3GS 3.0 to 3.1.2 update failed, unable to restore

Recently I attempted to update the firmware of my 3GS from 3.0 to 3.1.2 in iTunes 8.2, and it failed with an unknown error. It now continually enters recovery mode whenever I power the device on. Attempting to restore the device (which only lets me restore to 3.1.2 now despite the fact the update didn't complete) results in iTunes hanging on "Preparing iPhone for restore" which then ultimately fails with a numeric error, usually 1604.
I've googled all night trying to find possible solutions to this problem. I've read the official Apple help docs on what to do for the various numeric error codes I've received.. I've rebooted, I've ensured I'm connected directly to my PC (Windows XP SP3 32-bit) using a USB 2.0 port and not a hub, I've tried on my Macbook as well using both iTunes 8.2 and upgrading to 9.0.1, I've tried booting into DFU mode (in this mode, it hangs and then fails on an earlier step, something like "authorizing restore with apple", I forget the exact wording).
I've deleted and redownloaded the firmware IPSW files, I've tried shift-clicking restore and restoring from a 3.0 firmware (not allowed, apparently). I tried restoring from within Xcode instead of iTunes which hung for a while on "Connected to device" before aborting with an error about being unable to begin DFU mode.
This is a completely legit, off-the-shelf, never-jailbroken never-unlocked iPhone 3GS purchased from Softbank in Tokyo (where I am still using it). Is there anything else I can try to get this thing working again? I'm in the middle of developing an update to an App Store app and here I just wanted to try updating to figure out a crashing problem the QA testers were having and now I've got a dead brick.

HI and Welcome to Apple Discussions...
The most recent version of iTunes is 9.0.2
Try updating your iTunes software and *then try to Restore the iPhone.*
On your Mac, click the Apple Menu  / Software Updates.
After the installation, repair disk permissions.
Quit any open applications/programs. Launch Disk Utility. (Applications/Utilities) Select MacintoshHD in the panel on the left, select the FirstAid tab. Click: Repair Disk Permissions. When it's finished from the Menu Bar, Quit Disk Utility and restart your Mac. If you see a long list of "messages" in the permissions window, it's ok. That can be ignored. As long as you see, "Permissions Repair Complete" when it's finished... you're done. Quit Disk Utility and *restart your Mac*.
Make sure your Windows based machine has the latest version of iTunes also. 9.0.2
Launch iTunes on the PC. If it's not up to date you should see a dialog box asking if you want to updage your iTunes software.
Carolyn

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