From 3GS to 4S

I have recently got the new iphone 4S and restored it from my 3GS backup. But when I open apps, they quit and return back to the home screen (no matter what and how many apps there were). After I restored it, the problem is solved. What happened?

This has happened to quite a few people and is related to App authorization on the new device.
The solution recommended by Apple is much less drastic than the one you did. Just download any new (free or paid app) from the AppStore on the device and all other apps will start working again.
See Point 3 here: http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1702

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