone fixed.

Why is my iPhone stuck on Hello screen after update?

The device may be finishing setup, failing activation, stuck after restore, or unable to complete iOS startup.

Is the Hello screen the same as Activation Lock?

No. A normal Hello screen is setup. Activation Lock requires the Apple ID linked to the device and cannot be bypassed with system repair.

Should I restore immediately?

No. Try charging, Wi-Fi/SIM checks, and force restart first. Restore can erase data.

An iPhone stuck on Hello screen problem needs the right diagnosis. Treat setup, activation, restore failure, and iOS startup failure differently, and use restore only after safer checks or repair paths fail.

And don't forget to try the iOS system repair tool, the time and money-saver for you to bypass hello screen without home button.

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Melvin Cooper

Melvin Cooper has over 10 years of experience in the technology industry and is an expert at providing tips and handy solutions to Apple and Android users. Dedicated to helping millions of users improve their experience with mobile devices, he has maintained an impressive record of solving problems.