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How to Put Your Apple TV in DFU Mode

Sébastien Page ∙ October 5, 2010

Since we now know that it is possible to jailbreak the Apple TV (and install apps on it), one thing we need to learn sooner rather than later is to put the Apple TV in DFU mode. Putting the Apple TV in DFU mode is not complicated, assuming you know how to press a couple buttons together...

Step 1: Make sure your Apple TV is connected to your computer via a mini USB cable.

Step 2: On the remote, press and hold the Down and Menu button together for a few seconds. Your Apple TV will start blinking. You can now release.

Step 3: Now press and hold the Menu and Play button together for another few seconds.

Step 4: Done! Your Apple TV should now show up in iTunes, from where you'll be able to restore it.

Next step is getting a jailbreak for this Apple TV. I can't wait for that.

[FSM]

Fixed: iPhone Stuck On Apple Logo

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated January 9, 2020

Sometimes when jailbreaking an iPhone or after installing a jailbreak app, your iPhone will get stuck on reboot, or will hang on the Apple logo. This problem happened to me before and it was kind of a nightmare. In order to get your iPhone back on track, you will have to put it in DFU mode (Device Firmware Update mode). This will help you restore your iPhone without loading the OS first.