How can I re-establish my passcode?

I updated my iOS software on my (using iTunes on my PC) to version 7... from the previous version 6... 
The message that appeared after app. 1 hour, said that it had not succeeded.  I unplugged and plugged my phone into the computer again, and iTunes announced that it detected an iPhone in need of 'restoring'.  This it did successfully, with one or two apps missing.   Thereafter I closed my phone. 
When I returned to it, it required my entry code (as is normal).  But it did not recognise the code that I punched in.  There is no possibility of my writing the wrong code in; I use it hundreds of times a day.   So, how can I establish an entry code?

I can't remember fully but how I did mine is
1. Turn it off
2. Hold the lock button and the home button for ten seconds
3. It should say plug into ITunes
4. Still hold the lock button but let go of the other
5. Plug in
6. I can't remember but look it up on Youtube.com

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