How can I unfreeze my iphone 5 after trying to download OS update?

How can I unfreeze my iphone 5 after trying to download OS update?
I've got the black screen with the white Apple and the horizontal download bar (little white dot at the left end).
I pllugged it in, selected the OS update and after about an hour nothing happened so I diconnected it from the charger.
The phone won't start, stop, shut down, or continue.
Can anyone help, make a suggestion?
Thanks in advance....:)
Marshall

modular747,
Had same problem, got answer from supprot community and it worked.
Hold down your power bar (on top) and your Home button (on face at bottom) for about 10 - 20 sec. and your phone will be restored - nothing lost or changed.  Worked like a charm for me 20 sec ago.
Good luck

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