3GS not working :(

basically, last night, my iphone decided to suddenly not work.
the battery ran down to empty (i think, may not be empty), and when I plug the charger cord in (either to wall socket or macbook usb), that low battery charging screen appears.
all black, with a virtually empty battery sign in the middle and a charging lightning bolt thing.
the problem is, no matter how long I leave it "charging", it doesn't charge up and I can't use it
I've tried resetting it but that didn't help.
any ideas??????

If you got this after choosing "Erase all content and settings" in the Reset area of the Settings App on the iPhone the fix is DFU Mode Restore.
But first do a Reset, Hold both Home and Power buttons until the iPhone begins to restart. Usually less than 20 seconds.
If nothing, then DFU Mode Restore.
With iTunes open on Computer, connect iPhone, hold both Home and Power buttons for exactly 10 seconds, release Power button, keep holding Home button until iTunes recognizes iPhone in Recovery Mode. This is usually less than 30 seconds more time. If the iPhone screen is now blank, then this is DFU Mode. Restore iPhone Firmware. If you have the Connect to iTunes screen on iPhone this is Recovery Mode, you try the Restore anyway. If it works great, if not try again to get DFU Mode as I described. Even experienced users can have trouble getting DFU Mode, just keep trying you will get it. DFU = Recovery Mode with blank screen.
If this does not work and you have Warranty or AppleCare Coverage take iPhone to Apple for resolution.

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