6680 update - backup/restore fails

Hi,
after updating firmware from 2.x to 4.x with Nokia software, I cannot restore my old backup correctly.
After restore with ContentCopy, the screen does not show the menu entries and the systems settings cannot be called.
Any help appreciated!
Thanks, Oliver

Hey alexamai,
I see that you have an issue with your ability to update and restore your iPhone, and are receiving an error code(3) when attempting to update. Here is an article for you that addresses this issue and that error code, specifically:
Resolve iOS update and restore errors - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/TS3694
Check for hardware issues
Related errors: 1, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40, 1000, 1002, 1004, 1011, 1012, 1014, 1667, or 1669.
These errors mean that your device or computer may have a hardware issue that's preventing the update or restore from completing.
Check that your security software and settings aren't preventing your device from communicating with the Apple update server.
Then try to restore your iOS device two more times while connected with a cable, computer, and network you know are good.
Confirm that your security software and settings are allowing communication between your device and update servers.
If you still see the error message when you update or restore, contact Apple support.
Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
Regards,
Braden

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