After iOS5, iPhone 4 shuts down and hangs with spinning wheel

This has happened twice so far. I'm not aware of any particular action that causes the problem. I know in both cases it happened while the iPhone had a good charge. Next time I looked at it, the screen showed the spinning wheel one normally sees during shutdown, but was stuck there.
I'm surprised I'm not seeing this on the forum already. Anyone else?

You're not alone Jason. I've been having this problem after the second update for iOS5. My Iphone had been working great and I became very attached to it. Maybe you and I are the only ones to have this issue?
For any future posters, I continue to have this problem after:
- restoring my phone as a new device (not restoring settings\data from backup)
- refrain from downloading any apps
- ensuring apps are turned off when not using them
This is affecting my job now where I'll probably have to buy a cheap phone to ensure my clients can always get a hold of me. If you're reading Apple....please help us.

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