HT1688 Iphone 4s is disabled.

Kids messed with my phone. I do not have the laptop that I used itunes with. I took to att and they told my that Apple needs to fix it/restore. I am in rural Alabama..We don't have an Apple store! What do I do? I think it's a great feature..I have had phones stolen in the past. I just wish there was a way to get onto mime
I have not used it since May, I am so upset!!

You will need to force your computer into recovery mode (search Google) or if this doesn't work DFU mode and then restore.
Best,
GDG

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