IPhone 4s not being recognized and cannot be activated for service--what does this mean? I can't sync with iTunes. Please help

iPhone not being recognized and cannot be activated for service--what does this mean? I can't sync with iTunes. Please help.
When I connect iPhone to USB iTunes is giving me the above message. Please advise if you know the fix.
Thanks,
Lina1116

did you find a fix?

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