What can a user do if their iPhone is stuck on the Apple logo?

When an iPhone is stuck on the Apple logo, the appropriate action to take is to perform a hard reset or enter Recovery Mode. This situation often indicates that the device is having trouble completing its startup routine, which can happen due to various reasons, such as a software glitch or interrupted update.

A hard reset forces the device to shut down and restart, which can help clear any temporary issues that might be causing the hang-up at the Apple logo. If this does not resolve the issue, entering Recovery Mode is another effective step. Recovery Mode allows you to connect the iPhone to a computer and use software like iTunes or Finder to restore the device or reinstall iOS, which can often resolve deeper software-related problems.

In contrast, restarting the iPhone normally may not be effective since the device is already not fully loading the operating system. Charging the phone for several hours could be a useful action if the battery is critically low; however, it is unlikely to resolve the stuck Apple logo issue as this problem is usually software-related. Updating iOS through settings is not an option if the device is unresponsive and remains stuck on the logo, as accessing the settings is not possible in that state.